The foundation concentrates its giving on education and civic/ public-benefit projects, favoring direct donations to private and nonprofit educational institutions. Grants are relatively few but large, with repeat, significant support for a single ideological-education organization and additional gifts to independent schools, a university, and a regional civic/recreation nonprofit. The foundation appears flexible geographically but consistent in funding institutional, program-support style gifts rather than many small community grants.
The William E Connor II Foundation Inc shows a clear pattern of repeat support for education and civic-public benefit work, led by a series of large gifts to Prager University Foundation over multiple years. That recurring commitment stands alongside funding for independent schools, a university, and museums, suggesting a portfolio that leans toward institutions rather than small, one-off community awards. Within education, the foundation has backed Hillside School in Marlborough, Curry College in Milton, and Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu. In the civic and public-benefit space, it has supported Friends of Laguna Seca in Salinas and the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. The grant record also includes organizations in Hong Kong and other international locations, which points to a geographically flexible grantmaking pattern. Several recipients appear more than once across the recent-grants list, including Prager University Foundation, Hillside School, Curry College, Hawaii Pacific University, and the Hong Kong Cancer Fund. The mix of repeated awards and institutional beneficiaries indicates a donor that favors sustained support for established organizations over a broad spread of small grants.
Education is a major part of the foundation’s giving. It awarded $60,000 to Hillside School in Marlborough in 2023 and again in 2024, and it also gave $10,000 to Curry College in Milton in 2023, 2024, and 2025. A separate $50,000 grant went to Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu in 2025. Its civic and cultural giving includes $100,000 to Friends of Laguna Seca in Salinas in 2025 and $17,500 to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles in 2024, after a $15,000 gift in 2023. The foundation also funded The National World War II Museum in New Orleans with $10,000 in both 2023 and 2024. The grant list also shows international and Hong Kong-focused philanthropy. Examples include $8,795 to Hong Kong Cancer Fund in 2023 and $12,821 to China Exploration & Research Society in 2023.
Typical grants cluster around a modest middle range, with a p25 of $2,564, median of $5,128, and p75 of $12,821. The recent record also includes several much larger awards, indicating that the foundation uses both routine mid-sized grants and occasional substantial commitments. The pattern is repeated support rather than strictly one-time giving: Prager University Foundation, Hillside School, Curry College, Hawaii Pacific University, the Petersen Automotive Museum, the National World War II Museum, Hong Kong Cancer Fund, and the Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association all appear more than once in the recent grants list. The foundation makes direct monetary donations and does not fund individuals or program-related investments.
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$510K
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Most grants fall between $3K and $13K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$13K
About 7% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for William E Connor Ii Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 30 | $870K | 62.5% |
| 2 | Hong Kong |
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants with repeat funding: a few large donations (including multiple grants to the same beneficiary) rather than broad, small-dollar distribution. Gifts appear to be general-purpose or program support to established institutions.
Notable grantees: Prager University Foundation, Hillside School, Hawaii Pacific University, Friends of Laguna Seca
Grant recipients are mostly in the United States, with 30 grants there, and Hong Kong accounts for 18 grants. Massachusetts is the top state by grant count, even though the foundation is headquartered in Reno, Nevada. Among the named recipient locations, repeated U.S. giving shows up in Marlborough and Milton, Massachusetts, Honolulu, Hawaii, and Los Angeles and Salinas, California. Hong Kong recipients include Central, Wanchai, Chai Wan, Hollywood Road, Lek Yuen Estates, Wong Chuk Hang, Gloucester Road, and Des Voeux Road Central.
The recent grants point to education, civic/public-benefit work, museums, and international/Hong Kong-focused philanthropy. Examples include independent schools, a university, museums, a regional recreation nonprofit, and Hong Kong-based charities serving cancer patients, people with Down syndrome, and child development needs.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Prager University Foundation, Hillside School, Curry College, Hawaii Pacific University, The National World War II Museum, Hong Kong Cancer Fund, and Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association.
The grant-size distribution is centered in the low thousands: p25 is $2,564, median is $5,128, and p75 is $12,821. The record also includes larger awards, showing that the foundation uses a mix of routine and high-value grants.
The foundation gives nationally, with 30 grants to recipients in the United States and 18 in Hong Kong. Massachusetts is the top state by grant count, and recipients also appear in California, Hawaii, New York, Louisiana, Arizona, Colorado, and multiple Hong Kong districts.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and the grant record shows direct donations to institutions and organizations rather than personal awards.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| 18 |
| $114K |
37.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prager University Foundation | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Friends of Laguna Seca | Salinas, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | $50,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Chapel & York US Foundation Inc | New York, NY | $30,928 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Curry College | MILTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hong Kong Cancer Fund | Hollywood Road, CE | $6,731 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association | Lek Yuen Estates, Sh | $5,128 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | Johnston Road, Wa | $2,564 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS | Kwu Tung, SH | $2,564 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH | Wang Tau Hom Estate, KO | $2,564 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| The Thacher School | OJAI, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | COSTA MESA, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $1,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Cycle for Survival | New York, NY | $1,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Blue Line K9 Foundation | Sparks, NV | $1,000 | 2025 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Prager University Foundation | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $150,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| HILLSIDE SCHOOL | MARLBOROUGH, MA | $60,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Consulate General of Turkey | GLOUCESTER ROAD, CA | $20,257 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Petersen Automotive Museum | LOS ANGELES, CA | $17,500 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Curry College | MILTON, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| The National World War II Museum | NEW ORLEANS, LA | $10,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hong Kong Cancer Fund | Hollywood Road, CE | $7,436 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | Johnston Road, Wa | $5,128 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association | Lek Yuen Estates, Sh | $5,128 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hawaii Pacific University | Honolulu, HI | $5,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| The Thacher School | OJAI, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH | Wang Tau Hom Estate, KO | $2,564 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS | Kwu Tung, SH | $2,564 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $1,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| CHP 11-99 Foundation | COSTA MESA, CA | $1,000 | 2024 | FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $150,000 | 2023 | Donation TO PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION |
| HILLSIDE SCHOOL | MARLBOROUGH, MA | $60,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO HILLSIDE SCHOOL |
| Petersen Automotive Museum | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO Petersen Automotive Museum |
| HK Associates of the Order of Malta | DES VOEUX ROAD CENTRAL, CE | $14,259 | 2023 | DONATION TO HK Associates of the Order of Malta |
| China Exploration & Research Society | Wong Chuk Hang | $12,821 | 2023 | DONATION TO China Exploration & Research Society |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACK CONSERVATIVES | COLARADO SPRINGS, CO | $10,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACK CONSERVATIVES |
| CURRY COLLEGE | MILTON, MA | $10,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO CURRY COLLEGE |
| The National World War II Museum | New Orleans, LA | $10,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO The National World War II Museum |
| HONG KONG CANCER FUND | CENTRAL | $8,795 | 2023 | Donation to HK Cancer Fund |
| THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | WANCHAI | $5,128 | 2023 | Donation to the Child Development Centre |
| HONG KONG DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION | CHAI WAN | $5,128 | 2023 | DONATION TO HONG KONG DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION |
| Pima Air and Space Museum | Tucson, AZ | $5,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO Pima Air and Space Museum |
| HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH | KOWLOON | $2,564 | 2023 | DONATION TO HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH |
| HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS | KWU TUNG, SH | $2,564 | 2023 | DONATION TO HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS |
| The Thacher School | Ojai, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO The Thacher School |
| Spina Bifida of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | $1,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO Spina Bifida of Jacksonville |
| CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION | COSTA MESA, CA | $1,000 | 2023 | DONATION TO CHP 11-99 FOUNDATION |
| National Automobile Museum | Reno, NV | $350 | 2023 | donation to National Automobile Museum |
Hawaii Pacific University
$50,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Hong Kong Cancer Fund
FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
$5,128FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
$2,564FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS
$2,564FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH
$2,564FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Cycle for Survival
$1,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Blue Line K9 Foundation
$1,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HILLSIDE SCHOOL
$60,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Consulate General of Turkey
$20,257FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
The National World War II Museum
$10,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Hong Kong Cancer Fund
$7,436FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
$5,128FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Hong Kong Down Syndrome Association
$5,128FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
Hawaii Pacific University
$5,000FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH
$2,564FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS
$2,564FURTHER THE CHARITY ACTIVITY
HILLSIDE SCHOOL
$60,000DONATION TO HILLSIDE SCHOOL
HK Associates of the Order of Malta
$14,259DONATION TO HK Associates of the Order of Malta
China Exploration & Research Society
$12,821DONATION TO China Exploration & Research Society
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACK CONSERVATIVES
$10,000DONATION TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN BLACK CONSERVATIVES
The National World War II Museum
$10,000DONATION TO The National World War II Museum
HONG KONG CANCER FUND
$8,795Donation to HK Cancer Fund
THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
$5,128Donation to the Child Development Centre
HONG KONG DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
$5,128DONATION TO HONG KONG DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
Pima Air and Space Museum
$5,000DONATION TO Pima Air and Space Museum
HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH
$2,564DONATION TO HONG KONG FEDERATION OF HANDICAPPED YOUTH
HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS
$2,564DONATION TO HOME OF LOVING FAITHFULNESS
Spina Bifida of Jacksonville
$1,000DONATION TO Spina Bifida of Jacksonville