Daily Featured Foundation - 2/8/26

2/8/2026

Here is today’s daily featured foundation.

The Connelly Foundation

Website: https://connellyfdn.org/

Mission & Purpose: To improve the quality of life in the Greater Philadelphia area. Inspired by its Catholic heritage, the foundation fosters learning and improves the quality of life for the diverse community of Philadelphia.

Broad Funding Guidelines: Grantmaking is focused on the Philadelphia region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties). They heavily fund Catholic Schools, Higher Education, Human Services, and Culture. They are a key source of operational support for organizations that demonstrate strong leadership and financial stability. They accept grant proposals quarterly.

Featured Opportunity: They are one of the region's largest supporters of "Catholic Education." They provide significant scholarship grants and technology funding to parochial schools to ensure they remain accessible to low-income families in the city.

Recommendation: A Catholic school, a food bank, or a homeless shelter in Philadelphia that has a strong track record and needs reliable funding to maintain its programs.