Catholic Foundation of Eastern
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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.2M
+27.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$449K
Grant Count
19
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
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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 | — | — | — |
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 include St Thomas More Parish ($61,219), Eastern Pa Scholarship Foundation ($58,525), Sacred Heart Parish ($47,872).
| 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
From 2025 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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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