Catholic Community Foundation
The Catholic Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio, serving as the fundraising ministry of the Diocese of Cleveland. Established in 2000, the foundation fosters faith-based stewardship to support the spiritual, educational, and charitable needs of the Catholic community and broader region. The organization has been tax-exempt since March 1946 and maintains a four-star rating for financial accountability and transparency.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$223.5M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$22.9M
+19.8% YoY
Grant Count
45
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$508K
+19.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Catholic Community Foundation's mission is to foster faith-based stewardship in the community for the spiritual, educational, and charitable benefit of all. The foundation supports the advancement of the work of the Church in Northeast Ohio, ensuring that investments and grant recipients align with the teachings and values of the Catholic Church.
Primary funding areas include:
- Catholic Charities
- Catholic Education
- Catholic Worship & Formation
- Priestly Formation
- Other Ministries
Grantmaking
Jessica DiSalvatore, Development Associate
Grant Range
** $1,000 to $100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Catholic Community Foundation serves eight counties in Northeast Ohio:
- Ashland
- Cuyahoga
- Geauga
- Lake
- Lorain
- Medina
- Summit
- Wayne
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $223,540,940
Annual Giving: $22,980,458
Investment Portfolio: $190 million managed for 187 parishes
Annual Fundraising: Approximately $23 million through appeals and gift initiatives
Total Funds Raised Since 2000: More than $700 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $223,540,940 | $217,693,619 | $207,218,161 |
| Revenue | $30,956,507 | $19,921,953 | $14,298,495 |
| Expenses | $28,043,852 | $22,426,249 | $30,002,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,954,848 | $6,989,798 | $1,078,785 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from Catholic Community Foundation
Andrew Gregory Rodgers and Pauline Rodgers College Scholarship Fund
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Catholic Community Fund
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Demkee Family Scholarship Program
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors that includes Catholic, religious, and community leaders. The organization employs 12 staff members across various departments including Finance, Marketing, Research, Sales, Customer Service, Education, and General Management.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J KEVIN BERNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS BODZIONY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV STEVEN BRUNOVSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANA MYERSON COLEGROVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH CORRIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRED DEGRANDIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORRAINE FRANKINO DODERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DIANE ROMAN FUSCO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV VINCENT HAWK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HELEN JAREM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEGAN KIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LEONBRUNO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LUPICA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH MAHOVLIC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES MASON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT MCMAKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANICE MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KURT PACKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIMOTHY PANZICA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW REBHOLZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGEL RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT ROGERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA O'NEIL RUDDOCK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALD SCHROER JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SHAUGHNESSY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY LYNN SILVESTRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDRE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH PHELPS SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH WILLIAMS III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARGARET WONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ZIEGLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK J GRACE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $197,880 |
| MARY LOUISE OZIMEK | ASST. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,909 |
| FRED ROBERTS | DIR.OF DEVELOP.FOR EDUCATI | 40 | $113,338 |
Recent Recognition
Recent developments and announcements
In 2025, the Catholic Community Foundation was honored with awards from the International Catholic Stewardship Council, recognizing excellence in Catholic fundraising and stewardship.
Catholic Foundation announces 2025 grant awards | Catholic Foundation forData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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