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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-4098671
Regional Funder
Subordinate Organization
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA

SACRAMENTO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
95-4098671
Regional Funder
Subordinate Organization

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Est.

1986

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Catholic Charities of California is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California and Missouri, with a total of $32.2 million in grants paid in 2024 to 34 grantees. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Catholic Charities of California can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF CALIFORNIA, WITH PARTICULAR REGARD FOR THE POOR AND MARGINALIZED THROUGH THE TWELVE DIOCESAN CHARITIES AGENCIES.
Total Funding Given

$32.2M

2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
56%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

37

Median 1st year grant
$229.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$316.6K
S
Shannon Lahey
Board Member
K
Kenneth Sawa
Board Member
M
Most Reverend Jaime Soto
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA?
No. CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA give?
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA primarily gives to organizations located in California and Missouri. 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 CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $229 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA make each year?
In 2024, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $32.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF SANTA ROSA, and NORTHERN VALLEY CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA?
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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