Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston

About Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston

A defining feature of The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc is its use of endowment distributions and campaign-linked support to move money across Catholic schools, parishes, ministries, and service organizations in Greater Boston. Recent grants show that pattern clearly: Regina Cleri Residence received $1,869,996 in 2023 and $1,286,474 in 2024 for distributions and loan payment support, while Lawrence Catholic Academy received $1,849,370 in 2023 for school capital improvements. The funder also channels large gifts to archdiocesan entities, including the Archdiocese of Boston Central Ministries, which received $1,787,420 in 2023. Education is a recurring thread, especially for Catholic schools and student access. The Catholic Schools Office received multiple grants for distributions, capital work, professional development, and early childhood support, and South Boston Catholic Academy also appears in the recent grants list for school capital improvements. Faith-related giving is another visible part of the portfolio, with parish and cathedral-related distributions appearing alongside program support for ministries and Catholic institutions. The overall picture is of a local funder that combines restricted distributions, capital financing, and scholarships within a tightly defined Catholic service area.

What Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Funds

Education is one of the clearest grantmaking themes. Lawrence Catholic Academy received $1,849,370 in 2023 for school capital improvements, and South Boston Catholic Academy received $362,691 in 2024 for the same purpose. The Catholic Schools Office also appears repeatedly with grants tied to professional development for teachers and principals, early childhood block support, and school initiatives. Faith and parish support is another core area. St Cecilia Parish Boston received $375,845 in 2023 and $301,818 in 2024 through Inspiring Hope campaign distributions, while St Mary of the Sacred Heart Parish Hanover received $244,355 in 2024 and $241,704 in 2023 under the same campaign. Health and human services show up through Catholic Charitable Bureau - Boston, which received $1,219,151 in 2023 and $570,487 in 2024 for Inspiring Hope campaign distributions. Saint Mary's Center for Women and Children also appears with a $400,000 donor intention gift in 2024.

How Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Gives