National Council of Catholic Women
NCCW represents and serves all Catholic women. NCCW acts through its membership to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. NCCW programs respond with gospel values to the needs of the church and society in the modern world.
National Council of Catholic Women at a glance
In short: National Council of Catholic Women gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $82K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,757
- +1102.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $81,757
- +1102.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $81,757
- Total assets
- $704,740
- -20.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Council of Catholic Women funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Basilica of the National Shrine ($82K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Council of Catholic Women gives
- Giving grew 847% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $82K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $82K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica of the National Shrine Washington, DC | Marys Garden dedication | $81,757 |
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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 | $704,740 | $774,664 | $918,826 | $81,757 | 1 | $28,534 |
| 2024 | $887,733 | $719,819 | $685,968 | $6,800 | 1 | $21,356 |
| 2023 | $862,137 | $696,847 | $584,324 | $2,300 | Total only | $8,438 |
| 2022 | $737,399 | $695,794 | $609,457 | $8,633 | 1 | $811 |
| 2021 | $604,720 | $876,589 | $647,919 | — | — | $151 |
| 2020 | $401,475 | $511,002 | $480,154 | — | — | $114 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Council of Catholic Women
Based on IRS filings
National Council of Catholic Women is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $705K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $82K. Net investment income was $29K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Council of Catholic Women is led by Amy Kennedy, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 32 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Kennedy
President
Secretary → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alycia Laureti
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Boesch
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bachicha
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Palmer
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanne Audiss
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Dolan
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta Tomasiello
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Bader
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Bartsch
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucretia Burnley
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tricia Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Venessa Lopatka
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernadette Patrick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blinda Baker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Oakland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Vangness
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geri Kogut
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Pohland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Musick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Novalyn Greff
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fox
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Metzinger
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Leon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mahdere Belele
Office Manager
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $84K (2025)
Beth Mahoney
Immediate Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Immediate Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Wessel
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Schiszik
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Mathiowetz
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Johnson
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (73)
- Former: Kathryn Parish-Reese (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Patricia Voorhes (2020–2024) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Ann Minnicus (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Young-Spillers (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Stacy Cuzik (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marlene Grover (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Amelia Sweeney (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Anita Coleman (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Barb Vezino (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Carol Shukle (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Connie Sampers (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Kari Stockwell (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Pat Fike (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Susie Harting (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Angie N Milatzo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marla Johnston (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Andrea Cecilli (2021–2023) — Executive Director Executive Officio
- Former: Rita Lueckenotte (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alba Hernandez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Joan Billingham (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Megan Hamberger (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Heiderscheidt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Coreen Glen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jean Kelly (2020–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Becky Van Pool (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Morrison (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Florine Swanson (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: LuAnn I Miller (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Shelia Parker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Theola Copeland (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Geralyn Kogut (2022) — Director
- Former: Tammy Farr (2022) — Director
- Former: Celestine Person-Green (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Connie Andrews (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Deanna Holmer (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gloria Krzyzanowski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jackie Brandon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Brenner (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Elizabeth Stewart Blogoslawski (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nympha M White (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sheila Hopkins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Theresa Pavlik (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Diane Deutsch (2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Miller (2021) — Director
- Former: Myrna L Wong (2021) — Director
- Former: Beverly South (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Monaco (2020) — Director
- Former: Connie Gillies (2020) — Director
- Former: Diane Tugander (2020) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Schiavone (2020) — Director
- Former: Ellen Bachman (2020) — Director
- Former: Jeannie Salazar Friddell (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Painter (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Penno (2020) — Director
- Former: Marion Smith-Reynoso (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Cummins (2020) — Director
- Former: Nancy Larson (2020) — Director
- Former: Nina Romero-Caro (2020) — Director
- Former: Pat Ryan (2020) — Director
- Former: Patricia Fike (2020) — Director
- Former: Patty Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Patty Sommerhauser (2020) — Director
- Former: Paula Freimuth (2020) — Director
- Former: Rita Faith Maher (2020) — Director
- Former: Rose Martinet (2020) — Director
- Former: Rosie Castillo (2020) — Director
- Former: Ruth Warren (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Susanne Nelson-Helms (2020) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Marie Gardiner (2020) — Director
- Former: Theresa Boscia (2020) — Director
- Former: Tracy Janis (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Yvette Carr (2020) — Director
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 $84K, to Mahdere Belele (Office Manager).
Frequently asked questions about National Council of Catholic Women
How much does National Council of Catholic Women give each year?
National Council of Catholic Women gave $82K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is National Council of Catholic Women?
National Council of Catholic Women reported $705K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $775K.
Where does National Council of Catholic Women operate?
National Council of Catholic Women has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is National Council of Catholic Women's EIN?
National Council of Catholic Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1738369. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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