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The JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND is a 4947(a)(1) foundation that does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in grantmaking solely through invitation and relationship-based connections. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $110.9K across 12 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
New Brunswick, NJ
$190.1K
13%

Canavan Foundation Inc
NEW YORK, NY
$66.2K
5%
ST PETER'S FOUNDATION
New Brunswick, NJ
$55.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$9.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND?
No. JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND give?
JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New Jersey, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,891. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND make each year?
In 2024, JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $111 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, Canavan Foundation Inc, and ST PETER'S FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND?
JAMES J O'CONNELL FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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