The Sebastian Family Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on Catholic institutions, providing large, targeted gifts to support parish operations, capital projects, and international faith-based outreach. Grants have funded both local parish charitable ministries and a major project to build a school for indigent children in Malawi, indicating a blend of local community support and overseas mission work. The foundation typically makes a small number of sizable awards and frequently repeats grants to the same organizations, suggesting long-term relationships with chosen faith partners.
Sebastian Family Charitable Foundation gives in a pattern of repeated, targeted support for Catholic institutions and related ministries. Its recent grants show three recurring threads: parish operations and upkeep, school support, and overseas education tied to the Diocese of Blantyre in Malawi. The largest recent awards include multiple $100,000 grants to the Diocese of Joliet for Malawi school construction and education, alongside repeated $75,000 gifts to St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church for charitable ministries, upkeep, and capital needs. The foundation also backs Catholic schools and ministries in Illinois and beyond, with grants to Notre Dame Jr Sr High School, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Benet Academy, and Chicago Jesuit Academy. Several grants are multi-year, which points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated transactions. Within the Catholic context, its funding reaches parish subsidy, church renovation, capital contribution, tuition assistance, and charity work. The overall pattern is narrow in scope but broad in use, supporting both local church infrastructure and mission-linked education projects.
A central focus is Catholic parish support. St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church received grants for charitable ministries, capital contribution, church upkeep, maintenance, and charity works over three consecutive years, showing a continuing operational relationship. Education is another clear theme. The foundation gave $100,000 to the Diocese of Joliet in 2025 for Malawi education, following earlier grants for building a school for the indigent and native poor people of Malawi in the Diocese of Blantyre. It also supported Notre Dame Jr Sr High School with tuition assistance and a roof project, plus Montini Catholic High School for scholarship assistance to needy families. Its grants also extend to service organizations and health-related causes. Women’s Care Center received support for pre-natal and post-natal care to expectant mothers, while Misericordia Home received funding for assistance to children and adults with Down syndrome. Other grants backed research at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and business mentoring through Greenwood Project.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $25K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Concentrated giving: few, large grants with multiple repeat awards to the same Catholic organizations; emphasis on durable capital and mission projects rather than many small, varied donations.
Notable grantees: Diocese of Joliet, St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, Diocese of Blantyre (Malawi school project)
The typical grant size sits at $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $20,000 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile, so most awards cluster in a relatively compact band. That said, the foundation also makes larger, program-specific gifts at the top end, including six-figure grants for Malawi education work. The recent record shows repeat awards to the same recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time support. It is a family foundation with direct grantmaking and also funds individuals, while making no program-related investments.
Grant activity is concentrated in Illinois, which accounts for 38% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Recipient cities in the state include Crest Hill, Hinsdale, Chicago, La Grange, Oak Park, Homer Glen, Lisle, and Westmont. Outside Illinois, the foundation has supported recipients in Pennsylvania and Florida, including East Stroudsburg, Naples, and Cincinnati. All recorded grants in the provided data go to U.S. recipients.
The grant record centers on Catholic parish support, church upkeep and capital work, Catholic school funding, and Malawi education through the Diocese of Blantyre. It also includes grants for maternal health, Down syndrome services, minority-student mentoring, and medical research.
Typical grants cluster between $10,000 and $25,000. The provided distribution shows a 25th percentile of $10,000, a median of $20,000, and a 75th percentile of $25,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Notre Dame Jr Sr High School, Greenwood Project, Misericordia Home, and the Diocese of Joliet.
Illinois receives the largest share of grants, at 38% of awards. Recent Illinois recipients include Crest Hill, Hinsdale, Chicago, La Grange, Oak Park, Homer Glen, Lisle, and Westmont.
The foundation funds Catholic churches and parishes, Catholic schools, a diocesan education project in Malawi, a children’s hospital, a women’s health center, and service organizations supporting people with Down syndrome and minority students.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIOCESE OF JOLIET PARISH | CREST HILL, IL | $100,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| DIOCESE OF JOLIET PARISH | CREST HILL, IL | $100,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL | NILES, IL | $55,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| GREENWOOD PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT |
| CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | CINCINNATI, OH | $50,000 | 2026 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT |
| BENET ACADEMY | LISLE, IL | $45,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SAINT BENEDICTINE SOCIETY | BALTIMORE, MD | $30,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | LOMBARD, IL | $30,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWESTERN OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| ANNUNCIATION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH | HOMER GLEN, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| ST ISAAC JOGUES CHURCH | HINSDALE, IL | $25,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC SHRINE OF MARIAPOCH | BURTON, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| ST MARY GOSTYN | DOWNERS GROVE, IL | $15,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| YMCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI | CINCINNATI, OH | $10,000 | 2026 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT |
| BLOOD CANCER UNITED OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT |
| VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY | NASHVILLE, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF SOUTHWESTERN OHIO | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,050 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| BABY SKINNER FOUNDATION | RIVERSIDE, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | FOUNDATION SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MARY | ANN ARBOR, MI | $1,000 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS CHURCH | CLEVELAND, OH | $500 | 2026 | RELIGIOUS SUPPORT |
| Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | $100,000 | 2025 | Malawi Education |
| St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church | Hinsdale, IL | $75,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Cincinnati, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu | Naples, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Notre Dame Jr Sr High School | East Stroudsburg, PA | $40,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Benet Academy | Lisle, IL | $40,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Greenwood Project | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Dismas Ministry | Milwaukee, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Chu | Homer Glen, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Franciscan Missions | Waterford, WI | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Catholic Shrine of Mariapoch | Burton, OH | $20,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Aid to the Church in Need | Brooklyn, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | Donations |
| Hope for Haiti | Naples, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| JC7 Foundation | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| St Mary Gostyn School | Downers Grove, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| YMCA of Greater Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Rett Syndrome Research | Trumbull, CT | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Diocese of Guntar | Braidwood, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Marist College Counseling Services | Poughkeepsie, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| St Paul Outreach | Mendota Hts, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Red Cloud Indian School | Pine Ridge, SD | $10,000 | 2025 | Donation |
| Diocese of Joliet | Crest Hill, IL | $100,000 | 2024 | Help build a school for the native poor people of Malawi in the diocese of Blantyre |
| St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church | Hinsdale, IL | $75,000 | 2024 | Assist in the charitable ministries of the Church and capital contribution. |
| Cincinnati Childrens Hospital | Cincinnati, PA | $40,000 | 2024 | Help fund research into a cure for Eosinophilic disease |
| Notre Dame Jr Sr High School | East Stroudsburg, PA | $40,000 | 2024 | Help build a new roof for the existing Junior senior high school |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu | Naples, FL | $35,000 | 2024 | Financial assistance to the various charitable ministries of the Church |
DIOCESE OF JOLIET PARISH
$100,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
DIOCESE OF JOLIET PARISH
$100,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL
$55,000EDUCATION
CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$50,000FOUNDATION SUPPORT
BENET ACADEMY
$45,000EDUCATION
SAINT BENEDICTINE SOCIETY
$30,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
MONTINI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
$30,000EDUCATION
ANNUNCIATION BYZANTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH
$25,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
ST ISAAC JOGUES CHURCH
$25,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
CATHOLIC SHRINE OF MARIAPOCH
$20,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
ST MARY GOSTYN
$15,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
BLOOD CANCER UNITED OHIO RIVER VALLEY REGION
$10,000FOUNDATION SUPPORT
BABY SKINNER FOUNDATION
$5,000FOUNDATION SUPPORT
DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MARY
$1,000RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
OUR LADY OF ANGELS CHURCH
$500RELIGIOUS SUPPORT
Diocese of Joliet
$100,000Malawi Education
St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
$75,000Donation
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
$50,000Donation
St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu
$50,000Donation
Notre Dame Jr Sr High School
$40,000Donation
Benet Academy
$40,000Donation
Dismas Ministry
$20,000Donation
Chicago Jesuit Academy
$20,000Donation
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Chu
$20,000Donation
Franciscan Missions
$20,000Donation
Catholic Shrine of Mariapoch
$20,000Donation
Aid to the Church in Need
$20,000Donations
JC7 Foundation
$10,000Donation
St Mary Gostyn School
$10,000Donation
Diocese of Guntar
$10,000Donation
Marist College Counseling Services
$10,000Donation
St Paul Outreach
$10,000Donation
Red Cloud Indian School
$10,000Donation
Diocese of Joliet
$100,000Help build a school for the native poor people of Malawi in the diocese of Blantyre
St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church
$75,000Assist in the charitable ministries of the Church and capital contribution.
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital
$40,000Help fund research into a cure for Eosinophilic disease
Notre Dame Jr Sr High School
$40,000Help build a new roof for the existing Junior senior high school
St John the Evangelist Catholic Chu
$35,000Financial assistance to the various charitable ministries of the Church