The William F Connell Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 22-2778156 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$39.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $90,113.
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
28% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital 1910 Sh Richemontcie Fin | Boston, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $403,912 |
| Boston College- 2170 Sh Netflix | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $205,217 |
| Boston College- 215 Sh Mastercard Inc | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $121,694 |
| Boston College- 1175 Sh Netflix | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $111,120 |
| St Mary's High School- 1180 Sh Netflix | Lynn, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $110,649 |
| St Mary's High School- 177 Sh Mastercard | Lynn, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $100,885 |
| St Mary's High School- 961 Sh Netflix | Lynn, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $90,113 |
| Boston College- 639 Sh Netflix | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $60,430 |
| Dexter Southfield Annual Fund | Brookline, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $50,000 |
| St John the Evangelist | Swampscott, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $50,000 |
| Boston College Flynn Fund | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $20,000 |
| School of Saints Faith Hope and Charity | Winnetka, IL | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $7,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $6,000 |
| James Madison University Annual Fund | Harrisonburg, VA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $5,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Andover, NH | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $5,000 |
| The One Plan- Saints Jfx | Wilmette, IL | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | Boston, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Ibma Foundation | Burlington, NC | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Mass General Hospitalmgh Fund | Boston, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Mass General Hospital- Presidents Fund | Boston, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Club Community | Big Sky, MT | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $2,500 |
| Holderness School | Holderness, NH | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $1,500 |
| Boston College Law | Chestnut Hill, MA | Support for the charitable objectives of the respective charitable 501(C)3 organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,379,020 | 25 |
| 2024 | $1,215,491 | 23 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102580
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2778156
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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