The Forster-Connolly Foundation
Invitation OnlyHume, Virginia · EIN 46-5749133 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.3M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$22.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $175,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
88% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Carroll High School | Washington, DC | Charitable | $400,000 |
| National Capital Area Council - Bsa | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $374,232 |
| Community Renewal | Shreveport, LA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Appletree Institute for Education Innovation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $175,000 |
| Vienna Presbyterian Church | Vienna, VA | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Church | Washington, DC | Charitable | $120,000 |
| Iona House | Washington, DC | Charitable | $75,000 |
| The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish | Markham, VA | Charitable | $65,000 |
| The Academy of Holy Cross | Kensington, MD | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Concord Academy | Concord, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Cycle Connect | New York, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Health Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,319,232 | 18 |
| 2024 | $2,227,052 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,093,680 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622229349100952
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5749133
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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