Community foundation · EIN 83-0400149
The Catholic Community Foundation
San Jose, CA
The Catholic Community Foundation is a community foundation based in San Jose, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $12.4M in grants paid across 86 grants, with $159M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Columbia River Maritime Museum, Diocese of San Jose (and Its Parishes) and Liberty Restoration Inc.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Catholic Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The foundation requires annual reports from most grant recipients to confirm how the funds were spent. many of the grants also require a mid-year report to check the progress of the program. for donor advised fund grants, the foundation's grants program manager does research and due diligence before the issuance of a grant.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The catholic community foundation facilitates impactful grantmaking and collaboration by connecting generous donors with effective ministries, programs, and organizations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River Maritime Museum | Astoria, OR | General Support | $5,161,472 |
| Diocese of San Jose (and Its Parishes) | San Jose, CA | General Support | $2,510,375 |
| Liberty Restoration Inc | Astoria, OR | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Clear Creek Services Inc | Fremont, CA | General Support | $384,050 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Patterson, CA | General Support | $384,050 |
| St Joseph Financial Services | South Bend, IN | General Support | $250,000 |
| Sacred Heart Nativity School | San Jose, CA | General Support | $207,531 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory | San Jose, CA | General Support | $198,775 |
| Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA | General Support | $160,855 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | St Paul, MN | General Support | $152,095 |
| Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jos Jesuit High School | San Jose, CA | General Support | $101,692 |
| St Francis High School | Mountain View, CA | General Support | $91,650 |
| Smuin Ballet | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $55,000 |
| Holy Spirit Parish - Newman Hall | Berkeley, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara, CA | General Support | $45,242 |
| Presentation High School | San Jose, CA | General Support | $39,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | General Support | $35,531 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | General Support | $35,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | Atherton, CA | General Support | $33,990 |
| Sovereign Order of Malta - Western Association | Menlo Park, CA | General Support | $31,300 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | General Support | $30,300 |
| Jesuits West | Los Gatos, CA | General Support | $29,000 |
The 25 largest of 86 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Catholic Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check The Catholic Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Catholic Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $12,364,194 in grants paid (86 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Catholic Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Columbia River Maritime Museum (OR), $5.16M, Diocese of San Jose (and Its Parishes) (CA), $2.51M, Liberty Restoration Inc (OR), $1M, Clear Creek Services Inc (CA), $384K and Sacred Heart Church (CA), $384K.