Overview

Sign up for

Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Catholic Education Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking with a total of $5.2 million distributed to 32 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND VITALITY OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOUISVILLE.
Total Funding Given
$5.2M
2025
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
plg-image
plg-image
Evaluate your own portfolio
Understand the health of your own grantees and uncover signs of risk.
Total No. of Grants
56
Median 1st year grant
$18.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$33.4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Richard a Lechleiter
Board Member
J
Julie E Baum
Board Member
R
Robert D Cecil
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
No. CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC give?
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Kentucky, Indiana, and Georgia. 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 FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $5.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NOTRE DAME ACADEMY, ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF LOUISVILLE, and ST ATHANASIUS CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC?
CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.