The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund is a 501(c)(3) donor-sponsored fund established in 2017 by the Sisters of the Precious Blood, a religious community based in Dayton, Ohio. The organization was created to share the financial blessings accumulated by the Sisters through over 180 years of dedicated ministry, supported by lives of sacrifice, simple lifestyle, and sound financial management. The fund supports groups and organizations whose work aligns with Precious Blood values and spirituality.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.3M
+20.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
108
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund, imbued with the gospel message and the mission and charism of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, responds to requests for financial support for programs and projects that promote the values of Precious Blood Spirituality, dignity of all life, healing and reconciliation, solidarity with the poor, the common good and meeting the unmet needs of the time.
Core Values:
- Precious Blood Spirituality
- Dignity of all life
- Healing and reconciliation
- Solidarity with the poor
- The common good and meeting unmet needs of the time
- Wholeness of persons and community
- Unity and interconnectedness of all living beings
Grantmaking
The fund offers five types of grants:
Review Cycle
per year instead of two.
Grant Types
How to Apply
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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
Based on 2023 tax filings:
- Total Assets: $21.8 million
- Total Revenue: $5.86 million
- Total Expenses: $2.79 million
- Total Liabilities: $52.6 thousand
- Total Giving: $2.5 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,283,268 | $21,793,323 | $17,518,915 |
| Revenue | $7,034,500 | $5,856,886 | $5,328,523 |
| Expenses | $2,831,355 | $2,791,390 | $2,779,449 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,034,500 | $856,886 | $328,523 |
| 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
7 open opportunities from Cpps Heritage Mission Fund
Capital Projects
CPPS HERITAGE MISSION FUND
Amount
$5,000 - $100,000
Deadline
January 13, 2027
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund - General Grants
CPPS HERITAGE MISSION FUND
Amount
$5,000 - $100,000
Deadline
January 13, 2027
CPPS Heritage Mission Fund Grant
CPPS HERITAGE MISSION FUND
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Vincent De Paul Social Services Inc ($60,000), Wedontwaste Inc ($60,000), Society of St Vincent De Paul District Council of Cincinnati ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FRIENDSHIP AMELIA ISLAND, FL | OPERATING SUPPORT OF EXISTING PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| CATHOLIC PRISON MINISTRIES COALITION AUSTIN, TX | EXPANSION/ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | $25,000 |
| INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL TECHNOLOGIES INC BASEHOR, KS | EXPANSION/ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | $20,000 |
| WPCU SUNSHINE COMMUNITY FUND BEAVERCREEK, OH | OPERATING SUPPORT OF EXISTING PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| THE SAN CARLOS FOUNDATION BERKELEY, CA | OPERATING SUPPORT OF EXISTING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| HEALTH HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION BLOOMFIELD, CT | EXPANSION/ENHANCEMENT OF EXISTING PROGRAMS/PROJECTS | $20,000 |
| THE FOUNDRY CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER BOWLING GREEN, KY | OPERATING SUPPORT OF EXISTING PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| EL PORVENIR BROOMFIELD, CO | CAPITAL PROJECT | $15,000 |
| FAITHFUL LOVE INC BRUNSWICK, GA | OPERATING SUPPORT OF EXISTING PROGRAM | $12,000 |
| AFRICA EXCHANGE CEDAR GROVE, NC | CAPITAL PROJECT | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HOYING | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOYCE LANGHALS | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MARY LOU ZWIESLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BARBARA BROWN | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| JOHN CLOUGH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN GRILLIOT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KAREN ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARTHA BERTKE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KEN MARCELLUS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| FLORENCE SEIFERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TONY ORTIZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHARLES WENNING | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DON GOETTEMOELLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NANCY WOLF | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KELLY MEYER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOE GERAGHTY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SONNI BERNARDI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Executive Secretary: execsec@cppsheritagemissionfund.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 751291, Dayton, Ohio 45475-1291
Tax-Exempt Status: February 2017 (EIN: 81-3151773)
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cpps Heritage Mission Fund fund?
**Mission Statement:** The CPPS Heritage Mission Fund, imbued with the gospel message and the mission and charism of the Sisters of the Precious Blood, responds to requests for financial support for programs and projects that promote the values of Precious Blood Spirituality, dignity of all life, healing and reconciliation, solidarity with the poor, the common good and meeting the unmet needs of the time. **Core Values:** • Precious Blood Spirituality • Dignity of all life • Healing and reconci…
How do I apply for a grant from Cpps Heritage Mission Fund?
**Grant Types:** The fund offers five types of grants: 1. **Start Up Support** – For launching new programs with associated new expenses 2. **Operating Support** – For continuing existing programs and projects 3. **Expansion/Enhancement** – For expanding existing programs to serve more people or improve services 4. **Capital Projects** – For facility construction or renovation 5. **Mini-grants** – For organizations that received a grant within the past year, up to $5,000 for unanticipated costs…
What size grants does Cpps Heritage Mission Fund award?
In 2024, Cpps Heritage Mission Fund awarded 108 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cpps Heritage Mission Fund's EIN?
Cpps Heritage Mission Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3151773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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