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Est.

2013

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Catholic Education Scholarship Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives, having paid out a total of $2.1 million in grants in 2024 to a single grantee. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LISTED IN THE OFFICIAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO.
Total Funding Given
$2.1M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO, IL
$8.5M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$1.9M
Median 2nd year grant
$2.2M
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Northern Trust Co
Board Member
M
Mary Patricia Burns
Board Member
M
Most Reverend Cardinal Cupich
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
No. CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST give?
CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.9 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST make each year?
In 2024, CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST?
CATHOLIC EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.