The Mcconnell Foundation
The McConnell Foundation is an independent private foundation based in Redding, California that supports community vitality, children/youth & education, scholarships, sustainability, and select international work (Nepal and Laos). The site describes grant priorities and directs applicants to the Community Foundation of the North State for submitting grant requests.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A California-based nonprofit or public entity (especially in the North State/Shasta region) working on community vitality, children/youth and education, scholarships, or sustainability, with demonstrated local impact and either operating or capital needs.
Good Fit
- • Organizational work located in Shasta/North State counties or serving those communities.
- • Programs focused on community vitality, youth/education, scholarships, or environmental sustainability.
- • Clear track record of local partnerships or measurable community outcomes.
- • Capacity to receive either modest awards or larger multi-year/capital grants.
- • Willingness to apply through or coordinate with the Community Foundation of the North State when appropriate.
Geography
Grant dollars are heavily concentrated in California (about 91% of amount in 2024) despite some out-of-state and international grants; the foundation is based in Redding, CA, so observed giving is primarily local/regional.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 127 distinct recipients and about 129 grants, demonstrating a wide and diverse set of independent organizations funded rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (48 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes application guidance and an explicit application route through the Community Foundation of the North State, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
