The Catholic Community Foundation fosters faith-based stewardship for the charitable, educational, and spiritual needs of the Diocese of Cleveland and supports the mission of the Diocese to provide for spiritual, educational, and charitable needs throughout Northeast Ohio.
Catholic Community Foundation channels most of its giving into Catholic Diocese of Cleveland ministries, with a clear pattern of large support for diocesan social services and steady funding for schools, parishes, and faith formation. The single largest recent grant in the data was $25,922,349 in 2023 to the Secretariats of Catholic Diocese of Cleve in Cleveland for social services, followed by $21,749,974 in 2025 to the Secretariats of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and $18,015,254 in 2024 to the same recipient. That scale sits alongside a much broader portfolio of smaller awards across Northeast Ohio. The foundation also supports Catholic education through grants such as $150,000 in 2023, $92,293 in 2024, and $92,038 in 2023 to Partnership Schools in New York, plus $70,000 in 2025 to Metro Catholic School in Cleveland. Parish and ministry support appears regularly too, including $250,000 to St James Parish in Lakewood and $50,000 to Partnership Schools Cleveland in Cleveland. Its active programs show a mix of diocesan ministry funding, scholarship support, and limited-purpose funds tied to Catholic worship, formation, and community-building priorities.
Catholic education is a major theme in the recent grants list. The foundation gave $55,750 in 2024 to St Joseph Academy in Cleveland, $50,000 in 2024 to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, and $40,000 in 2024 to St Martin De Porres High School. Support for Catholic charities and direct social services is also evident. In 2024, Catholic Charities Corporation in Cleveland received $216,878, and it received another $36,000 in 2025. The Diocese’s social-services arm also appears at the top of the grant list, indicating continued investment in basic needs and related support. Faith formation and pastoral life show up through grants such as $33,954 in 2024 to St Mary Seminary in Wickliffe, $25,000 in 2024 to Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe, and $50,000 in 2025 to Theology of the Body Cleveland in Brecksville. Parish support is present as well, including $30,000 in 2025 to St Bernadette Parish in Westlake.
Typical awards are modest: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $24,184. The recent grant list shows a long tail above that range, including very large diocesan operating support and many smaller parish, school, and ministry awards. Recipients recur across years, especially diocesan entities and Catholic schools, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off giving. The foundation operates as a community foundation with donor advised funds, legacy and planned giving, and several named grant programs. Some programs accept unsolicited requests, including Tabor Fund Grant Program, Angel Scholarship Fund, Fund A Dream Scholarship, and the Demkee Family Scholarship Program College Scholarship Fund.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $24K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$24K
About 81% of grants go to recipients in OH.
PATRICK J GRACE
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Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local. Ohio recipients account for 81% of grants, and the top giving state is also Ohio. Cleveland is the most visible recipient city, with additional awards in Lakewood, Wickliffe, Westlake, Brecksville, Garfield Heights, Solon, and North Olmsted. Outside Ohio, a smaller set of grants went to New York, NY; Columbus, OH; and Irondale, AL. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.
The recent grants and active programs point to Catholic diocesan ministries, Catholic schools, parishes, Catholic charities, worship and formation, scholarships, and selected social-services work. Recipients include diocesan secretariats, parish institutions, schools, seminary and leadership programs, and Catholic service organizations.
Typical grants are relatively small: the 25th percentile is $10,000, the median is $15,000, and the 75th percentile is $24,184. The foundation also makes much larger awards in some cases, especially for diocesan social services.
Yes. Recent grants include $55,750 to St Joseph Academy, $50,000 to Cleveland Central Catholic High School, and $40,000 to St Martin De Porres High School. Active programs also include the Angel Scholarship Fund and Fund A Dream Scholarship Program, both tied to K–12 Catholic education.
Yes. The Tabor Fund Grant Program accepts unsolicited requests, as do the Angel Scholarship Fund, the Fund A Dream Scholarship Program, and the Demkee Family Scholarship Program College Scholarship Fund. Other listed grant opportunities are limited to specific diocesan or foundation guidelines.
Ohio receives 81% of grants, and Cleveland appears repeatedly among recipient cities. Other Ohio locations in the recent grants list include Lakewood, Wickliffe, Westlake, Brecksville, Garfield Heights, Solon, and North Olmsted.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Catholic Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Catholic and other nonprofit organizations focused on providing aid to the poor and needy and educational opportunities to people who otherwise would not be able to participate. Financial reports must follow the common application formats.
Deadline: July 15, 2026
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECRETARIATS OF CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $21,749,974 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ST JAMES PARISH | LAKEWOOD, OH | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $70,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CLEVELAND | BRECKSVILLE, OH | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN VIRTUE | COLUMBUS, OH | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $36,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JOSEPH & MARY'S HOME | CLEVELAND, OH | $33,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST BERNADETTE PARISH | WESTLAKE, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| EWTN (ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK) | IRONDALE, AL | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST MARTIN DE PORRES HIGH SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,353 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| OLMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NORTH OLMSTED, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ZELIE'S HOME | GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| POOR CLARES OF PERPETUAL ADORATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $23,131 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COLLABORATIVE TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING | CLEVELAND, OH | $22,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST ROCCO SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST MARY PARISH-CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST MARY SEMINARY | WICKLIFFE, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST CASIMIR PARISH | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC MISSION AID | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST AGATHA - ST ALOYSIUS SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| AM 1260 THE ROCK | BROADVIEW HTS, OH | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA | ANCHORAGE, AK | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| REFUGEE RESOURCE CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $13,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BISHOP'S SEMINARY BRUNCH | WICKLIFFE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COMMUNITY SERVICE ALLIANCE | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO | GARFIELD HTS, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| THE CITY MISSION | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| JENNINGS CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS | GARFIELD HTS, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| MAY DUGAN CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH | PARRISH, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST AUGUSTINE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| COMMUNITY OF HOPE | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| BAYARTS | BAY VILLAGE, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| ST PAUL'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF AKRON | AKRON, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| HOLY FAMILY PARISH-STOW | STOW, OH | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL |
| SECRETARIATS OF CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVE | CLEVELAND, OH | $18,015,254 | 2024 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $216,878 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS | NEW YORK, NY | $92,293 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| ST JOSEPH ACADEMY | CLEVELAND, OH | $55,750 | 2024 | GENERAL |
| CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL |
SECRETARIATS OF CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
$21,749,974SOCIAL SERVICES
ST JAMES PARISH
$250,000GENERAL
METRO CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$70,000GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS CLEVELAND
$50,000GENERAL
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CLEVELAND
$50,000GENERAL
CENTER FOR CHRISTIAN VIRTUE
$40,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION
GENERAL
JOSEPH & MARY'S HOME
$33,000GENERAL
ST BERNADETTE PARISH
$30,000GENERAL
EWTN (ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK)
$30,000GENERAL
ST MARTIN DE PORRES HIGH SCHOOL
$30,000GENERAL
CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST
$25,353GENERAL
OLMSTED HISTORICAL SOCIETY
$25,000GENERAL
ZELIE'S HOME
$25,000GENERAL
POOR CLARES OF PERPETUAL ADORATION
$25,000GENERAL
BENEDICTINE HIGH SCHOOL
$23,131GENERAL
COLLABORATIVE TO END HUMAN TRAFFICKING
$22,000GENERAL
ST ROCCO SCHOOL
$20,000GENERAL
ST MARY PARISH-CLEVELAND
$20,000GENERAL
ST MARY SEMINARY
$20,000GENERAL
ST CASIMIR PARISH
$20,000GENERAL
SOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH
$20,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC MISSION AID
$20,000GENERAL
ST AGATHA - ST ALOYSIUS SCHOOL
$15,000GENERAL
THE EDNA HOUSE FOR WOMEN
$15,000GENERAL
AM 1260 THE ROCK
$15,000GENERAL
COVENANT HOUSE ALASKA
$15,000GENERAL
REFUGEE RESOURCE CENTER
$13,000GENERAL
BISHOP'S SEMINARY BRUNCH
$10,000GENERAL
COMMUNITY SERVICE ALLIANCE
$10,000GENERAL
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND
$10,000GENERAL
BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF NORTHEASTERN OHIO
$10,000GENERAL
THE CITY MISSION
$10,000GENERAL
JENNINGS CENTER FOR OLDER ADULTS
$10,000GENERAL
MAY DUGAN CENTER
$10,000GENERAL
ST FRANCES CABRINI CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL
URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL
ST AUGUSTINE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
$10,000GENERAL
COMMUNITY OF HOPE
$10,000GENERAL
BAYARTS
$10,000GENERAL
WEST SIDE CATHOLIC CENTER
$10,000GENERAL
ST PAUL'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$10,000GENERAL
CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF AKRON
$10,000GENERAL
FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER CLEVELAND
$10,000GENERAL
HOLY FAMILY PARISH-STOW
$8,000GENERAL
SECRETARIATS OF CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVE
$18,015,254SOCIAL SERVICES
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CORPORATION
$216,878GENERAL
PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS
$92,293GENERAL
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY
$55,750GENERAL
CLEVELAND CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$50,000GENERAL
