Helping Catholics with faith-inspired giving and legacy planning while stewarding funds for the long-term sustainability of the Catholic organizations in our community.
The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia’s giving is anchored by a $1,000,000 donor-advised grant to the University of Notre Dame, but most of its work stays close to the Archdiocese of Atlanta and North Georgia. The foundation supports Catholic education, parish life, clergy and seminarian support, social services, and ministries tied to Catholic social teaching. Its recent grants show both institution-level support and fund-based giving: Archdiocese of Atlanta received $509,650 for general operation and education and care of priest, while Our Lady of Mercy High School received $542,160 for general operations. Other large awards have gone to St Pius X Catholic High School, Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc, and Catholic Foundation of North Georgia Inc, indicating a mix of school support, parish-related work, and donor-advised funds. The grantmaking pattern also includes designated funds and endowed programs, such as scholarships, school operations support, and parish ministry funds. That combination points to a foundation that serves donors while also directing resources to Catholic organizations, schools, and ministries across its local Catholic network.
Catholic education is a central theme. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia gave $291,500 to St Pius X Catholic High School in 2025 for general operations, donor-advised funds, and student-related support, and $138,200 to St Jude the Apostle Catholic School in 2025 for general operations. School support also appears in endowed programs such as the Conrads Family Education Fund, the Don Hedges ’70 Scholarship, and the Ann Marie (Schroer) Worosz ’60 Scholarship. Parish and ministry support is another clear area: Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dalton received $126,206 in 2024 for general operations and donor-advised funds, while Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Atlanta received $60,900 in 2025 for general operations. The foundation also funds Catholic service organizations, including $151,791 to Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc in 2025 for general operations and donor-advised funds, and $75,250 to St Vincent de Paul Georgia in 2025 for the same broad purpose.
Typical awards are modest compared with the largest grants: the p25 grant size is $8,500, the median is $13,500, and the p75 is $33,340. The grant list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including St Pius X Catholic High School, Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc, St Thomas More Catholic School, and Cathedral of Christ the King. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation also uses donor-advised funds and endowed or designated funds alongside direct grants. Its active programs include both application-based grants and automatic school grants, with some programs marked as accepting unsolicited requests and others as not open to unsolicited applications.
$5.6M
$150.5M
$13.5M
$7.8M
Most grants fall between $9K and $33K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$33K
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Giving is overwhelmingly local: 92% of grants go to recipients in Georgia, and the top state by grant count is GA. Recent grants are concentrated in metro Atlanta and nearby North Georgia communities, with repeat recipients in Smyrna, Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, Fayetteville, Doraville, Alpharetta, Dalton, and Gainesville. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 213 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. recipient countries shown.
Its active programs and recent grants point to Catholic schools, parishes, Catholic ministries, and faith-based service organizations. Examples include St Pius X Catholic High School, Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Dalton, Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc, and St Vincent de Paul Georgia. It also supports scholarships and endowed school funds.
The typical grant size is $8,500 at the 25th percentile, $13,500 at the median, and $33,340 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from small school and parish awards to larger donor-advised and operating grants.
No. Most grants go to Georgia recipients, but recent awards also include organizations in Indiana, Ohio, and Texas. The recipient-country distribution is still entirely U.S.-based, with 213 grants in the United States.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including St Pius X Catholic High School, Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc, St Thomas More Catholic School, and Cathedral of Christ the King. That indicates ongoing relationships and repeated support.
Some programs are application-based and accept unsolicited requests, including Crescere Fund for Sharing the Good News, Catholic Community Grants, and St. Margaret de Castello Endowment Fund. Other funds and scholarships listed in the active programs section are not open to unsolicited applications.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Catholic Foundation of North Georgia that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open only to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Atlanta.
Deadline: February 1–28 annually; applications are due by 5 PM on February 28.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, and their mission, values, and behaviors must not conflict with Catholic teachings. Fall applicants must have been established for three or more years. Non-Catholic organizations that received two consecutive grants within two years must wait one grant cycle before reapplying and must provide a recommendation form from a Catholic associated with the organization.
Deadline: August 1–31 annually; applications are due by 5 PM on August 31.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $2,150,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Archdiocese of Atlanta | Smyrna, GA | $516,311 | 2026 | General Operation and Education and Care of Priest |
| St Pius X Catholic High School | Atlanta, GA | $403,450 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Catholic Charities Atlanta Inc | Smyrna, GA | $277,530 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| St Vincent de Paul Georgia | Atlanta, GA | $158,600 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| St Jude the Apostle Catholic School | Sandy Springs, GA | $143,500 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School | Atlanta, GA | $118,500 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St Thomas More Catholic School | Decatur, GA | $89,200 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Atlanta, GA | $83,900 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St Michael Catholic Church | Gainesville, GA | $75,600 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Cathedral of Christ the King | Atlanta, GA | $65,268 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School | Decatur, GA | $65,140 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church | Alpharetta, GA | $63,900 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic School | Hapeville, GA | $52,000 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Mt Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Retreat Inc | West Clarksville, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| My Sister's Place | Gainesville, GA | $50,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| St Mary's Academy | Fayetteville, GA | $49,440 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Rome, GA | $37,040 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School | Brookhaven, GA | $36,100 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Mercy Care Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $36,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Catholic Charities USA | Baltimore, MD | $35,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| St Joseph Catholic Church Marietta | Marietta, GA | $33,300 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Marist School | Atlanta, GA | $26,050 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Saia Employee Relief Foundation Inc | Johns Creek, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Southern University System Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | $25,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| St Benedict Catholic Church | Johns Creek, GA | $25,000 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Catholic Church of St Ann | Marietta, GA | $23,800 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Blessed Trinity Catholic High School | Roswell, GA | $23,000 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | $22,500 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| St Brigid Catholic Church | Johns Creek, GA | $22,500 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School | Athens, GA | $22,440 | 2026 | General Operations |
| St Catherine of Siena Catholic School | Kennesaw, GA | $21,500 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center | Sandy Springs, GA | $21,400 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Lafayette Catholic School System | Lafayette, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus | Atlanta, GA | $19,900 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Holy Spirit Preparatory School | Atlanta, GA | $19,000 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church | Flowery Branch, GA | $18,950 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School | Atlanta, GA | $18,700 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Church | Brookhaven, GA | $18,500 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Marietta, GA | $18,000 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Choices Pregnancy Care Center | Gainesville, GA | $17,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Catholic Center at Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | $15,750 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Christ Our Hope Catholic Church | Lithonia, GA | $15,400 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Cool Girls | Decatur, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | Donor Advised Funds |
| Reach for Excellence | Atlanta, GA | $14,950 | 2026 | General Operations and Donor Advised Funds |
| St John Neumann Regional Catholic School | Lilburn, GA | $14,500 | 2026 | General Operations |
| All Saints Catholic Church | Dunwoody, GA | $14,300 | 2026 | General Operations |
| Queen of Angels Catholic School | Roswell, GA | $13,900 | 2026 | General Operations |
| The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Atlanta, GA | $13,700 | 2026 | General Operations |
Archdiocese of Atlanta
$516,311General Operation and Education and Care of Priest
St Pius X Catholic High School
$403,450General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
St Jude the Apostle Catholic School
$143,500General Operations
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School
$118,500General Operations
St Thomas More Catholic School
$89,200General Operations
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
$83,900General Operations
St Michael Catholic Church
$75,600General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Cathedral of Christ the King
$65,268General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
St Peter Claver Regional Catholic School
$65,140General Operations
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
$63,900General Operations
St John the Evangelist Catholic School
$52,000General Operations
Mt Irenaeus Franciscan Mountain Retreat Inc
$50,000Donor Advised Funds
My Sister's Place
$50,000Donor Advised Funds
St Mary's Academy
$49,440General Operations
St Mary's Catholic School
$37,040General Operations
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School
$36,100General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Catholic Charities USA
$35,000Donor Advised Funds
St Joseph Catholic Church Marietta
$33,300General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Marist School
$26,050General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Saia Employee Relief Foundation Inc
$25,000Donor Advised Funds
St Benedict Catholic Church
$25,000General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Catholic Church of St Ann
$23,800General Operations
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
$23,000General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
St Brigid Catholic Church
$22,500General Operations
Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School
$22,440General Operations
St Catherine of Siena Catholic School
$21,500General Operations
Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center
$21,400General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Lafayette Catholic School System
$20,000Donor Advised Funds
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
$19,900General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Holy Spirit Preparatory School
$19,000General Operations
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
$18,950General Operations
Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School
$18,700General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
$18,500Donor Advised Funds
St Joseph Catholic School
$18,000General Operations
Choices Pregnancy Care Center
$17,000Donor Advised Funds
Catholic Center at Georgia Tech
$15,750General Operations
Christ Our Hope Catholic Church
$15,400General Operations
Reach for Excellence
$14,950General Operations and Donor Advised Funds
St John Neumann Regional Catholic School
$14,500General Operations
All Saints Catholic Church
$14,300General Operations
Queen of Angels Catholic School
$13,900General Operations
The Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
$13,700General Operations