Scanlan Foundation
Scanlan Foundation is a Houston, Texas–based public charity that supports Roman Catholic religious, charitable, and educational institutions and activities in Texas. Founded in 1947, it describes its mission as furthering the Roman Catholic Church in the state and centers its work on building a culture of vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy families.
Scanlan Foundation at a glance
In short: Scanlan Foundation gave $5.3M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,292,190
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $68,730
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $260,148,700
- +9.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (16 of 77, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Scanlan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants must be Roman Catholic 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Texas; it does not make grants to individuals. Each organization may submit one unsolicited application per calendar year, while dioceses may submit two. Applications are submitted by email using the relevant PDF forms, with individual PDF files for each form. Late applications are not accepted, and prior approval or denial does not determine future decisions. The foundation requests grant receipts and reports from funded organizations; its website says outstanding reporting or receipts may affect eligibility for future funding.
- Review Cycle
- The next listed cycle is Session 2027A. Applications are scheduled to be available November 1 through December 15, 2026, with a deadline of December 15, 2026; decisions are due no later than June 1, 2027.
- Deadline
- The next listed cycle is Session 2027A.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4550 Post Oak Place Drive 241, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 783-3169
Website: https://scanlanfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Scanlan Foundation
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Who Scanlan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($516K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
459 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 318 grants of 459 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports work within all fifteen dioceses in Texas. In 2024, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares were Michigan and Louisiana at 1% each, with Illinois and Georgia each listed at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Scanlan Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 77 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
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 $4.9M (2021) to $6.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $5.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Houston, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $516,463 |
| St Peter Catholic School Houston, TX | To Support Catholic Educational Activities | $500,000 |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $275,000 |
| Diocese of Austin Austin, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $255,000 |
| Diocese of Brownsville Brownsville, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $185,000 |
| Diocese of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $175,000 |
| Diocese of Amarillo Amarillo, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $170,000 |
| Diocese of Beaumont Beaumont, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $170,000 |
| University of St Thomas Houston, TX | To Support Catholic Educational and Social Activities | $155,936 |
| Diocese of El Paso El Paso, TX | To Support Catholic Religious, Social and Charitable Activities | $155,000 |
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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 | $260,148,700 | $25,182,271 | $6,859,535 | $5,292,190 | 77 | $23,977,656 |
| 2023 | $237,809,800 | $13,953,882 | $6,968,481 | $5,483,689 | 71 | $12,513,519 |
| 2022 | $213,789,376 | $14,315,582 | $7,714,368 | $6,133,473 | 75 | $12,052,152 |
| 2021 | $247,120,719 | $9,485,662 | $6,473,704 | $4,931,048 | 113 | $7,440,658 |
| 2020 | $209,874,637 | $6,584,694 | $6,661,214 | $5,284,763 | 123 | $5,563,108 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support religious, charitable, and educational institutions and works within Texas’s fifteen dioceses, exclusively to further the Roman Catholic religion in the state. Its website identifies four funding pillars: Marriage & Holy Families, Catholic Education, Evangelization & Discipleship, and Life & Human Dignity. It also describes a culture of vocations as foundational to its funding and relationships.
Its grants support a range of Catholic organizations and activities. For example, St. Peter Catholic High School describes its mission as forming students in Catholic faith while providing education in career and technical pathways. The University of St. Thomas describes itself as a Catholic university committed to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the dialogue between faith and reason. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Houston says it provides services and advocates for social justice in Southeast Texas. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Scanlan Foundation reported 77 grants totaling $5,292,190. Grants ranged from $5,500 to $516,463, with a median of $35,000. Its largest reported grants included $516,463 to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for Catholic religious, social, and charitable activities; $500,000 to St. Peter Catholic School for Catholic educational activities; and $275,000 to the Archdiocese of San Antonio for Catholic religious, social, and charitable activities. Other 2024 recipients included the University of St. Thomas ($155,936), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Houston ($122,500), St. Dominic Village ($101,000), North Houston Catholic High School ($95,000), Vocation Ministry ($71,000), Gratia Plena ($50,000), and Casa Juan Diego ($40,000). The filing also reports a $25,000 distribution to Texans for Parental Choice in Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website lists Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez as Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and a board member, and Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston and a board member. It also lists Larry W. Massey, Jr. as president, William H. Cravens as executive vice president, Kirk M. Pfeffer as treasurer, and Paul H. Layne as secretary. The 2024 filing lists Massey, Cravens, Pfeffer, Layne, and Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as officers or directors.
Scanlan Foundation is led by Larry W. Massey Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry W. Massey Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Daniel Cardinal Dinardo
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk M. Pfeffer
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul H. Layne
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William H. Cravens
Executive Vice President & D
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$80K (2021) → $90K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Will H. Cravens (2020) — Executive Vice President & D
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 $90K, to Larry W Massey Jr (President/Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Scanlan Foundation
How much does Scanlan Foundation give each year?
Scanlan Foundation gave $5.3M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 71 grants.
What is Scanlan Foundation's typical grant size?
Scanlan Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $68,730, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Scanlan Foundation that year got $24K on average.
Where does Scanlan Foundation give grants?
Scanlan Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (27 grants), San Antonio, TX (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and El Paso, TX (3 grants).
Does Scanlan Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on Scanlan Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Catholic Charitable Activities" (13 grants), "To Support Catholic Religious and Charitable Activities" (12 grants) and "To Support Catholic Educational and Social Activities" (11 grants).
Who are Scanlan Foundation's largest grantees?
Scanlan Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ($516,463), St Peter Catholic School ($500,000) and Archdiocese of San Antonio ($275,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Scanlan Foundation?
Scanlan Foundation reported $260.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $25.2M.
What does Scanlan Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support religious, charitable, and educational institutions and works within Texas’s fifteen dioceses, exclusively to further the Roman Catholic religion in the state. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Scanlan Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Scanlan Foundation's EIN?
Scanlan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1297212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Scanlan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 September 1, 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 September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Scanlan Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/scanlan-foundation-morg_a785261523ee443293bfa8270598b308
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