The Connor Foundation

2026 Barbara S. Robinson Prize for the Advancement of the Arts

The Connor Foundation (established by Chris and Sara Connor and run by daughter Erin Connor Reif) supports organizations primarily in Northeast Ohio that align with four core pillars: Health & Wellness, Education, The Arts, and The Preservation of Nature.

Their support of the arts by making the arts more accessible to the general public is apparent through their support of Playhouse Square, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, moCa Cleveland, and The Cleveland Orchestra, just to name a few.