Private foundation · West Conshohocken, PA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Connelly Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,975
- Typical grant
- $1,975 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,975, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 307 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $14.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.4M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $14.6M | $1,975 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Timothy durkin · west conshohocken · 6108343222
- What to send
- Applicants may use the philanthropy network application form. Guidelines may be downloaded at www.connellyfdn.org.
- Limits
- Grants are primarily directed to organizations in the city of philadelphia and the greater delaware valley region.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Josephine C MandevilleBoard chair, emerita & trustee
- Thomas A RileyBoard chair, pres. & trustee
- Emily C RileyExecutive vp emerita & trustee
- Frances T BurnsExec. vp, chief operating ofcr
- Valerie K MartinCfo & treasurer
- Timothy J DurkinVice president grantmaking
- Craig CarnaroliTrustee (finance & comp cmte)
- Christine C ConnellyTrustee (governance committee)
- Stephan ConnellyTrustee (finance committee)
- Thomas S ConnellyTrustee (gov & nominating cmt)
- Brendan DelanyTrustee
- Celine DelanyTrustee
- Henry DelouvrierTrustee
- Isabelle DelouvrierTrustee (compensation cmte)
- Scott JenkinsTrustee (finance, audit & nom)
- Vincenzo LaruffaTrustee
- Amelia RileyTrustee (nominating committee)
- William WellmanTrustee
- Binney WietlisbachTrustee (audit & nom cmte)
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Summer scholars program
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Summer scholars program | $1,975 |
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