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The Mcconnell Foundation

Redding, California  ·  EIN 946102700  ·  Private foundation

The Mcconnell Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $7.1M in annual giving against $380.0M in assets. This page documents the 813 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Mcconnell Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$7.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$380.0M
Total assets
813
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Mcconnell Foundation funds

The Mcconnell Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, indigenous, rural communities, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesindigenousrural communitieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Mcconnell Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Operating Support for Calendar Year 2022 and Sustainability Gardens - Site Maintenance 2022
Redding, CA$4.9M2022
Redding City of
City of Redding Block 7 HCD/AHSC Funding
Redding, CA$3.5M2024
Redding City of
2018-2022 4th of july fireworks and city of redding block 7 hcd/ahsc funding
Redding, CA$3.0M2022
Hill Country Community Clinic
Center of Hope Campus (acquisition of Cypress/Industrial parcel)
Round Mountain, CA$2.0M2019
Shasta Regional Community Foundation
Operating Support for Occupancy Expenses 1335 Arboreum Drive, Suite B (2016-2020) ($68,892); Operating Support 2017-2021 ($182,460); The McC
Redding, CA$1.8M2018
Shasta College Foundation
Scholarships for the Shasta College Global Education Program Expeditions 2016-2020 ($10,000); North State Together - North State Collective
Redding, CA$1.7M2018
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
General Support ($990), Cats & Dogs Pet Sponsorship ($375), Membership ($75), Family Membership: Jonathan & Nicolette Reeves ($75), Family M
Redding, CA$1.6M2023
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Sustainability Gardens - 2019 Site Maintenance ($70000) Operating Support for Calendar Year 2019 ($1500000) Matching Gifts ($17783) In memor
Redding, CA$1.6M2019
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Operating Support ($1,500,000), Sustainability Gardens ($70,000), Memberships ($21,756)
Redding, CA$1.6M2020
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024, SUSTAINABILITY GARDENS - SITE MAINTENANCE 2024, MEMBERSHIPS, ANNUAL AUCTION"
Redding, CA$1.6M2024
Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Sustainability Gardens - 2018 Site Maintenance ($70,000); Operating Support for Calendar Year 2018 ($1,500,000); Between Two Worlds Exhibit
Redding, CA$1.6M2018
Shasta County Young Mens Christian Association
Purchase of 1740 Eureka Way ($1,280,515), Healthy Shasta Partnership ($75,000), General Support ($27,750), Matching grants ($9,000)
Redding, CA$1.4M2020
College Options Inc
College OPTIONS
Redding, CA$1.3M2018
Redding City of
City of Redding Block 7 HCD/AHSC Funding and 2023-2027 4th of July Fireworks
Redding, CA$1.2M2023
Shasta Regional Community Foundation
Operating Support for Occupancy Expenses 1335 Arboretum Drive, Suite B (2023-2025) ($77,028) Operating Support 2022-2026 ($193,375), The McC
Redding, CA$1.1M2024

The Mcconnell Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$11.0M
2019$10.9M
2020$7.1M
2022$13.9M
2023$9.8M
2024$11.6M

How to apply for funding from The Mcconnell Foundation

From The Mcconnell Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MARCH 05”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at mcconnellfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Mcconnell Foundation

Does The Mcconnell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Mcconnell Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Mcconnell Foundation fund?
The Mcconnell Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding City of, Redding City of. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Mcconnell Foundation give in grants?
The Mcconnell Foundation reported $7.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $64.2M over 813 grants.
Where is The Mcconnell Foundation located?
The Mcconnell Foundation is based in Redding, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946102700.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Mcconnell Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Mcconnell Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.