Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle
The Catholic Community Foundation of the is a public charity based in Seattle, Washington. Through the St. Joseph Foundation, it connects charitable giving with long-term support for the Church’s mission and the Catholic community in Western Washington.
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle at a glance
In short: Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,384,136
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,433
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,100
- Total assets
- $10,313,254
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process.
- Review Cycle
- September 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- September 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 710 9Th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 382-4560
Website: https://archseattle.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Archdiocese of Seattle ($576K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 81 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic area is the Archdiocese of Seattle, which encompasses Western Washington. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2022) to $2.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Sustaining Seattle's Catholic School Teacher Corps (CSTC) | $250,000 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle, WA | Lay Ecclesial Ministry | $188,000 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle, WA | Deacon Formation | $187,796 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle, WA | Immigrant and Refugee Ministry | $150,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch Seattle, WA | Church-Based Shelters | $100,000 |
| Sacred Heart Enumclaw Enumclaw, WA | Regional PAA | $100,000 |
| RISE2HOPE Seattle, WA | Trauma healing, cell-front pastoral care & ignatian retreats for prisoners in washington state | $55,000 |
| Archdiocese of Seattle Seattle, WA | Golf Tournament | $50,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Archdiocesan Council of Seattle Vancouver, WA | Food, Rent and Utilities Assistance. | $40,000 |
| St Joachim Ferndale, WA | Restoration Project | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,313,254 | $943,830 | $1,592,272 | $1,384,136 | 28 | $356,325 |
| 2024 | $10,680,299 | $250,320 | $1,219,022 | $1,079,116 | 27 | $250,320 |
| 2023 | $11,557,772 | $4,437,216 | $2,108,673 | $2,061,816 | 25 | $137,099 |
| 2022 | $7,601,796 | $7,849,175 | $276,939 | $245,913 | 1 | $91,636 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to sustain ministries and programs that support the spiritual, educational, and ministry needs of Catholics in Western Washington. Its funding areas include Catholic organizations and general Archdiocesan needs; pastoral ministries supporting missionary discipleship, Catholic social teaching, and the spread of the Gospel; and continuing education and faith formation for lay ministers, deacons, seminarians, and priests. Environmental initiatives identified in Laudato Si’ are among its pastoral-ministry priorities.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in its grants. Seattle University describes its mission as educating the whole person and empowering leaders for a just and humane world. Operation Nightwatch says it works to reduce the effects of poverty and homelessness. Rise2Hope describes its work as providing hope, healing, and personal growth for people behind bars through programming rooted in Ignatian spirituality. The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center says it builds community through social-justice education and organizing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,384,136. Grants ranged from $5,540 to $250,000, with a median grant of $18,100. Among the largest awards were $250,000 to Seattle University for sustaining its Catholic School Teacher Corps; $188,000 to the Archdiocese of Seattle for lay ecclesial ministry; $187,796 to the Archdiocese for deacon formation; and $150,000 to the Archdiocese for immigrant and refugee ministry. Other awards included $100,000 to Operation Nightwatch for church-based shelters and $55,000 to Rise2Hope for trauma healing, cell-front pastoral care, and Ignatian retreats for prisoners in Washington State.
The foundation invites Catholic nonprofits in Western Washington to apply. Applicants must be Catholic or Catholic-affiliated organizations within the Archdiocese of Seattle and have 501(c)(3) status, or apply through a fiscal sponsor with a valid agreement. Applications are considered in spring and fall cycles and reviewed by the board. A decision is typically made within six weeks after a grant window closes; a presentation may be requested. Applicants must submit a new, complete application for each request. Grantees may be asked for progress or final impact reports, and a final report is required to remain eligible for future funding. General operating support and multi-year gifts may be considered when there is a strong case. Capital projects may be considered case by case, while fundraising events or drives, debt reduction or loan payments, and political activities or organizations are not funded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Caitlin Moulding as president; Erin Oest-Larsen as vice president and secretary; and Jeannie Crone as treasurer. Directors listed are Most Rev. Eusebio Elizondo, Nicholas Ford, Very Rev. Anthony Bawyn, and Scott Burns.
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle is led by Caitlin Moulding, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Caitlin Moulding
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Burns
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Very Rev Anthony Bawyn
Director
Vice President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Ford
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Most Rev Eusebio Elizondo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Oest-Larsen
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Slivinski
Former Officer
Treasurer → Former Officer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeannie Crone
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bishop Eusebio Elizondo (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Schick (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Schick (2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Resigned 10-22-22
- Former: Mary Santi (2022) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 10-22-22
- Former: Victor Mitre (2022) — President · Filing note: Resigned 4-22-22
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle
How much does Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle give each year?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle gave $1.4M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 27 grants.
What is Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's typical grant size?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's median grant in 2025 was $18,100, and its average grant was $49,433, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle give grants?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (8 grants) and Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "High School Scholarships" (5 grants).
Who are Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's largest grantees?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's largest 2025 grantees include Archdiocese of Seattle ($575,796 across 4 grants), Seattle University ($250,000) and Operation Nightwatch ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $944K.
What does Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to sustain ministries and programs that support the spiritual, educational, and ministry needs of Catholics in Western Washington. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's EIN?
Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2056036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of Seattle funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/catholic-community-foundation-of-the-archdiocese-of-seattle-morg_8949cb40890445d594fcaeda2eb9b6f8
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