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Catholic Coalition for Special

KENSINGTON, MD EIN: 05-0611009 Website

CATHOLIC COALITION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION (CCSE)'S MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND FACILITATE AN APPROPRIATE, INCLUSIVE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES IN THE WASHINGTON D.C. AND BALTIMORE REGION CATHOLIC SCHOOLS TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES, SCHOOLS, AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$154K

-15.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$39K

-20.0% YoY

Grant Count

8

+166.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-70.0% YoY

About Catholic Coalition for Special

Based on IRS filings

Catholic Coalition for Special is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KENSINGTON, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $154K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $31.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1states

States

Cities

BaltimoreBethesdaCamp SpringsGreat MillsHollywoodHyattsvilleMiddletownPotomacSilver SpringSolomons

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$95K$191K$286K$381K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$154,030$182,038$197,929
Revenue$300,534$265,146$302,500
Expenses$302,025$314,227$346,754
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$31$45$29
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$22K$44K$66K$88K2 grants20200 grants20213 grants20223 grants20238 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL$15KOUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL$8KST JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL$6KST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY$6KST JOHN THE EVANGELIST$1KMOUNT SAINT JOSEPH$1KST JEROME ACADEMY$1KST BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL$1K

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Little Flower School ($15,310), Our Lady of Mercy School ($8,402), St John's Catholic School ($6,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL GREAT MILLS, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$15,310
OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL POTOMAC, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$8,402
ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL HOLLYWOOD, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$6,000
ST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY MIDDLETOWN, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$5,500
ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SILVER SPRING, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$1,000
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH BALTIMORE, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$1,000
ST JEROME ACADEMY HYATTSVILLE, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$1,000
ST BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL BETHESDA, MDPROGRAM SERVICES$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

FRANCESCA PELLEGRINOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR$24K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
FRANCESCA PELLEGRINOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40$24,150
ANNA MCDERMOTT-VITAKPRESIDENT5
MARY BROGANVICE PRESIDENT10
FRANK PELLEGRINOSECRETARY5
JOSEPH B FITZGERALDTREASURER5
MAURA KELLY LANNANDIRECTOR5
CHRISTINE NAWROTDIRECTOR5
PATRICK J MURPHYDIRECTOR5
DEBBIE DOCALDIRECTOR5

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catholic Coalition for Special?

Catholic Coalition for Special is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in KENSINGTON, MD. It holds $154K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Catholic Coalition for Special?

As of 2024, Catholic Coalition for Special holds $154K in total assets with $301K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $39K in 2024.

Where does Catholic Coalition for Special operate?

Catholic Coalition for Special has awarded grants in Maryland.

What size grants does Catholic Coalition for Special award?

In 2024, Catholic Coalition for Special awarded 8 grants totaling $39K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Catholic Coalition for Special's EIN?

Catholic Coalition for Special's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0611009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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