The Mcconnell Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-1365344 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.2M
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$45.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star House | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in community supportive services | $600,000 |
| Ohiohealth Foundation | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in the field of medicine | $500,000 |
| The Columbus Zoo | Powell, OH | Research and advancements in community supportive services | $300,000 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in the field of medicine | $250,000 |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in the field of medicine | $200,000 |
| Birdies for Buddies | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in the field of medicine | $116,000 |
| Besa Community | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in community supportive services | $50,000 |
| Mcconnell Arts Center | Columbus, OH | Research and advancements in community supportive services | $25,000 |
| Dublin High School Hockey Association | Columbus, OH | Enhance continuing education | $9,500 |
| Dublin Jerome Ice Hockey Boosters | Dublin, OH | Enhance continuing education | $9,500 |
| St Charles Prepatory School | Columbus, OH | Enhance continuing education | $9,500 |
| Gahanna Lincoln Hockey | Gahanna, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Liberty Athletic Boosters-Ice | Gahanna, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Olentangy Berlin Athletic Boosters | Delaware, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Olentangy Braves Hockey | Lewis Center, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Thomas Worthington Hockey Boosters | Worthington, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Upper Arlington Ice Hockey | Upper Arlington, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Wkhs Ice Boosters | Worthington, OH | Enhance continuing education | $7,000 |
| Hilliard High School Hockey | Hilliard, OH | Enhance continuing education | $6,000 |
| Newark Generals | Newark, OH | Enhance continuing education | $6,000 |
| Northeast Storm Hockey Club | Columbus, OH | Enhance continuing education | $6,000 |
| Prowlers Hockey Association | Pickerington, OH | Enhance continuing education | $6,000 |
| Westerville Warcats Hockey | Westerville, OH | Enhance continuing education | $6,000 |
| Bishop Watterson Hockey | Columbus, OH | Enhance continuing education | $4,500 |
| Columbus Ice Hockey Club | Columbus, OH | Enhance continuing education | $4,500 |
| New Albany Hockey Club | New Albany, OH | Enhance continuing education | $4,500 |
| Orange Athletic Department | Pepper Pike, OH | Research and advancements in community supportive services | $4,500 |
| Athens Youth Hockey Association | Athens, OH | Enhance continuing education | $3,500 |
| Columbus Academy | Gahanna, OH | Enhance continuing education | $2,500 |
| Olentangy Orange Athletic Boosters | Lewis Center, OH | Enhance continuing education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,175,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $1,762,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $2,292,500 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601779349100810
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1365344
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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