The Catholic Association Foundation
The Catholic Association Foundation is a public charity based in Washington, DC. It funds Catholic initiatives intended to spread the Catholic faith and promote understanding of Catholicism, including work involving media engagement, training, research, and support for institutions.
The Catholic Association Foundation at a glance
In short: The Catholic Association Foundation gave $3.3M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $193K), top state Virginia. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,281,600
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $193,035
- -29.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $478,988
- -5.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (8 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% 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 The Catholic Association Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 3220 N Street Nw Ste 126, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 552-9943
Website: https://thecatholicassociation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catholic Association Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neuro Kids Inc ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 41 grants of 106 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (32%), Maryland (25%), New Mexico (18%), Florida (7%), and Washington, DC (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Catholic Association Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 17 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $332K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $200K 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 $3.3M (2024) to $7.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro Kids Inc Fairfax, VA | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| The Heights Inc Potomac, MD | General Support | $750,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Deming, NM | General Support | $600,000 |
| Ava Maria School of Law Foundation Naples, FL | General Support | $205,000 |
| Napa Institute Legal Foundation Irvine, CA | General Support | $200,000 |
| National Catholic Prayer Breakfast Washington, DC | General Support | $115,000 |
| Biking for Babies Saint Charles, MO | General Support | $75,000 |
| In Shifra's Arms Silver Springs, MD | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Federalist Society Washington, DC | General Support | $60,000 |
| The Center for Study of Technology and Society Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $478,988 | $5,918,582 | $5,944,768 | $3,281,600 | 17 |
| 2023 | $505,174 | $7,530,000 | $8,224,069 | $5,456,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $1,199,243 | $10,000,750 | $9,097,646 | $7,709,000 | 26 |
| 2021 | $296,139 | $5,625,000 | $5,555,706 | $4,570,000 | 20 |
| 2020 | $226,845 | $5,509,050 | $5,825,062 | $4,743,000 | 23 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public on the wisdom of the Catholic Church on social and moral matters. Its 2024 filing describes support for initiatives that spread the Catholic faith and promote understanding of Catholicism, including media engagement, training, research, and institutional funding.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of supported work. Neuro Kids Inc says it provides charitable giving and contracted services to qualified nonprofits to advance neurosurgical care. The Heights Inc describes itself as a preparatory school for boys that assists parents with their sons’ intellectual, moral, physical, and spiritual education. The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast says it hosts an annual gathering for Catholic clergy and laity for worship and fellowship. Biking for Babies describes its work as promoting the dignity of human life and forming young adults as missionary disciples; In Shifra’s Arms says it supports women facing unplanned pregnancy crises and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $3,281,600. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $60,000. The listed grants were for general support.
The largest awards included $1,000,000 to Neuro Kids Inc, $750,000 to The Heights Inc, $600,000 to Knights of Columbus, $205,000 to Ava Maria School of Law Foundation, and $200,000 to Napa Institute Legal Foundation. Other listed recipients included the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast ($115,000), Biking for Babies ($75,000), In Shifra’s Arms ($75,000), the Federalist Society ($60,000), the Center for Study of Technology and Society ($50,000), COLLIS Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture ($50,000), and International Catholic Jurist Forum ($35,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ashley McGuire as director and president, and Leigh Snead as director, secretary, and treasurer.
The Catholic Association Foundation is led by Ashley McGuire, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley McGuire
Director & President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$67K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Leigh Snead
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$39K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Grazie Christie (2020–2023) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
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 $78K, to Ashley McGuire (Director, President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Association Foundation
How much does The Catholic Association Foundation give each year?
The Catholic Association Foundation gave $3.3M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.5M across 20 grants.
What is The Catholic Association Foundation's typical grant size?
The Catholic Association Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $193,035, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Catholic Association Foundation that year got $36K on average.
Where does The Catholic Association Foundation give grants?
The Catholic Association Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (25%) and New Mexico (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Catholic Association Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Catholic Association Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Catholic Association Foundation's largest grantees?
The Catholic Association Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Neuro Kids Inc ($1,000,000), The Heights Inc ($750,000) and Knights of Columbus ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Catholic Association Foundation?
The Catholic Association Foundation reported $479K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does The Catholic Association Foundation fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to educate the public on the wisdom of the Catholic Church on social and moral matters. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catholic Association Foundation?
The Catholic Association Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thecatholicassociation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Catholic Association Foundation's EIN?
The Catholic Association Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2387967. 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 15, 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 8, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Catholic Association Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-catholic-association-foundation-morg_5110aa9431f9457b946b8db112d5ffbb
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