The Catholic Foundation of Central
Encourage selfless stewardship, safeguard and promote accountability of the gifts entrusted to our care, and engage donors in support of the spiritual, educational and social needs of the community.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$140.5M
+18.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+126.6% YoY
Grant Count
23
+64.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+37.9% YoY
About The Catholic Foundation of Central
Based on IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Central is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ORLANDO, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $140.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 23 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $140,473,417 | $118,152,586 | $98,507,369 |
| Revenue | $8,384,434 | $5,705,523 | $4,383,437 |
| Expenses | $4,147,140 | $3,839,726 | $3,679,824 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,317,550 | $-143,036 | $253,564 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The Catholic Foundation of Central
Fall Event Grant Sponsorships
The Catholic Foundation of Central
Amount
Varies by event
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Growing Your Stewardship Scholarship Grant
The Catholic Foundation of Central
Amount
Conference registration + $1,000 travel voucher
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Nonprofit Executive Scholarship Grant
The Catholic Foundation of Central
Amount
Partial scholarship
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe ($310,275), Diocese of Orlando ($254,623), Catholic Charities of Central Florida Inc ($159,036).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary Queen of the Universe Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $310,275 |
| Diocese of Orlando Orlando, FL | General Support & Clergy Support | $254,623 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Florida Inc Orlando, FL | Ministry to the Needy | $159,036 |
| St Joseph Catholic School Mogadore, OH | Tuition Assistance & General Support | $53,455 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lake Wales Lake Wales, FL | General Operating Support | $47,286 |
| St Mary Catholic Church Rockledge, FL | General Operating Support | $17,592 |
| St Margaret Mary Catholic Church Winter Park, FL | General Operating Support | $16,400 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic Church Ormond Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $25,500 |
| St Brendan Catholic Church Ormond Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $23,000 |
| Providence College Providence, RI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Chandler | Chair/Director (end 9/24) | 2.5 | — |
| Karen Monteleone | Chair/Director | 2.5 | — |
| Dr Robert Kryger | Vice-Chair/Director/Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Sr Maria Teresa Acosta | Director (end 10/24) | 1 | — |
| Jessica Cepero Bracero | Director | 1 | — |
| Garrett Burke | Director | 1 | — |
| Fr Scott Circe | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Fr Ralph DuWell | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Elisha Gonzalez | Director | 1 | — |
| Fr Timothy LaBo | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Wendy Mara | Director | 1 | — |
| Fr Matthew Mello | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Fr Ivan Olmo | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Andrew Orosz | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew Pineda | Director | 1 | — |
| David R Ramos | Director | 1 | — |
| Randall Scott | Director | 1 | — |
| Lori Tolland | Director | 1 | — |
| Fr Richard Trout | Director - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Erika Wikstrom | Director (end 10/24) - See Sch O | 1 | — |
| Rachel Youngs | Director | 1 | — |
| Kimberlee Riley | President & CEO (end 9/24) | 40 | $142,328 |
| Susan Hunt | Controller | 40 | $73,902 |
| Madelyn Weed | President & CEO | 40 | $119,317 |
| Marta Sweeney | V.P. Community Services | 40 | $116,035 |
| Nia Herald | VP, Chief Financial Office | 40 | $96,187 |
| Bryce Howard | Dir. of Data Management (began 5/24) | 40 | $96,317 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Catholic Foundation of Central?
The Catholic Foundation of Central is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ORLANDO, FL. It holds $140.5M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Catholic Foundation of Central?
As of 2025, The Catholic Foundation of Central holds $140.5M in total assets with $8.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $1.1M in 2025.
Where does The Catholic Foundation of Central operate?
The Catholic Foundation of Central has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island.
What size grants does The Catholic Foundation of Central award?
In 2025, The Catholic Foundation of Central awarded 23 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Central's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation of Central's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0879378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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