Friends of Catholic Education Inc
Friends of Catholic Education, inc. Is an independent organization dedicated to providing catholic school education, in Frederick county, for all who seek it.
Friends of Catholic Education Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of Catholic Education Inc gave $130K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,173
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,543
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,822
- Total assets
- $4,494,841
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of Catholic Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mother Seton School ($20K).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($110,054), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 20 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Friends of Catholic Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $110,054 |
| Mother Seton School Emmitsburg, MD | Scholarship & Grant | $20,119 |
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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 | $4,494,841 | $281,003 | $317,082 | $130,173 | 4 | $89,467 |
| 2024 | $4,151,328 | $202,712 | $294,173 | $114,583 | 4 | $70,902 |
| 2023 | $3,782,517 | $173,939 | $290,425 | $110,695 | 4 | $70,451 |
| 2022 | $3,563,424 | $215,016 | $270,529 | $107,645 | 4 | $91,635 |
| 2021 | $4,144,521 | $102,702 | $254,532 | $109,346 | 4 | $53,808 |
| 2019 | $3,474,068 | $285,755 | $273,352 | $114,655 | 4 | $110,910 |
About Friends of Catholic Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of Catholic Education Inc is a public charity, based in Frederick, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $89K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of Catholic Education Inc is led by Paula D'amore, Executive Director As on the 2025 filing; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paula D'amore
Executive Director As
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Tracy Hickman - Director -
Executive Director As
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
William G. Milani
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele P. Corr - Ex Dir -
Director As
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$76K (2025)
David Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lipscomb
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. O'Boyle
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael C. O'Connor
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Edwards
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Riesett
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverend John Williamson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim O'Boyle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brennan Gmeiner
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Dewitt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary H. Plamondon
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Grove
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Kinley
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bernadette Emerson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Carol L. Hinds (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Michele P. Corr (2019–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Tracy Hickman (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Timothy O'Boyle (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Farmer (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $76K, to Michele P Corr - Ex DIR - 123124 (Director as). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Friends of Catholic Education Inc
How much does Friends of Catholic Education Inc give each year?
Friends of Catholic Education Inc gave $130K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $115K across 4 grants.
What is Friends of Catholic Education Inc's typical grant size?
Friends of Catholic Education Inc's median grant in 2025 was $27,822, and its average grant was $32,543, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Friends of Catholic Education Inc give grants?
Friends of Catholic Education Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Friends of Catholic Education Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Friends of Catholic Education Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship & Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Friends of Catholic Education Inc?
Friends of Catholic Education Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $281K.
What is Friends of Catholic Education Inc's EIN?
Friends of Catholic Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1659600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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