Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations
ADVOCATES FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION & is a public charity based in North Bend, Ohio. Formed in 2009, it states that its mission is “scholarships for education, clubs, and organizations.”
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations at a glance
In short: Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations gave $275K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,336
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,356
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,161
- Total assets
- $177,220
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations
- Contact
Mailing address: 3271 Citation Lane, North Bend, OH 45052-9795
Phone: (513) 314-1064
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Cincinnati ($52K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($35,265), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 50 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2021 grantees are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Crestview Hills, Kentucky. These grants do not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $328K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $51,842 |
| Norhtern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | Scholarship | $45,479 |
| Seton High School Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $36,057 |
| Elder High School Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $30,690 |
| Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY | Scholarship | $21,595 |
| Ohio University Athens, OH | Scholarship | $15,011 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $35,265 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Scholarship | $11,161 |
| The Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $9,813 |
| Cincinnati West Soccer Club Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $7,840 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,220 | $368,523 | $360,969 | $275,336 | 15 | $9 |
| 2023 | $169,668 | $428,442 | $389,888 | $327,896 | 16 | $9 |
| 2022 | $131,114 | $308,103 | $323,406 | — | — | $10 |
| 2021 | $146,416 | $396,915 | $291,172 | $277,349 | 13 | $9 |
| 2020 | $40,673 | $37,471 | $116,846 | $112,534 | 6 | $19 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “scholarships for education, clubs, and organizations.” Listed 2021 grantees include the University of Cincinnati, whose stated mission is to serve patients, visitors, and staff of University Hospital of Cincinnati, and Thomas More University, which describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts university inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Grantmaking
The 2022, 2023, and 2024 filings each report zero grants. Two 2021 grants are listed: $16,305 to the University of Cincinnati and $5,032 to Thomas More University Inc. The amounts of these listed grants ranged from $5,032 to $16,305.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chris Knorr as board member, Jennifer Burns as president, Steve Burns as vice president, and Paul Weil as secretary.
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations is led by Jennifer Burns, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Burns
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Knorr
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Weil
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Burns
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martha Gavin (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations
How much does Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations give each year?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations gave $275K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $328K across 16 grants.
What is Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's typical grant size?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's median grant in 2024 was $11,161, and its average grant was $18,356, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations that year got $9K on average.
Where does Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations give grants?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations gives mostly in Ohio: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).
Does Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
Who are Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's largest grantees?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's largest 2024 grantees include University of Cincinnati ($51,842), Norhtern Kentucky University ($45,479) and Seton High School ($36,057), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($35,265), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations reported $177K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $369K.
What does Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “scholarships for education, clubs, and organizations.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's EIN?
Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0523644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Advocates for Catholic Education & Organizations funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/advocates-for-catholic-education-and-organizations-morg_c80276a13b304a68b236e476f860dbbd
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