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CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

St. Paul, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1893463
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

St. Paul, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1893463
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Catholic United Financial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that has paid out a total of $5.3 million in grants to 71 grantees, primarily focusing on Minnesota, with additional support in New York and North Dakota. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUPPORT FINANCIALLY THE SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS OF THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY WHERE CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL HAS A MAJOR PRESENCE.
Total Funding Given

$5.3M

2024
Grantees funded
71
Multi-year grantees
21%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

83

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mark Zeman
Board Member
J
James Wensel
Board Member
M
Michael Ahles
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION?
No. CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION give?
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New York, and North Dakota. 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 UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION, DIOCESE OF ST CLOUD, and IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION?
CATHOLIC UNITED FINANCIAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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