History
John F. Connelly founded The Connelly Foundation in 1955 while head of Connelly Containers. [6] During his lifetime, he saw the foundation award over $74 million in grants to both religious and secular organizations in education, health and human services and cultural activities.
Josephine C. Mandeville, a daughter of the founders, became President upon Connelly's death in 1990 and held this role until 2018 when Tom Riley succeeded her and is also now Chair of the Board. [7] Mandeville remains with the foundation as Chair Emerita. [7]
Since its founding in 1955, the Connelly Foundation has been a responsive and proactive grant making organization awarding funds to nonprofits in the Philadelphia area that demonstrate outstanding performance in meeting community needs.
For the first 25 years it was principally driven by its Founders John and Josephine Connelly’s personal charitable principles, with a strong emphasis on increasing access to higher education, strengthening Catholic schools, and providing help and opportunity to the needy. These values continued to be loyally honored and built upon during the Foundation’s second 25 years, under the leadership of the Connelly’s two oldest daughters, Josephine C. Mandeville as President and Emily C. Riley as Executive Vice President.
Staying true to the vision and foresight of the Founders, the Foundation has continued to embrace its philosophy of identifying individuals and groups whose leadership can bring positive change, then supporting their ability to serve those around them.
At the same time, creative new ideas were generated toward programs that would bolster and complement the quality Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, while supporting organizations that respect human dignity and provide opportunity.
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