Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries
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About Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries
We are a community of vowed Catholic women and lay associates who live and minister in the U.S. and around the world. Rooted in the mission of Christ, our mission is to bring all into unity with God, one another, and with all creation through prayer, direct service and ministry, partnering with others to serve the dear neighbor, standing with and for the poor and vulnerable, and advocating for systemic change.
Focus Areas
Social justiceSenior careEducation (Catholic high schools, tutoring, literacy)Spirituality and pastoral servicesImmigration policy advocacyAnti-racism and inclusionCare of creation / environmental sustainabilityLGBTQ+ supportAbolishment of the death penaltyNon-violence
Who They Fund
individuals
About Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries
A defining feature of Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Inc’s recent giving is repeated support for education and direct financial assistance, including $1,105,000 to Stjoseph Academy in Cleveland and $328,500 to School and Tutors on Wheels Inc Dba Tutoring English to Advance Change in LaGrange Park. The foundation’s public profile also shows grantmaking tied to Catholic ministry, social justice, and environmental care, with gifts reaching organizations that work on tutoring, spirituality, immigration, and restorative justice. Several recipients appear more than once across the recent-grants list, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. Healing Action Network in St. Louis received $125,000 in 2023 and another $125,000 in 2024, while Catholic Mobilizing Network in Washington, DC received $70,180 in 2023 and $89,105 in 2024. The pattern points to support for organizations that align with the congregation’s mission of service, advocacy, and accompaniment of people affected by poverty, exclusion, and structural harm. Recent grants also include Catholic-linked ministries and local partners such as Taller De Jose in Chicago and The Well Spirituality Center Inc in LaGrange Park.
What Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Funds
Education is a visible theme in the recent grants. Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Inc gave $192,746 to School and Tutors on Wheels Inc Dba Tutoring English to Advance Change in 2023 and $72,000 to the same organization in 2024, along with $100,000 to Stjoseph Academy in 2023. Those awards show support for tutoring and Catholic school-related work. Their social-justice giving includes $34,310 to Sisters of St Joseph - Ministries Against the Death Penalty in New Orleans and $89,105 to Catholic Mobilizing Network in Washington, DC. Both fit the congregation’s stated interest in abolishing the death penalty and promoting restorative justice. The foundation also funds ministry and spiritual support. The Well Spirituality Center Inc received $50,083 in 2023 and $66,513 in 2024, indicating continued support for spirituality-centered work. In addition, Taller De Jose in Chicago received $114,503 in 2023 and $86,000 in 2024, reflecting support for direct service in a community ministry setting.
How Congregation of the Sisters of St Joseph Ministries Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$984K
Total Assets
$36.2M
Total Revenue
$2.9M
Total Expenses
$1.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $55K and $120K, with a median of $72K.
25th Percentile
$55K
Median
$72K
75th Percentile
$120K
Geographic Reach
Regional8 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
THERESA DENTON
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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