The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Braintree, Massachusetts. Originally organized as the Third Century Fund in 1989, it was renamed The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Boston in 2000 and adopted its current name in 2011. CCF serves as the community foundation for the Archdiocese of Boston, supporting Catholic organizations and ministries across Greater Boston communities.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$98.2M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.8M
-44.9% YoY
Grant Count
84
-9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$116K
-39.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
CCF's mission is to develop institutional support by raising funds for endowment and other sources of financial support to advance the ministries and programs of the Archdiocese of Boston. The organization receives gifts and bequests—whether restricted or unrestricted, endowment or non-endowment—and manages and expends all such funds consistent with their purposes and the charitable intent of donors.
Guided by Catholic social teaching, CCF supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to the common good and human dignity, regardless of religion, race, or background.
Primary funding focus areas:
- Service: Food, shelter, safety, and compassionate assistance to those in need
- Education: Catholic school vitality, student scholarships, and learning initiatives for students and faculty
- Health: Healthcare and healthcare services consistent with Catholic Church teachings (administered through the Catholic Health Foundation)
- Faith: Support for parishes, seminaries, priests, and women religious
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$5,000 to $10,000+ (varies by program)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Archdiocese of Boston serves 144 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, with a Catholic population of 1.8 million across 250+ parishes. The region includes nearly 4.5 million total residents, with approximately 10 percent living below the poverty line.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
FY2023 Financial Summary:
- Total assets: $98,205,738
- Total revenues: $12,932,475
- Total expenses: $12,062,554
- Total giving: $11,384,786
- Total liabilities: $10,300,000 (approximately)
Organization Status:
- Tax-exempt since March 1946
- Rated 95% (Four-Star rating) for Accountability & Finance
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $98,205,738 | $92,571,104 | $123,922,758 |
| Revenue | $12,932,475 | $13,233,064 | $12,241,413 |
| Expenses | $12,062,554 | $21,826,476 | $13,461,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,509,520 | $2,899,473 | $2,511,461 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Catholic Community Fund of
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
No specific leadership personnel are identified in the available sources beyond the contact for Donor Advised Funds (Lynne Sullivan).
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAVAN MOONEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JOHN E STRAUB | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FRANCIS O'CONNOR ESQ | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CARDINAL SEAN P O'MALLEY OFMC | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| LYNNE E SULLIVAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VERY REV WILLIAM P JOY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KEVIN P MARTIN JR CPA MST | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA M DINNEEN PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DANIEL L FITZGERALD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES P HEALEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEROME MEIER MBA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE MONAGHAN O'BRIEN JD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ADELENE PERKINS MBA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY L RYAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Catholic Health Foundation of Greater Boston distributed more than $712,000 in grants in a recent funding cycle, representing an 18 percent increase in grant applications received (126 applications).
Spring Grant Recipients Receive $1.47 Million - The Catholic FoundationThe organization hosts annual grant ceremonies and maintains active engagement with donors and grant recipients through events and communications.
Spring Grant Recipients Receive $1.47 Million - The Catholic FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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