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Catholic Foundation of Eastern

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.

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

1states

States

Cities

AllentownBethlehemEastonNazarethOrefieldPottsvilleReadingWhitehall

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$659K$1M$2M$3M20212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
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

$0$128K$256K$384K$512K9 grants202110 grants202213 grants20230 grants202419 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

ST THOMAS MORE PARISH$61KEASTERN PA SCHOLARSHIP F…$59KSACRED HEART PARISH$48KST JOSEPH THE WORKER PAR…$42KHOLY FAMILY PARISH$40KST ANNE PARISH$31KST JANE FRANCES DE CHANT…$29KST PETER PARISH$25KMERCY SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL…$22KHOLY TRINITY PARISH$17K

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

41<$50K9$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ST THOMAS MORE PARISH ALLENTOWN, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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, PATHIS 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

PETER V WALDRONPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER$122K

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PETER V WALDRONPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASURER40$122,004
PAUL E HUCKCHAIRMAN5
THOMAS J SCALICIVICE-CHAIRMAN1
LINA BARBIERIBOARD MEMBER1
JAMES F BOVABOARD MEMBER1
TIM DUCKWORTH JRBOARD MEMBER (AS OF 7/24)1
MICHAEL D GUMANBOARD MEMBER1
STEPHANIE KOBALBOARD MEMBER1
MSGR JOHN MCCANNBOARD MEMBER (AS OF 7/24)1
W RUSTY SEYLEBOARD MEMBER1

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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