Catholic Community Foundation
The Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota is a community foundation and public charity established in 1992, headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The organization operates as a philanthropic fundraising services entity dedicated to supporting Catholic institutions and communities through strategic asset management and grantmaking. The foundation serves as a supporting organization of the Arthur J. Popehn Family Foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$751.7M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$43.9M
+17.5% YoY
Grant Count
504
+8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$87K
+8.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Catholic Community Foundation's mission is to support financially the spiritual, educational and social needs of the Catholic community in Minnesota. The foundation accomplishes this by:
- Partnering with individuals and organizations to establish charitable funds
- Stewarding those funds to grow in perpetuity
- Impacting the community through purposeful grantmaking
- Inspiring Catholic philanthropy and managing charitable assets guided by donor intent and Catholic identity
The foundation facilitates planned and current gifts to endowments and donor-advised funds that support needs within the Catholic community.
Grantmaking
In the most recent reporting period, the foundation distributed grants to over 1,200 Catholic parishes, schools, and other organizations through more than 4,600 grants totaling nearly $45.3 million.
Ready to take the next step with Catholic Community Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Catholic Community Foundation serves Minnesota, with particular focus on the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2025 Tax Filing:
- Total Revenue: $107,256,547
- Total Expenses: $52,608,867
- Total Assets: $751,710,677
- Total Liabilities: $393,000,000
Staffing:
- 28 employees (as of 2025)
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since April 1994
- EIN: 41-1744184
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $751,710,677 | $666,642,788 | $595,109,092 |
| Revenue | $107,256,547 | $75,457,779 | $58,337,820 |
| Expenses | $52,608,867 | $44,462,284 | $29,115,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,909,614 | $19,738,499 | $15,973,305 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Catholic Community Foundation
Educational Impact Grant Program
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $120,000 (distributed to multiple recipients)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Social Impact Grant Program
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
$8,000 - $12,000 per award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Spiritual Impact Grant Program
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christopher Nelson - President (as of January 2026)
- Anne Cullen Miller - President Emeritus (as of January 2026)
- Jeanne Schaaf - Director
- Bill Faulkner - Board Member
- Bryna Krentz - Board Member
- Nancy Utoft - Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHBISHOP BERNARD HEBDA | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MIKE FELMLEE | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KATHY COONEY | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MONIQUE MADDOX | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GREG MELSEN | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 | 2 | — |
| MARGARET MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATT KUHN JD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RACHAEL SCHERER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NANCY UTOFT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAUL DWYER CFA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| THOMAS MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REVEREND CHARLES LACHOWITZER | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 | 2 | — |
| SHEILA BERUBE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATE WENGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JASON MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JJ KIRBY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE CRAVEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM FAULKNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JACKIE GIBNEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| FRANK FORSBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH KEYES | DIRECTOR THRU DEC 2024 | 2 | — |
| JEFF HAWKINS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA BAILEY MANNS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANN HILGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BISHOP MICHAEL IZEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROSHEN RAJKUMAR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARYA ROBBEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNE CULLEN MILLER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $425,534 |
| CASEY J SCOTT | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $193,012 |
| CHRISTOPHER NELSON | EXECUTIVE VP OF DEVELOPMENT & DONOR ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $239,321 |
| MIKE RICCI | INVESTMENT OFFICER | 40 | $164,876 |
| MEG PAYNE NELSON | VP OF IMPACT | 40 | $168,783 |
| JEANNE SCHAAF | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL STEWARSHIP & ENGAGEMENT | 40 | $121,456 |
| BETHEL RUEST | SENIOR PHILANTHROPIC ADVISOR | 40 | $111,623 |
| REBECCA ABBOTT | FUND ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 40 | $109,201 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation received a Four-Star rating (94% score) based on accountability and financial metrics. The organization maintains an active presence and continues to process grant applications and distributions to Catholic institutions throughout Minnesota.
Catholic Foundation announces 2025 grant awards | Catholic Foundation forSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Spicola Family Foundation
MINNETONKA, MN
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$410K
The Geyer Family Foundation
EDINA, MN
Assets
—
Grants
7
Total Given
$35K
Love 4 One Another Charities
CHANHASSEN, MN
Assets
$8.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$90K
Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation
NORTHFIELD, MN
Assets
—
Grants
8
Total Given
$80K
Minnesota Citizens Concerned
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Assets
$745K
Grants
2
Total Given
$942K
Clearway Minnesota (sm)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Assets
—
Grants
6
Total Given
$442K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with Catholic Community Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities