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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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
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).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL GREAT MILLS, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,310 |
| OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL POTOMAC, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $8,402 |
| ST JOHN'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL HOLLYWOOD, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $6,000 |
| ST THOMAS MORE ACADEMY MIDDLETOWN, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,500 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SILVER SPRING, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH BALTIMORE, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| ST JEROME ACADEMY HYATTSVILLE, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
| ST BARTHOLOMEW SCHOOL BETHESDA, MD | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCESCA PELLEGRINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $24,150 |
| ANNA MCDERMOTT-VITAK | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARY BROGAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| FRANK PELLEGRINO | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| JOSEPH B FITZGERALD | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MAURA KELLY LANNAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTINE NAWROT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PATRICK J MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DEBBIE DOCAL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
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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