Our Sunday Visitor Inc
Our Sunday Visitor Inc is a public charity based in Huntington, Indiana. Formed in 1937, it serves the Catholic Church through materials and services intended to support evangelization and the growth of the Church.
Our Sunday Visitor Inc at a glance
In short: Our Sunday Visitor Inc gave $835K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Indiana. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $835,211
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,800
- -52.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $93,377,952
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (11 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Our Sunday Visitor Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 200 Noll Plaza, Huntington, IN 46750-4310
Phone: (260) 359-2555
Website: https://oursundayvisitor.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Sunday Visitor Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese of Fort Wayne South ($312K). Together the top 10 received $679K.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 194 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Indiana received 59% of grant dollars and Washington, D.C., received 21%. Louisiana received 4%, Arkansas 3%, and Texas 2%. The largest 2024 award went to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Our Sunday Visitor Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 24 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $52K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $835K (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $835K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Fort Wayne South Fort Wayne, IN | Religious Missions | $312,404 |
| Usccb Washington, DC | Religious Missions | $178,500 |
| #Igivecatholic New Orleans, LA | Religious Missions | $32,607 |
| Huntington Catholic School Huntington, IN | Religious Missions | $26,700 |
| Diocese of Little Rock Little Rock, AR | Religious Missions | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Hungary Parish South Bend, IN | Religious Missions | $22,500 |
| University of St Francis Fort Wayne, IN | Religious Missions | $21,500 |
| African Conference of Catholic Clergy Channelview, TX | Religious Missions | $20,000 |
| Duke Divinity School Durham, NC | Religious Missions | $20,000 |
| St Francis Desales Seminary Milwaukee, WI | Religious Missions | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,377,952 | $61,647,311 | $63,720,998 | $835,211 | 24 | $2,193,593 |
| 2023 | $92,678,127 | $59,078,264 | $63,631,608 | $1,620,957 | 22 | $2,508,402 |
| 2022 | $110,056,583 | $53,387,288 | $64,627,905 | $2,047,485 | 33 | $2,778,027 |
| 2021 | $123,886,339 | $53,288,223 | $54,947,808 | $2,397,967 | 60 | $5,909,770 |
| 2020 | $119,274,882 | $52,779,951 | $53,046,288 | $2,602,663 | 55 | $4,664,112 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to serve the Church by providing Catholics with materials that strengthen their relationship with Christ, deepen their commitment to the Church, and help them see the world through the eyes of faith.
Its 2024 grants were reported under purposes including religious missions and general support. Grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the organizations supported: #IGIVECATHOLIC describes itself as an online giving event connecting Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit ministries with current and prospective donors. The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County describes its work as person-to-person service to people in need, guided by charity, justice, and the Gospel. The University of St. Francis describes itself as a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts and Franciscan values.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Our Sunday Visitor reported 24 grants totaling $835,211. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $312,404, with a median of $17,500. The largest listed grants included $312,404 to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and $178,500 to USCCB, both for religious missions. Other grants included $32,607 to #IGIVECATHOLIC for religious missions, $26,700 to Huntington Catholic School for religious missions, and $20,000 to Huntington County Community Foundation for general support.
The organization’s website has also described the OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation’s OSV Challenge. In 2022, the challenge was described as a multi-round competition for Catholic apostolates, with five $100,000 prizes. This is a program of the OSV Institute, as described on the website.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as chairman and president. Other listed officers and directors are Mary Lou Gorno, vice chair; Robert Doelling Jr., secretary; Bishop Joseph Perry, Dr. Carolyn Woo, Fr. John Cyr, Kevin Lowry, Matthew Edmonds, Michael Flood, and Msgr. Michael Heintz, directors.
Our Sunday Visitor Inc is led by Kyle Hamilton, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Hamilton
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$451K (2020) → $480K (2024)
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Chairman & President
Chairman → Chairman & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $49K (2024)
Cheryl Moore
Executive Director of Human Resources
Executive Director Human Resources → Executive Director of Human Resources, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$194K (2022) → $199K (2024)
Michael Rudicle
Executive Director of Operations & Technology
Executive Director Operations → Executive Director of Operations & Technology, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$202K (2022) → $224K (2024)
Tina Burnau
Executive Director of Customer Satisfaction
Executive Director Customer Satisfaction → Executive Director of Customer Satisfaction, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$198K (2022) → $202K (2024)
Carolyn Woo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $38K (2024)
John Cyr
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Kevin Lowry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Matthew Edmonds
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$29K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Michael T. Flood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$33K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Msgr Michael Heintz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$37K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Sister M. Clare Reuille Osf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Bishop Joseph Perry
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$13K (2021) → $26K (2024)
Richard Fischer
Senior Director of Sales
Sales Director → Senior Director of Sales, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $197K (2024)
Michael Cusick
Senior Director of Technical Sales
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$202K (2023) → $246K (2024)
Stephanie Pries
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$12K (2024)
James Weigert
CMO
Chief Marketing Officer → CMO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$259K (2020) → $285K (2024)
Joan A. Lewis
Senior Lead Account Executive
Senior Lead Account Executive → Account Executive Prod Leader, 2021
Account Executive Prod Leader → Senior Lead Account Executive, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$273K (2020) → $331K (2024)
Linda L. Teeters
CFO & Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President of Finance → Treasurer & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$273K (2020) → $106K (2024)
Mary Lou Gorno
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$68K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Robert Doelling Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$29K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Scott P. Richert
Publisher
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$162K (2021) → $196K (2024)
Julie Katherine Shewmaker
Vice President of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$253K (2024)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Jason Shanks (2020–2023) — President of the Osv Institute
- Former: Joseph B. Wikert (2020–2023) — Former COO
- Former: Sharon Kaiser (2020–2023) — Associate Executive Director of Sales & Consulting
- Former: Daniel Florin Left (2022) — Director
- Former: Frank Thomas Left (2022) — Executive Director Software Solutions
- Former: Joseph Wikert Left (2022) — COO
- Former: Thomas Lorsung Left (2022) — Director
- Former: Cheryl Moore Executive (2020–2021) — Director of Human Resource
- Former: Frank Thomas (2020–2021) — Executive Director of It
- Former: Matthew Smith Director Of (2020–2021) — Institutional Advancement
- Former: Thomas N. Lorsung (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tina Burnau Executive Director (2020–2021) — Of Customer Satisfaction
- Former: Dan Florin (2021) — Director
- Former: Joshua Stir Director (2021) — Of Technology
- Former: Sharon Kaiser Director (2021) — Of Sales & Consulting
- Former: Father Val J. Peter (2020) — Director
- Former: Joshua Stir Assoc Sr Manager (2020) — Enterprise Business Systems
- Former: Troy M. Payton Director Of (2020) — Software Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $480K, to Kyle Hamilton (CEO). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Our Sunday Visitor Inc
How much does Our Sunday Visitor Inc give each year?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc gave $835K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 22 grants.
What is Our Sunday Visitor Inc's typical grant size?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $34,800, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Our Sunday Visitor Inc that year got $14K on average.
Where does Our Sunday Visitor Inc give grants?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (5 grants), Huntington, IN (3 grants), South Bend, IN (2 grants) and Notre Dame, IN (2 grants).
Does Our Sunday Visitor Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Our Sunday Visitor Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Religious Missions" (23 grants).
Who are Our Sunday Visitor Inc's largest grantees?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Diocese of Fort Wayne South ($312,404), Usccb ($178,500) and #Igivecatholic ($32,607), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Our Sunday Visitor Inc?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc reported $93.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $61.6M.
What does Our Sunday Visitor Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to serve the Church by providing Catholics with materials that strengthen their relationship with Christ, deepen their commitment to the Church, and help them see the world through the eyes of faith. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Sunday Visitor Inc?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oursundayvisitor.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Our Sunday Visitor Inc's EIN?
Our Sunday Visitor Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0563920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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