The Connor Group Foundation aka
The Connor Group Foundation aka The is a private foundation based in Miamisburg, Ohio. The Connor Group describes Kids & Community Partners as its nonprofit arm, focused on helping pull kids out of generational poverty in Connor Group markets by investing in nonprofit programs and creating programs when it identifies a need.
The Connor Group Foundation aka at a glance
In short: The Connor Group Foundation aka gave $4.9M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $243K), mostly in Ohio. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,858,211
- -80.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $242,911
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $56,304,643
- -9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (5 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Connor Group Foundation aka
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10510 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Phone: (937) 434-3095
Website: https://connorgroup.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Connor Group Foundation aka funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Dayton School ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 154 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Ohio recipients (74%), followed by recipients in New York (17%), Wyoming (4%), North Carolina (4%), and Florida (1%). Its website describes Kids & Community Partners’ work as focused on communities where The Connor Group operates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Connor Group Foundation aka open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 20 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $216K; repeat grants $252K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 278% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.7M (2020) to $29.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Dayton School Miamisburg, OH | General Funding | $1,929,417 |
| Sproutfive Columbus, OH | Accelerator Program | $800,000 |
| Task Force Antal New York City, NY | Contribution Program | $800,000 |
| Connor Kids Academy Miamisburg, OH | General Funding | $402,298 |
| Lindner Center of Hope Mason, OH | Strategic Alliance | $250,000 |
| National Outdoor Leadership School Lander, WY | Individual Partner Program | $210,000 |
| Dayton Early College Academy Dayton, OH | Individual Partner Program | $175,000 |
| The Unit Foundation Vass, NC | Individual Partner Program | $173,279 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation Tampa, FL | Contribution Program | $50,000 |
| Youth Renewal Fund New York, NY | Responsive Giving | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,304,643 | $46,792,227 | $7,836,157 | $4,858,211 | 20 | $5,567,090 | $2,635,950 | $1,999,029 |
| 2023 | $62,195,571 | $10,981,921 | $28,758,985 | $25,345,381 | 32 | $26,147,515 | $1,872,435 | $1,788,671 |
| 2022 | $78,121,024 | $39,302,086 | $35,246,795 | $29,434,925 | 36 | $30,380,121 | $8,225,667 | $759,768 |
| 2021 | $91,959,685 | $50,620,083 | $9,105,555 | $7,660,300 | 35 | — | $3,046,280 | $3,040,925 |
| 2020 | $51,124,732 | $5,722,560 | $5,628,663 | $4,709,984 | 31 | — | $2,029,773 | $512,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Connor Group Foundation aka reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Connor Group says Kids & Community Partners is committed to pulling kids out of generational poverty in communities where the company operates. Its website says it researches and vets nonprofits it can help scale, and may create programs when it identifies a need.
The 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Connor Kids Academy says it provides enrichment for under-resourced students, including in-person experiences and a curriculum focused on healthy habits and good choices. Dayton Early College Academy says it provides a personalized, accelerated academic program for high school students. The National Outdoor Leadership School describes its mission as teaching wilderness skills and leadership, while The Unit Foundation says it serves Special Forces unit members, veterans, and Gold Star families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $4,858,211. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,929,417, with a median grant of $17,500.
The largest reported grants included $1,929,417 to Greater Dayton School for general funding; $800,000 to SproutFive for an accelerator program; $800,000 to Task Force Antal for a contribution program; $402,298 to Connor Kids Academy for general funding; and $250,000 to Lindner Center of Hope for a strategic alliance. Other notable grants included $210,000 to the National Outdoor Leadership School, $175,000 to Dayton Early College Academy, and $173,279 to The Unit Foundation, each for an individual partner program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry Connor as president; Ryan Ernst as vice president and trustee; and Michael J McQuiston as secretary, treasurer, and trustee.
The Connor Group Foundation aka is led by Larry Connor, President on filings since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Connor
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. McQuiston
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Ryan Ernst
Vice President & Trustee
Executive Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$164K (2021) → $207K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bob Holzapfel (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lawrence Connor (2022) — President
- Former: Robert Holzapfel (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $207K, to Ryan Ernst (Vice President & Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Connor Group Foundation aka
How much does The Connor Group Foundation aka give each year?
The Connor Group Foundation aka gave $4.9M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25.3M across 32 grants.
What is The Connor Group Foundation aka's typical grant size?
The Connor Group Foundation aka's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $242,911, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Connor Group Foundation aka that year got $216K on average.
Where does The Connor Group Foundation aka give grants?
The Connor Group Foundation aka gives mostly in Ohio: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dayton, OH (5 grants) and Miamisburg, OH (3 grants).
Does The Connor Group Foundation aka give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of The Connor Group Foundation aka's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Contribution Program" (10 grants) and "Individual Partner Program" (3 grants).
Who are The Connor Group Foundation aka's largest grantees?
The Connor Group Foundation aka's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Dayton School ($1,929,417), Sproutfive ($800,000) and Task Force Antal ($800,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Connor Group Foundation aka?
The Connor Group Foundation aka reported $56.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Connor Group Foundation aka fund?
The Connor Group says Kids & Community Partners is committed to pulling kids out of generational poverty in communities where the company operates. Its website says it researches and vets nonprofits it can help scale, and may create programs when it identifies a need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Connor Group Foundation aka?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Connor Group Foundation aka's EIN?
The Connor Group Foundation aka's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8499807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Connor Group Foundation aka accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Connor Group Foundation aka funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-connor-group-foundation-aka-the-morg_cb0d4666afd245878df882ce45fbc891
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