
This foundation functions as the primary philanthropic vehicle for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh, directing virtually all of its funding to diocesan operations and affiliated ministries across the Raleigh Diocese. Grants are intended to support internal church infrastructure, parish and school ministries, clergy and pastoral programs, and diocesan social service activities rather than independent external nonprofits. The giving is explicitly place-based and faith-centered, focused on sustaining the Catholic ecosystem in the Diocese of Raleigh.
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc directs nearly all of its grantmaking to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and affiliates, with awards tied to diocesan operations and ministries rather than outside nonprofits. In 2023, its largest grants supported cemetery maintenance at $789,783 and seminarian education and welfare at $461,584, showing how closely the foundation’s priorities track the internal needs of the Catholic ecosystem it serves. The recent record also includes repeated support for tuition assistance and scholarships, parish support and assistance, and diocesan support and assistance, alongside funding for Catholic charities, special ministries, child and family programs, and church expansion. One of the clearer patterns in the grant list is that the same recipient group in Raleigh appears across many separate awards, each assigned to a designated diocesan purpose. The foundation’s activity is place-based and faith-centered, focused on sustaining parish life, clergy formation, Catholic schools, and charitable outreach within the Diocese of Raleigh.
Clergy formation is a major line of support. The foundation gave $461,584 for seminarian education and welfare and $249,347 for the seminarian partnership program, both routed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and Affiliates in Raleigh. Education support is another recurring theme: a $298,224 grant and a separate $216,222 grant were both labeled tuition assistance and scholarships, while additional awards supported Catholic schools and education initiatives. Parish and diocesan operations also receive dedicated support, including $181,397 for parish support and assistance and $135,300 for diocesan support and assistance. The list also shows mission-specific giving for Catholic charities, special ministries, child and family programs, and church expansion, each with distinct grants tied to diocesan activity.
The foundation’s grant sizes cluster in a middle range, with a p25 of $90,384, a median of $126,300, and a p75 of $223,767. Most awards in the recent file go to the same recipient group, Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and Affiliates, across multiple purpose lines in 2023, which points to recurring internal support rather than one-off external grants. It is a public charity, and it does not fund individuals directly. The active programs list also shows some structured giving through endowments, scholarships, seminarian support, and a Home Mission Society program; unsolicited gifts are accepted for IRA/QCD giving and current endowments.
$5M
$72.6M
$3.1M
$3.2M
Most grants fall between $90K and $224K, with a median of $126K.
25th Percentile
$90K
Median
$126K
75th Percentile
$224K
About 93% of grants go to recipients in NC.
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Highly concentrated and internal: 100% of grants go to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and its affiliates, delivered as repeated/recurring support across 27 grants totaling nearly $5M rather than distributed to external organizations.
Notable grantees: Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and Affiliates (sole grantee; covers parishes, schools, charities, and diocesan operations)
Grantmaking is local and heavily concentrated in North Carolina. Ninety-three percent of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state, and all listed recent grants in the dataset are to U.S. recipients. The recent grants table places the recipient city in Raleigh for every award, with the same diocesan recipient appearing throughout. The country distribution shows 27 grants in the United States and none elsewhere.
It mainly funds diocesan operations and affiliated Catholic ministries within the Diocese of Raleigh. The recent grant list shows support for cemetery maintenance, seminarian education and welfare, tuition assistance and scholarships, parish support, diocesan support, Catholic charities, special ministries, child and family programs, and church expansion.
Typical awards are in the low six figures. The grant-size distribution shows a p25 of $90,384, a median of $126,300, and a p75 of $223,767, with several larger awards above $200,000 and many others near or below $100,000.
Yes. Seminarians are a core beneficiary group. Recent grants include $461,584 for seminarian education and welfare and $249,347 for the seminarian partnership program, and the active programs list includes a dedicated Seminarian Partnership Program.
Very local. The geographic scope of giving is listed as local, 93% of grants go to recipients in North Carolina, and the recent grants table shows all listed awards going to Raleigh recipients in the United States.
The foundation does not fund individuals directly. Its active programs include scholarship and endowment structures, IRA/QCD giving, and mission-related support for diocesan entities, parishes, schools, and ministries.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $789,783 | 2023 | CEMETERY MAINTENANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $461,584 | 2023 | SEMINARIAN EDUCATION AND WELFARE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $437,000 | 2023 | SEMINARIAN EDUCATION AND WELFARE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $298,224 | 2023 | TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $263,643 | 2023 | OTHER |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $249,347 | 2023 | SEMINARIAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $231,312 | 2023 | ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $216,222 | 2023 | TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $208,721 | 2023 | SEMINARIAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $190,964 | 2023 | OTHER |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $181,397 | 2023 | PARISH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NE | $163,708 | 2023 | CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $135,300 | 2023 | DIOCESAN SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $126,300 | 2023 | DIOCESAN SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $122,981 | 2023 | SPECIAL MINISTRIES |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $108,000 | 2023 | CATHOLIC CHARITIES |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $103,600 | 2023 | SPECIAL MINISTRIES |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $100,700 | 2023 | CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NE | $97,170 | 2023 | CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $92,369 | 2023 | CHURCH EXPANSION |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $88,400 | 2023 | LAY FORMATION AND EDUCATION |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $84,700 | 2023 | LAY FORMATION AND EDUCATION |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $78,804 | 2023 | CHURCH EXPANSION |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $69,600 | 2023 | PARISH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $64,889 | 2023 | ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $6,183 | 2023 | CEMETERY MAINTENANCE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST) | RALEIGH, NC | $1,800 | 2023 | CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS |
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$789,783CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$461,584SEMINARIAN EDUCATION AND WELFARE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$437,000SEMINARIAN EDUCATION AND WELFARE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$298,224TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$263,643OTHER
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$249,347SEMINARIAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$231,312ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$216,222TUITION ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$208,721SEMINARIAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$190,964OTHER
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$181,397PARISH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$163,708CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$135,300DIOCESAN SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$126,300DIOCESAN SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$122,981SPECIAL MINISTRIES
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$108,000CATHOLIC CHARITIES
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$103,600SPECIAL MINISTRIES
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$100,700CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$97,170CATHOLIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$92,369CHURCH EXPANSION
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$88,400LAY FORMATION AND EDUCATION
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$84,700LAY FORMATION AND EDUCATION
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$78,804CHURCH EXPANSION
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$69,600PARISH SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$64,889ASSISTANCE FOR THE NEEDY
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$6,183CEMETERY MAINTENANCE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RALEIGH AND AFFILIATES(LIST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST)
$1,800CHILD AND FAMILY PROGRAMS