The Connelly Foundation

The Connelly Foundation seeks to foster learning and enrich lives by supporting outstanding nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, and civic engagement.

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Assets: $450M · Annual Giving: $25M+ · Est. 1955

Website (610) 834-3222

Funding Priorities

Health

Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Families

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Youth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)Family Stability(Family Counseling)

Voice

Civic Education

Leadership

Christine Connelly

board

Tom Connelly

board

Tom Riley

executive

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resource

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups8 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyRecognizing Homeschool GraduatesThis federal bill makes sure that students who are homeschooled get official recognition when they finish their education. This makes it easier for them to apply to colleges and get jobs, just like students from other schools.

PolicyInvesting in Public SchoolsThis federal bill would send more money to public schools so they can buy better supplies, support teachers, and fix up school buildings. This could mean better classrooms for you and your family.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Family Counseling Arts Education Civic Education

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