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    Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education

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    About Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education

    To champion the inclusion of students with disabilities in Catholic schools by providing educational resources, fundraising and promoting a culture of belonging.

    Focus Areas

    Inclusive Catholic educationSpecial education supportTeacher professional developmentStudent scholarshipsSpeech-language & occupational therapy servicesSchool grants for inclusion programs

    Who They Fund

    children with special needs / students with disabilitiesmainstream school teachers and school staff (as implementers)

    Funding Style

    direct service / program supporttargeted support for a specific population

    About Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education

    Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc. centers its grantmaking on one clear purpose: helping Catholic schools include students with disabilities and learning differences. The largest recent awards show that emphasis in practice, with repeated support to St Michael the Archangel in Lees Summit, Missouri, including grants of $80,001 in 2024, $75,000 in 2023, and $67,998 in 2025 for inclusive education for children with special needs. Similar support has gone to schools in Kansas City, Missouri, and nearby communities, all tied to building inclusive classrooms and school environments. The foundation’s work is organized around school-based inclusion rather than broad, generalized education giving. Its grants support special educators, paraprofessionals, learning materials, technology, and other resources that help schools enroll and support students with significant intellectual or developmental disabilities or learning differences. Teacher development is another recurring part of the model, with scholarships aimed at continuing education for teachers and administrators who work in inclusive Catholic education. Student scholarships also appear as a distinct program area, indicating that the foundation supports both school capacity and individual participation within its partner-school network.

    What Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Funds

    Inclusive Catholic education is the foundation’s core grantmaking area. It gave $68,001 in 2024 to Our Lady of the Presentation in Kansas City, Missouri, for inclusive education for children with special needs, and later supported the same school again with $62,998 in 2025 for the same purpose. The foundation also funds school-level support for students with disabilities and learning differences. In 2025, it gave $66,998 to St Therese School in Kansas City, Missouri, and $64,998 to St Elizabeth Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri, both for inclusive education for children with special needs. Teacher development is another clear theme. The Teacher Scholarship Program supports continuing education for teachers and administrators, and the grant descriptions specify written requests that explain course content, costs, and how the training strengthens inclusive teaching and learning practices. Student support appears through the Heart of FIRE Student Scholarships program for students attending FIRE partner schools.

    How Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Gives

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $754K

    Total Assets

    $1.9M

    Total Revenue

    $1.3M

    Total Expenses

    $1.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $24K and $60K, with a median of $40K.

    25th Percentile

    $24K

    Median

    $40K

    75th Percentile

    $60K

    Geographic Reach

    Local6 states funded

    About 88% of grants go to recipients in MO.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Leadership

    Gretchen Vosburgh

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    Topics

    inclusive educationspecial education / education for children with disabilitiesdisability inclusion in mainstream schoolsaccessible learning materials and accommodationsteacher professional development in special needs education

    Typical grants fall in a mid-five-figure band: p25 is $24,000, median is $39,999, and p75 is $59,500. The recent grant list shows repeated awards to the same schools across multiple years, including St Michael the Archangel, St Elizabeth Elementary School, St Peter's School, Holy Cross School, and Our Lady of Hope, which points to ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. The foundation is a private operating foundation style grantmaker focused on direct program support and targeted inclusion work. Some teacher-scholarship programs accept unsolicited requests, and those applications require a written description of the course or conference and its benefit to inclusive teaching.

    Where Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in Missouri: 88% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s top state. Recent awards are centered in the Kansas City area, with additional recipients in Lees Summit and Independence. The distribution is local, and all grants in the recipient-country data go to U.S. organizations. The city pattern shows a strong cluster around Kansas City, Missouri, alongside nearby communities in the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education

    What does Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc. fund?

    It funds inclusive Catholic education for students with disabilities and learning differences. Recent grants support inclusive education for children with special needs, along with school resources such as special educators, paraprofessionals, learning materials, technology, teacher training, and student scholarships.

    How large are the foundation’s typical grants?

    Typical grants cluster in the middle of the five-figure range. The distribution provided shows p25 at $24,000, a median of $39,999, and p75 at $59,500.

    Does the foundation support the same schools more than once?

    Yes. Several schools appear in multiple years, including St Michael the Archangel, St Elizabeth Elementary School, St Peter's School, Holy Cross School, and Our Lady of Hope. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than isolated awards.

    Can teachers apply for support?

    Yes. The Teacher Scholarships programs support teachers and administrators pursuing continuing education that strengthens inclusive teaching and learning practices. One version accepts unsolicited requests and asks applicants to submit a written request with course content, costs, and the expected benefit to inclusive environments.

    Where does most of the foundation’s grantmaking go?

    Most grants go to recipients in Missouri, with 88% of grants landing in the state. The recent grant list is concentrated in Kansas City, Lees Summit, and Independence.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    St Michael the ArchangelLees Summit, MO$67,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Therese SchoolKansas City, MO$66,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolKansas City, MO$64,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of the PresentationKansas City, MO$62,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Peter's SchoolKansas City, MO$60,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Visitation Grade SchoolKansas City, MO$58,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Nativity of Mary SchoolIndependence, MO$45,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of HopeKansas City, MO$42,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Holy Cross SchoolKansas City, MO$42,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Patrick SchoolKansas City, MO$42,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Regis SchoolKansas City, MO$37,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Thomas More SchoolKansas City, MO$34,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Pius X High SchoolKansas City, MO$24,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Catholic School OfficeKansas City, MO$19,9982025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Notre Dame de Sion High SchoolKansas City, MO$18,0002025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of DenverLittleton, CO$16,2522025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of Central IllinoisNormal, IL$14,5682025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI$12,5392025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of Northeast IowaRaymond, IA$8,7652025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of New HampshireManchester, NH$7,2632025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    FIRE Foundation of Northwest IowaSioux City, IA$6,6052025To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Michael the ArchangelLees Summit, MO$80,0012024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of the PresentationKansas City, MO$68,0012024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Peter's SchoolKansas City, MO$63,9992024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolKansas City, MO$60,0002024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Visitation Grade SchoolKansas City, MO$59,0012024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Therese SchoolKansas City, MO$54,9992024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Nativity of Mary SchoolIndependence, MO$54,0002024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Holy Cross SchoolKansas City, MO$39,9992024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of HopeKansas City, MO$39,9992024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Regis SchoolKansas City, MO$35,0012024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Thomas More SchoolKansas City, MO$30,9992024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Patrick SchoolKansas City, MO$30,0002024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Notre Dame de Sion High SchoolKansas City, MO$24,0002024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Pius X High SchoolKansas City, MO$24,0002024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Catholic School OfficeKansas City, MO$20,0012024To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Michael the ArchangelLees Summit, MO$75,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of the PresentationLees Summit, MO$60,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Elizabeth Elementary SchoolKansas City, MO$60,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Peter's SchoolKansas City, MO$60,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Therese SchoolKansas City, MO$54,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Visitation Grade SchoolKansas City, MO$54,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Nativity of Mary SchoolIndependene, MO$48,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Our Lady of HopeKansas City, MO$36,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Holy Cross SchoolKansas City, MO$36,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Thomas More SchoolKansas City, MO$30,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Patrick SchoolKansas City, MO$27,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    St Regis SchoolKansas City, MO$24,9992023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Notre Dame de SionKansas City, MO$24,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.
    Catholic School OfficeKansas City, MO$18,0002023To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Michael the Archangel

    $67,998
    Lees Summit, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Therese School

    $66,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Elizabeth Elementary School

    $64,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of the Presentation

    $62,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Peter's School

    $60,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Visitation Grade School

    $58,998
    Kansas City, MO
    2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Nativity of Mary School

    $45,000
    Independence, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of Hope

    $42,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Holy Cross School

    $42,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Patrick School

    $42,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Regis School

    $37,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Thomas More School

    $34,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Pius X High School

    $24,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Catholic School Office

    $19,998
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Notre Dame de Sion High School

    $18,000
    Kansas City, MO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of Denver

    $16,252
    Littleton, CO2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of Central Illinois

    $14,568
    Normal, IL2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of Milwaukee

    $12,539
    Milwaukee, WI2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of Northeast Iowa

    $8,765
    Raymond, IA2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of New Hampshire

    $7,263
    Manchester, NH2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa

    $6,605
    Sioux City, IA2025

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Michael the Archangel

    $80,001
    Lees Summit, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of the Presentation

    $68,001
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Peter's School

    $63,999
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Elizabeth Elementary School

    $60,000
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Visitation Grade School

    $59,001
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Therese School

    $54,999
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Nativity of Mary School

    $54,000
    Independence, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Holy Cross School

    $39,999
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of Hope

    $39,999
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Regis School

    $35,001
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Thomas More School

    $30,999
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Patrick School

    $30,000
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Notre Dame de Sion High School

    $24,000
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Pius X High School

    $24,000
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Catholic School Office

    $20,001
    Kansas City, MO2024

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Michael the Archangel

    $75,000
    Lees Summit, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of the Presentation

    $60,000
    Lees Summit, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Elizabeth Elementary School

    $60,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Peter's School

    $60,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Therese School

    $54,999
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Visitation Grade School

    $54,999
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Nativity of Mary School

    $48,999
    Independene, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Our Lady of Hope

    $36,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Holy Cross School

    $36,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Thomas More School

    $30,999
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Patrick School

    $27,999
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    St Regis School

    $24,999
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Notre Dame de Sion

    $24,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

    Catholic School Office

    $18,000
    Kansas City, MO2023

    To support inclusive education for children with special needs.

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    Inclusive educationSpecial educationK-12 school supports+1 more

    Who can apply: Catholic schools located within the boundaries of the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph planning to enroll a child who has a significant intellectual/developmental disability or learning difference; schools must be committed to fully embracing inclusive education and assume ownership of the inclusion program. Schools are expected to engage in fundraising and partnership with FIRE.

    Deadline: Grant application process begins in January each year (annual application cycle). Specific submission deadlines not listed on site; applicants are asked to contact the Executive Director.

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