Catholics United for the Poor
The mission of Catholics United for the Poor is to raise awareness about the plight of the poor in the cincinnati area. We are committed to educating the public regarding the plight of the poor in the greater cincinnati area; raising funds for member agencies; facilitating mutuality and collaboration among member agencies.
Catholics United for the Poor at a glance
In short: Catholics United for the Poor gave $245K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $244,500
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,750
- +13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $933,562
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Catholics United for the Poor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Daily Bread ($43K). Together the top 6 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 30 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Catholics United for the Poor gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2024) to $841K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $245K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Daily Bread Cincinnati, OH | — | $42,500 |
| Queen City Kitchen Cincinnati, OH | — | $42,000 |
| Bethany House Services Cincinnati, OH | — | $40,000 |
| Mary Magdalen House Cincinnati, OH | — | $40,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Cincinnati, OH | — | $40,000 |
| Tender Mercies Cincinnati, OH | — | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $933,562 | $346,637 | $307,986 | $244,500 | 6 | $71,091 |
| 2024 | $864,871 | $258,773 | $277,533 | $216,000 | 6 | $22,747 |
| 2023 | $841,243 | $391,099 | $383,972 | $319,000 | 6 | $22,025 |
| 2022 | $792,430 | $290,486 | $282,930 | $218,200 | 6 | $29,178 |
| 2021 | $859,176 | $495,723 | $529,016 | $466,000 | 6 | $28,055 |
| 2020 | $779,627 | $900,692 | $902,803 | $841,000 | 6 | $15,858 |
About Catholics United for the Poor
Based on IRS filings
Catholics United for the Poor is a public charity, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $934K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $245K. Net investment income was $71K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Catholics United for the Poor is led by Jenny Perez, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenny Perez
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad McMonigle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerod Theobald
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Levee
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$27K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Georgine Getty
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Winters
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peg Dierkers
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Hugh Ralston (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Shauntia Edwards (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Dunn (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Susan Schiller (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Mary Levee (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Catholics United for the Poor
How much does Catholics United for the Poor give each year?
Catholics United for the Poor gave $245K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $216K across 6 grants.
What is Catholics United for the Poor's typical grant size?
Catholics United for the Poor's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $40,750, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Catholics United for the Poor give grants?
Catholics United for the Poor gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Who are Catholics United for the Poor's largest grantees?
Catholics United for the Poor's largest 2025 grantees include Our Daily Bread ($42,500), Queen City Kitchen ($42,000) and Bethany House Services ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Catholics United for the Poor?
Catholics United for the Poor reported $934K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $347K.
What is Catholics United for the Poor's EIN?
Catholics United for the Poor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1150882. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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