Catholic Foundation of Eastern

Foundation · Grantmaker Allentown, PA EIN: 46-4060385 Website

CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, INC., IS A PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION, ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS MINISTRIES OF RELIGION, CHARITY, SERVICE AND EDUCATION WITHIN AND/OR OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN.

Key facts about Catholic Foundation of Eastern

EIN: 46-4060385
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $449,497
Grants made (2025): 19
Average grant: $23,658
Median grant: $17,000
New grantees (estimate): 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2025)
Total assets: $55,177,092
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Catholic Foundation of Eastern funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Catholic Foundation of Eastern's 19 itemized 2025 grants were Pennsylvania (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (8 grants), Orefield, PA (3 grants), Bethlehem, PA (2 grants) and Whitehall, PA (2 grants). None of its 19 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is Catholic Foundation of Eastern open to new grantees?

73%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $18K. How we count

Medians: $33K first-time, $14K repeat.

Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$55.2M

+27.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$449K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$24K

About Catholic Foundation of Eastern

Based on IRS filings

Catholic Foundation of Eastern is a nonprofit organization, based in Allentown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $55.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 19 grants totaling $449K. Net investment income was $490K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $449K (100%)

Share of all 19 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

AllentownOrefieldBethlehemWhitehallEastonNazarethPottsvilleReading

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$55,177,092	$43,418,920	$30,512,216
Revenue	$2,396,678	$1,896,374	$1,364,400
Expenses	$1,082,434	$774,078	$950,379
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$489,821	$456,240	$100,331
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

51 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include St Thomas More Parish ($61,219), Eastern Pa Scholarship Foundation ($58,525), St Joseph the Worker Parish ($56,383 across 3 grants).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST THOMAS MORE PARISH Allentown, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT A TEACHER EXCELLENCE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ANNUAL HONORARIUMS TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING WORK AND TIRELESS EFFORT PERFORMED BY ALL FULL-TIME DIOCESAN CLASSROOM TEACHERS (K-8) AND PRE-SCHOOL TEACHERS.	$61,219
EASTERN PA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION Allentown, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN.	$58,525
SACRED HEART PARISH Allentown, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FROM SACRED HEART PARISH, ALLENTOWN, PA TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC SCHOOL IN THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN.	$47,872
ST JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH Orefield, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED TO ATTEND ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER SCHOOL.	$41,921
HOLY FAMILY PARISH Nazareth, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT SPECIAL PROGRAMS, MAINTENANCE, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR HOLY FAMILY PARISH IN NAZARETH, PA.	$39,661
ST ANNE PARISH Bethlehem, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF ST. ANNE PARISH, BETHLEHEM, INCLUDING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CCD, AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION.	$31,263
ST JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL PARISH Easton, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR THE ADELINE CAPURO SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED TO ATTEND EITHER ST. JANE DE CHANTEL SCHOOL OR NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL (FRESHMEN).	$29,240
ST PETER PARISH Reading, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISH, READING, PA.	$25,478
MERCY SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL LEARNING Allentown, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED FOR THE OVERALL OPERATIONS, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EQUIPMENT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS AT THE MERCY SCHOOL.	$21,528
HOLY TRINITY PARISH Whitehall, PA	THIS DISTRIBUTION IS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM HOLY TRINITY PARISH, WHITEHALL, PA, TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN.	$17,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Peter V Waldron	President/Secretary/Treasurer	40	$122,004
Paul E Huck	Chairman	5	—
Thomas J Scalici	Vice-Chairman	1	—
Lina Barbieri	Board Member	1	—
James F Bova	Board Member	1	—
Tim Duckworth Jr	Board Member (As of 7/24)	1	—
Michael D Guman	Board Member	1	—
Stephanie Kobal	Board Member	1	—
MSGR John McCann	Board Member (As of 7/24)	1	—
W Rusty Seyle	Board Member	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Catholic Foundation of Eastern?

As of 2025, Catholic Foundation of Eastern holds $55.2M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $449K in 2025.

Where does Catholic Foundation of Eastern operate?

Catholic Foundation of Eastern has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Catholic Foundation of Eastern award?

In 2025, Catholic Foundation of Eastern awarded 19 grants totaling $449K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Catholic Foundation of Eastern's EIN?

Catholic Foundation of Eastern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4060385. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.