The Catholic Foundation No Colorado
The Catholic Foundation is a public charity based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. It helps individuals and families plan and direct financial support to Catholic missions and ministries, primarily in Northern Colorado, and serves as a fiduciary for current and deferred gifts and endowments.
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado at a glance
In short: The Catholic Foundation No Colorado gave $24.1M across 196 grants in 2024 (avg $123K), mostly in Colorado. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,102,025
- +53.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 196
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $122,970
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $211,698,181
- +17.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (54 of 196, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (69% 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 Foundation No Colorado
- Contact
Mailing address: 6160 S Syracuse Way 111, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 468-9885
Website: https://thecatholicfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catholic Foundation No Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Augustine Institute ($5.3M). Together the top 10 received $16.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,426), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
784 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 541 grants of 784 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it primarily supports ministries and parishes within the Archdiocese of Denver, which covers the northern half of Colorado. It also allows donors to direct gifts to other worthy organizations. In 2024, 69% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 22% to recipients in Missouri; 1% each went to recipients in the District of Columbia, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 196 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Catholic Foundation No Colorado open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 54 of 196 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $162K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $33K 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 $9.6M (2020) to $24.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 196 grants totaling $24.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustine Institute Florissant, MO | — | $5,252,450 |
| St John Paul II High School Windsor, CO | — | $4,697,000 |
| St John Vianney Theological Seminary Denver, CO | — | $2,371,940 |
| SJV-RM Denver, CO | — | $1,384,147 |
| Redemptoris Mater Seminary Denver, CO | — | $637,343 |
| AOD - Archbishop Catholic Appeal Denver, CO | — | $416,491 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul - AOD Denver, CO | — | $390,500 |
| St Anthony Catholic Church Sterling, CO | — | $380,000 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Classical School Westminster, CO | — | $378,779 |
| FOCUS Mission Foundation Golden, CO | — | $352,500 |
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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 | $211,698,181 | $38,747,783 | $27,187,248 | $24,102,025 | 196 | $5,029,758 |
| 2023 | $180,504,680 | $22,445,573 | $18,466,740 | $15,688,881 | 165 | $2,387,682 |
| 2022 | $159,411,958 | $15,412,127 | $19,594,220 | $17,061,292 | 153 | $1,158,809 |
| 2021 | $189,871,667 | $21,361,105 | $14,162,469 | $11,785,503 | 141 | $2,800,305 |
| 2020 | $163,286,310 | $16,864,351 | $11,672,015 | $9,566,110 | 129 | $2,241,125 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote the mission of the Church in Northern Colorado through financial stewardship, faithfully steward and distribute entrusted funds, and cooperate with parishes and other Catholic organizations to develop resources and support.
Its grantmaking categories include caring for the community, teaching children, spreading the Gospel, strengthening parishes, and preparing priests. The Foundation describes support for Catholic schools, including scholarships, tuition assistance, teacher wages and capital needs; religious education, catechist training and curriculum development; seminary operations and needs; and parish operating and capital needs. It also makes grants to charitable organizations serving people experiencing poverty and hardship.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Augustine Institute says it forms Catholics for the New Evangelization through academic and parish programs. Christ in the City describes its work as forming missionaries and serving people who are poor. Bella Natural Women’s Care says it operates a comprehensive health care center. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not the Foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 196 grants totaling $24,102,025. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $5,252,450, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,252,450 to Augustine Institute in Florissant, Missouri; $4,697,000 to St John Paul II High School in Windsor, Colorado; $2,371,940 to St John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver; $1,384,147 to SJV-RM in Denver; and $637,343 to Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Denver. Other recipients included the Archbishop Catholic Appeal ($416,491), Society of St Vincent de Paul - AOD ($390,500), St Anthony Catholic Church ($380,000), Our Lady of Lourdes Classical School ($378,779), and FOCUS Mission Foundation ($352,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed for 2024 were Ann Marie White, chair; Sergio Guiterrez, vice chair; Erin Matis, secretary; Jennifer L. Neppel, treasurer; and Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, Deacon Daniel Cook, Deborah Cable, Judy Lafleur, Lisa Clay and Marilyn Kennerson, directors. The Foundation’s website identifies Deacon Steve Stemper as its CEO and president.
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado is led by Steven Stemper, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Stemper
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$214K (2020) → $225K (2024)
Ann Marie White
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kukura
Senior Director Planned Giving
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $154K (2024)
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deacon Daniel Cook
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Lafleur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Parsons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Vaeth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Very Rev Randy Dollins Vg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Cable
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Kennerson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Branney
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Fehn
CFO
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $157K (2024)
Jennifer L. Neppel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Matis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Guiterrez
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Adam Truitt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Pierini (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Bauman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pat Bridges (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Wagner (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Terry Gallagher (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tricia Jansen (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Joshua Gideon (2021–2023) — Senior Director of Gift Planning
- Former: Anne Marie Frigon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Baron (2020–2022) — Secretary -
- Former: Sergio Gutierrez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Zimmerman (2020–2021) — Director
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 $225K, to Steven Stemper (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Foundation No Colorado
How much does The Catholic Foundation No Colorado give each year?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado gave $24.1M across 196 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15.7M across 165 grants.
What is The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's typical grant size?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $122,970, across 196 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Catholic Foundation No Colorado that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Catholic Foundation No Colorado give grants?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado gives mostly in Colorado: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (55 grants), Littleton, CO (11 grants), Fort Collins, CO (8 grants) and Centennial, CO (6 grants).
Who are The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's largest grantees?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's largest 2024 grantees include Augustine Institute ($5,252,450), St John Paul II High School ($4,697,000) and St John Vianney Theological Seminary ($2,371,940), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($12,426), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Catholic Foundation No Colorado?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado reported $211.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38.7M.
What does The Catholic Foundation No Colorado fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to promote the mission of the Church in Northern Colorado through financial stewardship, faithfully steward and distribute entrusted funds, and cooperate with parishes and other Catholic organizations to develop resources and support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catholic Foundation No Colorado?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thecatholicfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation No Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1481641. 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 October 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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