The Catholic Foundation of Michigan is a philanthropic fundraising services organization and 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Founded in 2016, the foundation is endorsed by the Archdiocese of Detroit and operates as an independent, lay-run nonprofit at the center of local Catholic philanthropy. The organization assists and inspires donors in providing for the long-term needs of Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and nonprofit organizations throughout southeast Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$54.3M
+12.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.5M
+48.5% YoY
Grant Count
104
+42.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Catholic Foundation of Michigan's mission is to inspire and unite Catholics in charitable giving aligned with their faith. The foundation assists donors in providing for the long-term needs of Catholic ministries by offering socially and morally responsible charitable tools.
Primary focus areas include:
- Donor-advised funds
- Donor-designated funds
- Scholarships
- Endowments
- Support for parishes, schools, and Catholic nonprofits
- Sustainable philanthropic planning in line with Catholic teachings
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation distributed $4,993,826 in competitive grants, donor-directed grants, and endowment distributions to 242 nonprofit beneficiaries. During that same year, 16 new funds were established.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Catholic Foundation of Michigan serves southeast Michigan, with particular emphasis on the Archdiocese of Detroit region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $48,191,733
- Total Revenues: $9,194,802
- Total Expenses: $6,065,107
- Total Liabilities: $26,700,000
The organization maintains 6 employees and holds a four-star rating based on its financial accountability and governance.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $54,339,838 | $48,191,733 | $38,406,383 |
| Revenue | $8,719,246 | $9,194,802 | $20,315,357 |
| Expenses | $8,254,177 | $6,065,107 | $7,342,550 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,209,537 | $1,384,524 | $1,044,078 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Catholic Foundation of Michigan
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Pat Fehring serves as Chair of the Board of Directors.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA MOLONEY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $139,217 |
| CHRIS ALLEN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DON KUNZ | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| HARRY CENDROWSKI | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| BEVERLY BELTRAMO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| SCOTT BENNETT | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ROSANNE BOMMARITO BRUGNONI | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| REV JEFFREY DAY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| GREGORY DEMARS | VICE-CHAIR | 4 | — |
| BRIAN DEMKOWICZ | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DONALD ENGLE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| THOMAS FABBRI | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| PAT FEHRING | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| GREGORY FISHER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CHRIS FERLITO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JOHN HALE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JIM KEYES | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| GENE LOVASCO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL MADISON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| VINCE MASTRANGELO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KATHLEEN MCCANN | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CATHERINE MCNAMARA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| KAREN MERSINO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| FRANK MIGLIAZZO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DOUG NOBLE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| STEPHANIE QUESNELLE | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| FRANK RONEY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ANTHONY SCHENA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| THOMAS SCHOLLER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MARIA SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ANDREW SHMINA | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MOST REV ALLEN VIGNERON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| MICHAEL VLASIC | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| STEFAN WANCZYK | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DANIEL WEINGARTZ | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| AARON WILKERSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation awarded grants to support programs including Remembering Cherubs, which launched a program for parents after pregnancy and infant loss.
Grant Recipient: Remembering Cherubs Launches Program for Parents AfterThe foundation has a history of awarding grants to local parishes, schools, and nonprofits, with notable grant distributions announced in 2021 and 2018.
Catholic Foundation of Michigan awards grants to 34 churches, schools, nonSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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