Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr is a private foundation based in Wethersfield, Connecticut. It reported 15 grants totaling $9,224 in 2024. Its filings state that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr at a glance
In short: Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $614.933), top state Connecticut. 53% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,224
- -28.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $615
- -66.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $2,319,662
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 72 Willow St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2711
Phone: (860) 383-8403
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Franciscan Monastery of the Holy LA ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Connecticut (31% of grant dollars), Florida (25%), Washington, DC (22%), California (12%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $522; repeat grants $721. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $450 repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $26K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Monastery of the Holy LA Washington, DC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Our Catholic Appeal Orlando, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Holy Family Annual FD West Hartford, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Miami, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Piarist Fathers of the USA Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $700 |
| Archbishops Annual Appeal Bloomfield, CT | Donation | $500 |
| House of Bread Hartford, CT | Donation | $450 |
| Discalced Carmelite Friars San Jose, CA | Donation | $400 |
| Maryknoll Lay Missioners Maryknoll, NY | Donation | $400 |
| Mary Heart Crusaders Meriden, CT | Donation | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,319,662 | $76,373 | $10,085 | $9,224 | 15 | $10,085 | $42,788 | $100,357 |
| 2023 | $2,253,374 | $38,866 | $13,645 | $12,850 | 7 | $13,645 | $38,071 | — |
| 2022 | $2,228,153 | $57,429 | $21,055 | $20,000 | 11 | $20,000 | $20,138 | — |
| 2021 | $2,191,779 | $25,902 | $27,649 | $26,420 | 28 | — | $24,673 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including religious and faith-based organizations and House of Bread Inc. House of Bread describes its mission as providing urban ministry to economically disadvantaged people in the Hartford area, with services for hungry, homeless, and needy people characterized by simplicity, dignity, and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $9,224. Grants ranged from $224 to $2,000, with a median grant of $400. Its largest listed grants included $2,000 to the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC; $1,000 each to Our Catholic Appeal in Orlando, Florida, Holy Family Annual Fund in West Hartford, Connecticut, and the Missionaries of Charity in Miami, Florida; and $700 to the Piarist Fathers of the USA in Los Angeles, California. House of Bread in Hartford received $450.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
A. J. Cataldi was listed as treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's only listed officer is a j cataldi, Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2022) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
a j cataldi
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: andrew cataldi (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr
How much does Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr give each year?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr gave $9K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's typical grant size?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $615, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr that year got $522 on average.
Where does Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr give grants?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's top state is Connecticut, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and District of Columbia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's largest grantees?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Franciscan Monastery of the Holy LA ($2,000), Our Catholic Appeal ($1,000) and Holy Family Annual FD ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including religious and faith-based organizations and House of Bread Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's EIN?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6484893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Charitable Foundation Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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