Michael J Connell Foundation
Pasadena, California · EIN 956000904 · Private foundation
Michael J Connell Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $962K in giving and $12.7M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 100 individual grants from this funder — $3.5M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Michael J Connell Foundation funds
Michael J Connell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, financial empowerment, libraries & literacy.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden GRANT -"ELENA GRANT CAHIR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ENDOWMENT FUND" | Claremont, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio GRANT TO SUPPORT SPECIAL PROGRAM | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2018 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio PROGRAM SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $217K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Michael J Connell Foundation
Michael J Connell Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at mjcf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Michael J Connell Foundation
- Does Michael J Connell Foundation accept grant applications?
- Michael J Connell Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Michael J Connell Foundation fund?
- Michael J Connell Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Michael J Connell Foundation give in grants?
- Michael J Connell Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $962K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.5M over 100 grants.
- Where is Michael J Connell Foundation located?
- Michael J Connell Foundation is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 956000904.
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