The Custos Foundations mission is to support the worldwide operations and activities of the Catholic Church by educating the public on and preserving the five main pillars of the Christian faith: the Christian Tradition the family ethos dignity and sacredness of life western thought and all forms of sacred art.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-61.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+19.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
+125.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$448K
-46.9% YoY
About Custos Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Custos Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $4.0M. Net investment income was $186K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,115,826 | $5,467,716 | $8,263,776 |
| Revenue | $1,204,539 | $604,233 | $98,715 |
| Expenses | $4,556,429 | $4,206,934 | $593,082 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $185,914 | $402,506 | $18,715 |
| 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 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Syracuse University ($3,660,000), Friends of the Consoling Sisters ($200,000), International Institute for Culture Inc ($77,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General support | $3,660,000 |
| Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre-Jersusalem New York, NY | General support | $22,300 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Aventine Hill Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Consoling Sisters Coeur D Alene, ID | General support | $200,000 |
| Permanent Observer Mission of the Holly See New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Elm Institute Inc New Haven, CT | General support | $20,000 |
| International Institute for Culture Inc Philadelphia, PA | General support | $77,500 |
| Catholic Sacred Music Project Inc Allentown, NJ | General support | $11,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Lanconi | President and Director | 2 | — |
| George Gunning | Treasurer and Director | 2 | — |
| Kyle Pilares | Director | 2 | — |
| Diane Montagna | Advisor and Former Director | 20 | $13,109 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custos Foundation?
Custos Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Custos Foundation?
As of 2024, Custos Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $4.0M in 2024.
Where does Custos Foundation operate?
Custos Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Custos Foundation award?
In 2024, Custos Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $4.0M — an average of about $448K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Custos Foundation's EIN?
Custos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3902137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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