Catholic Charities Foundation
Support the mission and social services programs of catholic charities of the archdiocese of omaha, inc.
Catholic Charities Foundation at a glance
In short: Catholic Charities Foundation gave $377K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $377K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $376,575
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $376,575
- +3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $376,575
- Total assets
- $15,380,763
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Catholic Charities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha Inc ($377K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Catholic Charities Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $339K (2021) to $450K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha Inc Omaha, NE | General Operations | $376,575 |
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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 | $15,380,763 | $775,522 | $762,374 | $376,575 | 1 | $286,206 |
| 2023 | $15,168,890 | $3,157,120 | $795,782 | $364,131 | 1 | $141,406 |
| 2022 | $12,540,964 | $773,872 | $891,604 | $421,180 | 1 | $108,146 |
| 2021 | $14,623,304 | $7,086,647 | $613,056 | $339,255 | 1 | $339,618 |
| 2020 | $7,169,790 | $1,029,209 | $730,361 | $450,048 | 1 | $137,023 |
About Catholic Charities Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Charities Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $377K. Net investment income was $286K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholic Charities Foundation is led by Denise Bartels, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Denise Bartels
Executive Director & President
President → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Treinen
Chairman
Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce C. Karsk
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Boulay
Member
Chairman → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Fitzgerald-Grandsaert
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Foral
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Janecek
Member
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael T. Moylan
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tobin A. Schropp
Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverand George J. Lucas
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Schwalb
CFO & Treasurer
Senior Controller → CFO, 2023
CFO → CFO & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Vankat
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Father Michael Eckley (2020–2022) — President
- Former: John Huerter (2021–2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Aaron Davis (2020–2021) — Vice President of Operations
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 Catholic Charities Foundation
How much does Catholic Charities Foundation give each year?
Catholic Charities Foundation gave $377K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $364K across 1 grant.
How large is Catholic Charities Foundation?
Catholic Charities Foundation reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $776K.
What is Catholic Charities Foundation?
Catholic Charities Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Omaha, NE. It holds $15.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Catholic Charities Foundation operate?
Catholic Charities Foundation has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Catholic Charities Foundation's EIN?
Catholic Charities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0744276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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