To inspire and increase giving, to prudently invest the resources entrusted to us, and to capably steward those charitable gifts to support the spiritual and corporal needs of the community of the Diocese of Orlando.
A defining feature of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inc is the way it combines large operating gifts to diocesan institutions with support for Catholic schools, parish ministries, and community needs across Central Florida. In the recent grants list, its largest award went to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe in Orlando for general operating support, followed by repeated support for the Diocese of Orlando for operating and clergy needs. Those awards sit alongside gifts to Catholic Charities of Central Florida for ministry to the needy and to Catholic schools for tuition assistance. The foundation’s own mission centers on inspiring and increasing giving, stewarding charitable gifts, and supporting the spiritual and corporal needs of the Diocese of Orlando. That mission shows up in the grant record through general operating support, clergy support, parish support, tuition assistance, and direct service funding. The portfolio also includes support for event sponsorships, donor-advised and designated funds, and scholarship-style grants tied to faith formation and Catholic professional development. Recent grants also show a mix of parish-level awards and larger institutional support, with several recipients appearing more than once across 2024 and 2025.
Catholic education appears in several forms. The foundation gave $53,455 to St Joseph Catholic School in Mogadore, Ohio for tuition assistance and general support, and $20,000 to Melbourne Central Catholic High School for tuition assistance. It also awarded $10,500 to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Melbourne for tuition assistance. Parish and diocesan ministry is another clear thread. Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales received $132,649 for parish support and ministry to the needy, while Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Ormond Beach received $25,500 for general operating support. St Brendan Catholic Church also received support in both 2024 and 2025. Community needs are addressed through direct service grants. Catholic Charities of Central Florida received multiple awards for ministry to the needy, and Samaritan Village Inc in Orlando received general operating support. The foundation also funds event sponsorship grants for diocesan organizations and scholarship grants for stewardship and CAP designation training.
$1.1M
$140.5M
$8.4M
$4.1M
Most grants fall between $7K and $20K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$20K
Kimberlee Riley
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Typical grants are modest to mid-sized: the 25th percentile is $6,738, the median is $9,750, and the 75th percentile is $20,000. The recent grant list also includes several larger operating awards, which lifts the overall profile beyond the median. The pattern is recurring rather than one-off. The Diocese of Orlando, Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales, St Brendan Catholic Church, and St Margaret Mary Catholic Church all appear more than once across 2024 and 2025. The foundation is a mixed community foundation, and its grant programs include donor-advised and designated funds as well as scholarship and event sponsorship grants. Several programs accept unsolicited requests.
Giving is overwhelmingly concentrated in Florida: 86% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The largest share of grant activity lands in Central Florida and the Diocese of Orlando, especially Orlando itself, which appears repeatedly in the grant list. Other Florida recipient cities include Lake Wales, Ormond Beach, Lakeland, Haines City, Melbourne, Rockledge, Winter Park, and Daytona Beach. Outside Florida, the recipient list includes a smaller number of out-of-state grants, including Batavia, Illinois; Mogadore, Ohio; Providence, Rhode Island; and Notre Dame, Indiana. The top state by grant count is Illinois, even though the foundation is headquartered in Florida.
Its grant record centers on diocesan institutions, parishes, Catholic schools, and Catholic charities. Recent awards include operating and clergy support for the Diocese of Orlando, parish support for Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales, tuition assistance for Catholic schools, and ministry-to-the-needy funding for Catholic Charities of Central Florida.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including the Diocese of Orlando, Catholic Charities of Central Florida, Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales, St Brendan Catholic Church, and St Margaret Mary Catholic Church. That pattern suggests ongoing support rather than isolated one-time awards.
The typical grant size is $6,738 at the 25th percentile, $9,750 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows larger awards for operating support to major diocesan and Catholic charitable institutions.
The foundation gives locally, with 86% of grants going to recipients in Florida. Most awards land in Central Florida and the Diocese of Orlando, with Orlando appearing frequently among recipient locations. The recipient list also includes smaller numbers of grants to Illinois, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Indiana.
Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Community Needs, Fall/Winter Event Sponsorship Grants, Spring/Summer Event Sponsorship Grants, Growing Your Stewardship ICSC Professional Development Grant, Central Florida CAP Study Group Nonprofit Executive Scholarship Grant, and the CAP Study Group / Professional Advisors Network.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Catholic Foundation of Central Florida that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Supports diocesan organizations; available for events taking place between September 2026 and February 2027.
Deadline: Application available August 1, 2026; due September 1, 2026.
Who can apply: Open to diocesan parishes, schools, and ministries within the six deaneries of the Diocese of Orlando. Funding is for events occurring in the designated seasonal windows (Fall: August-January; Spring: February-July). Requests are limited by available seasonal funding.
Deadline: Two seasonal funding windows: Fall for events occurring between August and January; Spring for events occurring between February and July. No specific application deadline stated on the page; applications are encouraged early while funding remains available.
Who can apply: Supports diocesan organizations; available for events taking place between March 2027 and August 2027.
Deadline: Application available December 15, 2026; due January 15, 2027.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe | Orlando, FL | $310,275 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Diocese of Orlando | Orlando, FL | $254,623 | 2025 | General Support & Clergy Support |
| Catholic Charities of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | $159,036 | 2025 | Ministry to the Needy |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Mogadore, OH | $53,455 | 2025 | Tuition Assistance & General Support |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $47,286 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Ormond Beach, FL | $25,500 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Resurrection Catholic Church | Lakeland, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Cristo Rey Orlando High School | Orlando, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St Brendan Catholic Church | Ormond Beach, FL | $23,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St Mary Catholic Church | Rockledge, FL | $17,592 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church | Winter Park, FL | $16,400 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church | Orlando, FL | $13,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Providence College | Providence, RI | $10,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Ann Conference | Batavia, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St James Catholic Cathedral | Orlando, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church | Orlando, FL | $8,800 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Most Precious Blood Catholic Church | Oviedo, FL | $6,875 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church Batavia IL | Batavia, IL | $6,800 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Chesterton Academy of Orlando | Winter Park, FL | $6,200 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| St Bernard Parish | Holmes Beach, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Father Lopez Catholic High School | Daytona Beach, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | Tuition Assistance & General Support |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Sanford, FL | $6,000 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Waterleaf Women's Clinic | Aurora, IL | $5,100 | 2025 | General Operating Support |
| Diocese of Orlando | Orlando, FL | $284,645 | 2024 | Operating and clergy support |
| Diocese of Orlando | Orlando, FL | $210,542 | 2024 | General support & clergy support |
| Catholic Charities of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | $142,147 | 2024 | Ministry to the needy |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales | Lake Wales, FL | $132,649 | 2024 | Parish support and ministry to the needy |
| Catholic Charities of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | $107,036 | 2024 | Ministry to the needy |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Ann Conference | Haines City, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | General operating support |
| Cristo Rey Orlando | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | 2024 | Operating support |
| Melbourne Central Catholic High School | Melbourne, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| Father Lopez Catholic High School | Daytona Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | Operating support |
| St Brendan Catholic Church | Ormond Beach, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | Parish support |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Melbourne | Melbourne, FL | $10,500 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church | Winter Park, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | Tuition assistance and parish support |
| National Eucharistic Congress Inc | Notre Dame, IN | $10,000 | 2024 | Operating Support |
| Samaritan Village Inc | Orlando, FL | $10,000 | 2024 | General operating support |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Ormond Beach, FL | $9,500 | 2024 | Parish support |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Melbourne | Melbourne, FL | $8,980 | 2024 | Tuition assistance |
| St Joseph Catholic School Palm Bay | Palm Bay, FL | $7,500 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church | Orlando, FL | $7,130 | 2024 | Parish support |
| St Brendan Catholic School | Ormon Beach, FL | $7,000 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| Basilica Catholic School of St Paul | Daytona Beach, FL | $6,750 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| Lourdes Academy - Daytona | Daytona Beach, FL | $6,750 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe | Orlando, FL | $6,700 | 2024 | Parish support |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church | Winter Park, FL | $6,000 | 2024 | Tuition Assistance |
| Catholic Leadership Institute | Malvern, PA | $6,000 | 2024 | Operating support |
| St Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church | Orlando, FL | $6,000 | 2024 | Parish support |
| St John Vianney Catholic Church | Orlando, FL | $5,850 | 2024 | Parish support |
| Waterleaf Womens Clinic | Aurora, IL | $5,500 | 2024 | Operating support |
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe
$310,275General Operating Support
Diocese of Orlando
$254,623General Support & Clergy Support
St Joseph Catholic School
$53,455Tuition Assistance & General Support
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales
$47,286General Operating Support
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
$25,500General Operating Support
Resurrection Catholic Church
$25,000General Operating Support
St Brendan Catholic Church
$23,000General Operating Support
St Mary Catholic Church
$17,592General Operating Support
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
$16,400General Operating Support
St Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church
$13,000General Operating Support
Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Ann Conference
$10,000General Operating Support
St James Catholic Cathedral
$10,000General Operating Support
St John Vianney Catholic Church
$8,800General Operating Support
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church
$6,875General Operating Support
Holy Cross Catholic Church Batavia IL
$6,800General Operating Support
Chesterton Academy of Orlando
$6,200General Operating Support
St Bernard Parish
$6,000General Operating Support
Father Lopez Catholic High School
$6,000Tuition Assistance & General Support
St Vincent de Paul Society
$6,000General Operating Support
Diocese of Orlando
$284,645Operating and clergy support
Diocese of Orlando
$210,542General support & clergy support
Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales
$132,649Parish support and ministry to the needy
Society of St Vincent de Paul - St Ann Conference
$20,000General operating support
Melbourne Central Catholic High School
$20,000Tuition Assistance
Father Lopez Catholic High School
$15,000Operating support
St Brendan Catholic Church
$15,000Parish support
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Melbourne
$10,500Tuition Assistance
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
$10,000Tuition assistance and parish support
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
$9,500Parish support
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School Melbourne
$8,980Tuition assistance
St Joseph Catholic School Palm Bay
$7,500Tuition Assistance
St John Vianney Catholic Church
$7,130Parish support
St Brendan Catholic School
$7,000Tuition Assistance
Basilica Catholic School of St Paul
$6,750Tuition Assistance
Lourdes Academy - Daytona
$6,750Tuition Assistance
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe
$6,700Parish support
St Margaret Mary Catholic Church
$6,000Tuition Assistance
St Philip Phan Van Minh Catholic Church
$6,000Parish support
St John Vianney Catholic Church
$5,850Parish support
