The Cuneo Jr. Foundation gives concentrated, high-dollar unrestricted support to Catholic institutions, with an emphasis on Catholic higher education and lay-oriented faith engagement. Grants are large, general operating gifts rather than project-specific awards, and the foundation appears to prioritize institutions that advance Catholic education and public Catholic presence.
Very concentrated: only two large grants totaling $950,000 in this period. Funds are given as unrestricted/general operating support to established Catholic organizations rather than many small or project-restricted awards.
A $500,000 unrestricted grant to the University of Notre Dame Du Lac anchors the Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd’s recent giving and shows the scale at which it operates. The foundation’s 2024 grants are concentrated in Catholic institutions and closely related public-facing organizations, with multiple six-figure awards directed to universities, faith-based centers, and policy or advocacy groups. That pattern suggests a funder that favors broad institutional support over narrow projects. Among the largest awards, the foundation also gave $450,000 to the Catholic Information Center in Washington, DC and $250,000 to Georgetown University. Those gifts sit alongside other unrestricted awards to Catholic higher education and lay-oriented Catholic engagement, including Hillsdale College and the American Enterprise Institute. The mix is not limited to one type of nonprofit: it includes universities, cultural centers, radio, and policy organizations, but the common thread is general operating support for institutions with a public Catholic or faith-adjacent presence. The foundation’s recent profile is defined less by programmatic grants than by concentrated, high-dollar support to established organizations. Its giving pattern points to flexible funding and a preference for organizational strength rather than project-specific outcomes.
Catholic higher education is a central theme in the foundation’s recent grants. It gave $500,000 to the University of Notre Dame Du Lac and $250,000 to Georgetown University, both marked for unrestricted general support. Lay formation and Catholic public engagement appear in the gift to the Catholic Information Center in Washington, DC, which received $450,000 for unrestricted general support. That award sits within a broader set of grants to organizations that connect faith, education, and public life. The foundation also supports institutions outside the classroom that still fit that public-facing Catholic and values-oriented profile. Relevant Radio Inc in Lincolnshire, IL received $50,000, and Fairest Love Shrine in Los Angeles received $10,000, both as unrestricted general gifts. These awards show a willingness to back media and devotional institutions alongside universities and advocacy groups.
$5.8M
$126.4M
$9.1M
$7.6M
Most grants fall between $50K and $250K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$50K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$250K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in DC.
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Notable grantees: University of Notre Dame (major Catholic higher education recipient), Catholic Information Center (Catholic lay engagement and public affairs)
The foundation’s grant sizes are centered at $50,000 at the 25th percentile, $100,000 at the median, and $250,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent giving shows a strong tilt toward unrestricted general support rather than restricted project grants. The pattern also appears recurring rather than one-off: 2023 and 2024 grants are both present in the recent list, and the portfolio is dominated by repeated 2024 awards at the same size bands. Co Tua John F Cuneo Jr Fnd is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
All of the recent grants listed go to U.S. recipients. Washington, DC appears repeatedly, with grants to multiple recipients there, while Maryland stands out as the top state by grant count overall. Other recipient locations include Notre Dame, IN; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA; and Reston, VA. The foundation’s giving is national rather than tied to its Dallas headquarters: 0% of grants in the recent data went to Texas recipients.
The recent grants point to Catholic higher education, Catholic lay formation and public engagement, and other faith-adjacent institutions. Examples include major university support, Catholic centers, radio, shrines, and several policy or advocacy organizations, almost all as unrestricted general gifts.
Its grant-size distribution centers on larger awards: the 25th percentile is $50,000, the median is $100,000, and the 75th percentile is $250,000. The recent list also includes a $500,000 grant at the top end.
Yes. The recent grants are explicitly labeled unrestricted general support across the list, including awards to universities, Catholic centers, and advocacy or policy groups. That pattern suggests a strong preference for flexible operating support.
The top state by grant count is Maryland. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the recent data, and Washington, DC shows up several times among recipient locations.
No. The foundation is marked as not funding individuals and not making program-related investments. Its recent activity is through institutional grants rather than direct support to people or PRI structures.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC | NOTRE DAME, IN | $600,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE | HILLSDALE, MI | $450,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ARNOLD HALL CONFERENCE CENTER | PEMBROKE, MA | $410,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | SHERMAN OAKS, CA | $400,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ALLIANCE DEFENDING FREEDOM INC | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $350,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ARTICLE III FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $300,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| AMERICA FIRST LEGAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| YOUNG AMERICANS FOUNDATION (YAF) | RESTON, TN | $250,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CLAREMONT INSTITUTE | UPLAND, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| JUDICIAL WATCH INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $200,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FDN FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIESC | WASHINGTON, DC | $175,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CROWNSFILLE, MD | $150,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $125,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION | SIMI VALLEY, CA | $125,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHOENIX, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| WILLOWS ACADEMY | DES PLAINES, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| CENTER FOR AMERICAN RESTORATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NORTHRIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL INC | NILES, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | BECKER FRIEDMAN INSTITUTE |
| GOOD SOIL GOOD SEED FOUNDATION | MILLSTADT, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| WIREPOINTS CORP | WILMETTE, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| YUMA CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY CROSS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ROSEAIRE RETREAT INC | DELRAY BEACH, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE ALFRED E SMITH MEMORIAL FDN | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| GROVE CITY COLLEGE | GROVE CITY, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SPARHAWK ACADEMY (MILL BROOK SCHOOL FDN) | MILLIS, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MADISON MEDIA FUND | IRVINE, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| IRISH ROVER | NOTRE DAME, IN | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| SYCAMORE TRUST (PROJECT SYCAMORE) | AUSTIN, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE | TINLEY PARK, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MIDTOWN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS | DALLAS, TX | $12,500 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT INC | CHICAGO, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN | COLUMBIA, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FROM THE BARRIO FOUNDATION | NORTH AURORA, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| WITHERSPOON INSTITUTE INC | PRINCETON, NJ | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| FREEDOMS JOURNAL INSTITUTE | FLOSSMOOR, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MOMS FOR AMERICA | BRANSON, MO | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MARYVILLE ACADEMY | DES PLAINES, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE | OJAI, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
| THE MONTFORT ACADEMY | MOUNT VERNON, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL |
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC
$600,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ARNOLD HALL CONFERENCE CENTER
$410,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ARTICLE III FOUNDATION
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
AMERICA FIRST LEGAL
$250,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
YOUNG AMERICANS FOUNDATION (YAF)
$250,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CLAREMONT INSTITUTE
$200,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$150,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
CATHOLIC INFORMATION CENTER
$125,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
TURNING POINT USA
$100,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
WILLOWS ACADEMY
$100,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE DOMINICAN HOUSE OF STUDIES
$100,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
GOOD SOIL GOOD SEED FOUNDATION
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
WIREPOINTS CORP
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
YUMA CENTER
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
US CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY CROSS
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ROSEAIRE RETREAT INC
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE ALFRED E SMITH MEMORIAL FDN
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SPARHAWK ACADEMY (MILL BROOK SCHOOL FDN)
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ASSOCIATION FOR CULTURAL INTERCHANGE
$50,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MADISON MEDIA FUND
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
IRISH ROVER
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
SYCAMORE TRUST (PROJECT SYCAMORE)
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
$20,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
YOUNG CATHOLIC PROFESSIONALS
$12,500UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROJECT INC
$10,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR CHILDREN
$10,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM INC
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FROM THE BARRIO FOUNDATION
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
FREEDOMS JOURNAL INSTITUTE
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MOMS FOR AMERICA
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MARYVILLE ACADEMY
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
MOTHER OF DIVINE GRACE
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL
THE MONTFORT ACADEMY
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GENERAL