Funding search · EIN 451740219 · Cedar Rapids, IA
The Catholic Foundation for the
A grantmaking public charity (files IRS Form 990, Schedule I). Charities like this often run real grant programs with application cycles.
- 274
- grants reported
- $13.6M
- total given
- 2021–2024
- filing years
- $16,242
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2021–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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1 grant matching “prupose” · $76,381
- $76,381
St Patrick Church · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2024
For the operational costs and for educational pruposes of St. Patrick Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Top recipients
Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.
- The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education3 grants · $2.3M
- The Archdiocese of Dubuque3 grants · $1.7M
- The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education Fund1 grant · $954,107
- Catholic Charities Foundation3 grants · $905,900
- Archdiocese of Dubuque Seminarian Education Fund2 grants · $624,075
- Archdiocese of Dubuque1 grant · $526,551
- Catholic Charities1 grant · $330,808
- The Archdiocese of Dubuque Seminarian Education1 grant · $328,538
- Holy Family Church2 grants · $249,948
- St Thomas Aquinas Church3 grants · $229,216
Giving over time
Grant history
The 100 largest of 274 grants.
- $1.1M
The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education · Dubuque, IA · 2024
For scholarships and tuition for students in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
- $1.1M
The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Scholarships and tuition for students
- $954,107
The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education Fund · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Scholarships and tuition for students in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
- $582,731
The Archdiocese of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2024
For assistance with operational costs and to have Masses said for the Wellik & Falada families.
- $581,271
The Archdiocese of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Operational costs and to have Masses said for the Wellik & Falada families
- $571,122
The Archdiocese of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Operational costs and Masses
- $526,551
Archdiocese of Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Assistance with operational costs. Masses for the Wellik and Falada families
- $391,647
Archdiocese of Dubuque Seminarian Education Fund · Dubuque, IA · 2024
To assist the Archdiocese of Dubuque with the costs of seminarian education.
- $361,611
Catholic Charities Foundation · Dubuque, IA · 2024
To assist the Catholic Charities Foundation in carrying out its mission of supporting Catholic Charities
- $346,976
Catholic Charities Foundation · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Assist in carrying out its mission of supporting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque
- $330,808
Catholic Charities · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Mission support
- $328,538
The Archdiocese of Dubuque Seminarian Education · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Assist with the costs of seminarian education
- $232,428
Archdiocese of Dubuque Seminarian Education Fund · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Assist the Archdiocese of Dubuque with the costs of seminarian education
- $197,313
Catholic Charities Foundation · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Assist the Catholic Charities Foundation in carrying out its mission
- $127,079
Holy Family Church · New Hampton, IA · 2024
To assist with the education related expenses of Holy Family Parish in New Hampton, Iowa.
- $122,869
Holy Family Church · New Hampton, IA · 2023
Education expenses
- $118,344
St Thomas Aquinas Church · Ames, IA · 2024
For operational, student support, and Works of Mercy
- $105,000
Holy Family Church New Hampton · New Hampton, IA · 2022
Education related expenses of Holy Family Parish
- $99,858
All Saints Church · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2024
For operational use and scholarships for students attending All Saints School
- $99,402
St Thomas Aquinas Church · Ames, IA · 2023
For operational, student support, and Works of Mercy
- $98,617
St Thomas Aquinas Church Ames · Ames, IA · 2022
Operational, student support, and Works of Mercy
- $95,920
St Thomas Aquinas Church Ames Iowa · Ames, IA · 2021
Operational, student support, and Works of Mercy
- $92,588
All Saints Church · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2023
For operational use and scholarships for students attending All Saints School
- $88,300
All Saints Church Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2022
Operational use and scholarships for students attending All Saints School
- $82,182
Mount Calvary Cemetery Association · Dubuque, IA · 2024
For the perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa
- $81,818
The Archdiocese of Dubuque Education · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Scholarships and tuition for students in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
- $80,467
Mount Calvary Cemetery Association · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair
- $79,948
St Joseph Church Marion · Marion, IA · 2024
For the operational costs of St. Joseph Parish and St. Joseph School, Marion, Iowa
- $78,215
Mt Calvary Cemetery Association Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Mt. Calvary Cemetery
- $77,880
All Saints Church Cedar Rapids Iowa · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2021
Operational use and scholarships for students attending All Saints School
- $76,381
St Patrick Church · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2024
For the operational costs and for educational pruposes of St. Patrick Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- $70,043
St Joseph Church · Marion, IA · 2023
Operational costs of St. Joseph Parish and St. Joseph School
- $69,689
Mt Calvary Cemetery Association Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa
- $68,545
St Joseph Church Marion · Marion, IA · 2022
Operational costs and tuition assistance of St. Joseph Parish and School
- $65,144
Basilica of St Francis Xavier · Dyersville, IA · 2024
For charity, operational use, and scholarships for students.
- $58,383
St Joseph Church Marion Iowa · Marion, IA · 2021
Operational costs of St. Joseph Parish and School and for tuition assistance to students
- $55,915
Holy Spirit Parish · Dubuque, IA · 2024
To assist with the education related expenses of Holy Spirit Parish, Dubuque, Iowa
- $55,528
Blessed Sacrament Church · Waterloo, IA · 2024
To provide for the needs of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Waterloo, Iowa
- $54,746
St Cecilia Church · Ames, IA · 2023
To fund church ministries
- $54,382
Blessed Sacrament Church Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2022
Operational and educational use for Blessed Sacrament Parish
- $52,561
Holy Spirit Parish Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Educational related expenses for the parish and seminarian education
- $51,983
Blessed Sacrament Church · Waterloo, IA · 2023
To provide for the needs of Blessed Sacrament Parish
- $50,443
Blessed Sacrament Church Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2021
Operational and educational use for Blessed Sacrament Parish
- $50,383
St Joseph the Worker Church · Dubuque, IA · 2024
To be used to support the educational needs of St. Joseph the Worker Parish community
- $50,248
St Joseph the Worker Church · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Support educational needs
- $50,000
Holy Family Church New Hampton · New Hampton, IA · 2021
Assist with education related expenses of Holy Family Parish in New Hampton, Iowa
- $49,690
St Joseph the Worker Church Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Support the educational needs of St. Joseph the Worker Parish community.
- $48,185
Holy Spirit Parish · Dubuque, IA · 2023
To assist with education related expenses
- $47,972
Holy Spirit Parish Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Assist educational related expenses for the parish and seminarian education
- $46,054
St Joseph the Worker Church Dubuque Iowa · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Support the educational needs of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish community
- $44,337
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools · Waterloo, IA · 2024
To assist with the operational costs of Cedar Valley Catholic Schools and to provide tuition assistance to families.
- $39,799
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools · Waterloo, IA · 2023
Operational costs and tuition assistance
- $37,366
St Mary'S Church Manchester · Manchester, IA · 2024
To assist with the educational needs of St. Mary Parish and St. Mary School
- $36,241
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools · Waterloo, IA · 2022
Operational costs and tuition assistance to families of Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
- $36,158
Aquin Educational System · Cascade, IA · 2024
To assist with the operational costs of Aquin Catholic Elementary School and to provide tuition assistance to families.
- $35,947
Aquin Educational System · Cascade, IA · 2023
Operational costs and tuition assistance
- $34,789
Bosco Catholic School System · Gilbertville, IA · 2024
To provide general support to Don Bosco Catholic School, Gilbertville, Iowa.
- $34,477
Aquin Educational System Cascade · Cascade, IA · 2022
Operational costs and tuition assistance to families of Aquin Catholic Elementary School
- $34,347
Lasalle Catholic · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2024
To provide need based scholarships to qualifying families enrolled at LaSalle Catholic Schools, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- $34,098
Seton Catholic Schools · Peosta, IA · 2024
For operational expenses and tuition scholarships for students attending Seton Catholic School, Farley, Iowa
- $31,124
Seton Catholic Schools · Peosta, IA · 2023
Operational costs and tuition assistance
- $30,897
Basilica of St Francis Xavier · Dyersville, IA · 2023
Operational costs and tuition assistance
- $30,780
Don Bosco High School · Gilbertville, IA · 2023
General support
- $30,404
Don Bosco High School Gilbertville · Gilbertville, IA · 2022
General support to Don Bosco Catholic School
- $30,000
Aquin Educational System Cascade · Cascade, IA · 2021
Operational costs and tuition assistance of Aquin Catholic Elementary School
- $29,360
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools · Waterloo, IA · 2021
Operational costs and tuition assistance of Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
- $29,231
St Francis Cemetery of Dyersville · Dyersville, IA · 2024
For the perpetual care, maintenance and repair of St. Francis Cemetery of Dyersville, Iowa
- $28,910
Newman Catholic School System Foundation · Mason City, IA · 2024
For scholarships and tuition assistance for students from Newman Catholic Schools
- $28,883
St Joseph'S Church · Bellevue, IA · 2024
To assist with education related expenses of St. Joseph's Church, Bellevue, IA
- $28,791
Newman Catholic School System Foundation · Mason City, IA · 2023
Scholarships and tuition assistance
- $28,618
Calvary Cemetery Association · Charles City, IA · 2024
For the perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, Iowa
- $28,581
Seton Catholic Schools Farley · Peosta, IA · 2022
Operational expenses and tuition scholarships for students attending Seton Catholic School
- $28,141
St Cecilia Church · Ames, IA · 2024
To fund church ministries at St. Cecilia Church, Ames, Iowa.
- $28,133
Don Bosco High School Gilbertville Iowa · Gilbertville, IA · 2021
Provide general support to Don Bosco Catholic School, Gilbertville, Iowa
- $27,996
Calvary Cemetery Association · Charles City, IA · 2023
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair
- $27,964
Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2024
For the perpetual care, maintenance and repair of the Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo, Waterloo, Iowa
- $27,245
Calvary Cemetery Association Charles City · Charles City, IA · 2022
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Calvary Cemetery
- $27,207
Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2023
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair
- $27,160
Mt Olivet Cemetery Association · Dubuque, IA · 2024
For the perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dubuque, Iowa.
- $26,540
Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2022
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of the Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo
- $26,444
St Francis Cemetery of Dyersville · Dyersville, IA · 2022
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
- $26,422
St Raphael Cathedral · Dubuque, IA · 2024
To provide funds for the Program of Liturgical Music at St Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa
- $26,372
St Joseph'S Church · Bellevue, IA · 2023
Education related expenses
- $26,351
St Raphael Cathedral · Dubuque, IA · 2023
To provide funds for the Program of Liturgical Music
- $26,204
Mt Olivet Cemetery Association · Dubuque, IA · 2023
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair
- $26,057
St Raphael Cathedral Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Provide funds for the Program of Liturgical Music at St Raphael's Cathedral
- $25,884
St Patrick'S Church · Cedar Falls, IA · 2024
To be used for the general operations of the St. Patrick, Cedar Falls, School
- $25,638
Immaculate Conception Church · Gilbertville, IA · 2024
To provide funds solely to support the educational programs of Immaculate Conception Church, Gilbertville, IA
- $25,567
Immaculate Conception Church · Gilbertville, IA · 2023
Support educational programs
- $25,276
Immaculate Conception Church Gilbertville · Gilbertville, IA · 2022
Support the educational programs of Immaculate Conception Church
- $25,223
Mt Olivet Cemetery Association Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2022
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Mt. Olivet Cemetery
- $24,912
Immaculate Conception Church · Charles City, IA · 2024
To provide funds solely to support the educational programs of Immaculate Conception Church, Gilbertville, IA
- $24,876
Calvary Cemetery Association Charles City Iowa · Charles City, IA · 2021
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of Calvary Cemetery, Charles City, Iowa
- $24,802
St Patrick'S Church · Cedar Falls, IA · 2023
General operations
- $24,616
Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo · Waterloo, IA · 2021
Perpetual care, maintenance and repair of the Catholic Cemeteries of Waterloo, Iowa
- $24,519
St Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center · Cedar Falls, IA · 2023
Operational costs and engage the community with the "Donuts & Dialogue" program
- $24,478
St Patrick'S Church Cedar Falls · Cedar Falls, IA · 2022
General operations of the St. Patrick School
- $24,381
Immaculate Conception Church · Charles City, IA · 2023
Support the educational programs
- $24,165
St Raphael Cathedral Dubuque · Dubuque, IA · 2021
Provide funds for the Program of Liturgical Music at St Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque, Iowa
- $24,057
Immaculate Conception Church Charles City · Charles City, IA · 2022
Educational programming at the parish
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