McConnell Foundation

About McConnell Foundation

The McConnell Foundation is a private philanthropic organization that awards grants to nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, and government entities within its giving area (Modoc, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, and Tehama Counties) and internationally (Nepal and Laos). It supports programs across children, youth education, community vitality, and wildfire mitigation, and operates facilities at Lema Ranch with trails and meeting spaces for eligible groups. The foundation emphasizes investing in education, community development, and resilience, including initiatives like NatureBridge in Yosemite and various North State programs designed to improve local outcomes. Through its grantseekers program and partnerships, it aims to build better communities through philanthropy.