Catholic Education Scholarship Trust
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHILDREN IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS LISTED IN THE OFFICIAL CATHOLIC DIRECTORY FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$67.7M
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-7.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.1M
-7.2% YoY
About Catholic Education Scholarship Trust
Based on IRS filings
Catholic Education Scholarship Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $67.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M. Net investment income was $2.0M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,713,822 | $61,063,105 | $57,250,397 |
| Revenue | $2,255,452 | $1,725,968 | $2,168,569 |
| Expenses | $2,693,207 | $2,810,821 | $2,824,728 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,000,647 | $1,368,149 | $1,831,261 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Bishop of Chicago ($2,100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC BISHOP OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS | $2,100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOST REVEREND CARDINAL CUPICH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARY PATRICIA BURNS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MR KEVIN SPEICHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BISHOP ROBERT CASEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD L HOCTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG RICHMOND | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Catholic Education Scholarship Trust?
As of 2024, Catholic Education Scholarship Trust holds $67.7M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M in 2024.
Where does Catholic Education Scholarship Trust operate?
Catholic Education Scholarship Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Catholic Education Scholarship Trust award?
In 2024, Catholic Education Scholarship Trust awarded 1 grants totaling $2.1M — an average of about $2.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Catholic Education Scholarship Trust's EIN?
Catholic Education Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7632823. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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