North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation
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About North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation
NACEPF's broadband service, religious and educational programming, and advocacy efforts aim to support education at every level, from early childhood through adult education, and to increase the availability and deployment of broadband in support of lifelong learning.
Focus Areas
K-12 and higher educationBroadband access / digital inclusionFaith-based programmingPhilanthropic programs (food, housing, healthcare access)International education / school construction and adult literacy
Who They Fund
schoolchildren (students in places of education)students needing college-preparatory tuition assistanceadult learners in developing countries (adult literacy participants)homeless women and childrenpoor and vulnerable populations globally
About North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation
A $10 million grant to Mary’s Meals USA in 2025 stands out in North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation Inc.’s recent giving, because it pairs scale with a direct school-based purpose: providing every child with one nutritious meal in a place of education. The foundation’s grant history also shows repeated support for education-focused work beyond food access, including major gifts to Buildon Inc for constructing schools and launching adult literacy programs in developing countries. In the United States, it funds tuition assistance, Catholic schools, religious organizations, and nonprofits that need broadband or technology support. It also backs mission-aligned humanitarian work, including aid for poor and vulnerable populations, healthcare delivery, and assistance for homeless women and children. The pattern is not limited to one type of organization. Recent grantees range from a Rhode Island church and academy to national charities and local service providers, with several recipients appearing more than once across multiple years. This mix suggests a funder that combines large-scale international education and nutrition support with smaller, recurring grants tied to Catholic education, digital access, and social services.
What North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation Funds
Education appears in several forms. North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation Inc gave $1.31 million to Buildon Inc in 2024 for construction of 20 schools and 10 adult literacy programs in developing countries, and it also supported St Patricks Church with $576,000 for tuition assistance so students could receive a college-preparatory education. The foundation’s broadband giving is another clear thread: Cleveland Public Library received $36,313 to support broadband and technology needs, while Dream City Christian School received $18,258 for the same purpose. Mission-related humanitarian work is also present. Catholic Relief Services received $65,000 in 2025 for aid to poor and vulnerable people around the world, and Mission Doctors Association received $26,000 in 2025 for lifesaving medical care around the world. In Rhode Island, Holy Family Home received $250,000 to assist homeless women and children.
How North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation Gives
Typical grants are modest relative to the largest awards: the 25th percentile is $6,633, the median is $11,812, and the 75th percentile is $25,000. That distribution sits alongside a few very large program gifts, including multimillion-dollar support for education and school meal work. The foundation gives repeatedly to some organizations across multiple years, including Mary’s Meals USA Inc, Buildon Inc, Catholic Relief Services, Holy Family Home, and Rhode Island State Right to Life Committee Inc. It is classified as a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Unsolicited applications are accepted for at least some active programs, including Connect for Success Grants and the Wi-Fly Pilot Grant for Educators.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$10.7M
Total Assets
$133.2M
Total Revenue
$20.8M
Total Expenses
$17.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $7K and $25K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$25K
Geographic Reach
National24 states funded
About 16% of grants go to recipients in RI.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
JOHN PRIMEAU
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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