Richard Mcconnell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyJohnston, Iowa · EIN 42-1493274 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$263K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Will Collective | Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $100,000 |
| Blank Children's Hospital | Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $70,000 |
| Eylerly Ball | Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $30,000 |
| Isu Foundation | Ames, IA | Operating fund | $28,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Wounded Warriors | Topeka, KS | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Meals From the Heartland | West Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, IA | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Chicago, IL | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Variety Club | Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Operating fund | $2,000 |
| Blue Star Mothers of Iowa | Johnston, IA | Operating fund | $1,500 |
| American Hackney Horse Assn | Versailles, KY | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Dragon Scholarship Fund | Johnston, IA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
| Dcg Education Foundation | Grimes, IA | Operating fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $241,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $236,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543529349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1493274
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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