The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is a Philadelphia-based public charity and independent nonprofit community foundation. It supports Catholic-aligned nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia area through charitable fund management, development consulting, grants, and community initiatives.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila at a glance
In short: The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila gave $8.6M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,630,877
- -46.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,847
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $56,261,736
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (21 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila
- Contact
Mailing address: 2133 Arch St Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 587-5650
Website: https://thecfgp.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Family Home - Little Sisters of the Poor ($3.9M). Together the top 10 received $7.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 229 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CFGP describes its grantmaking as supporting Catholic-aligned nonprofits in Greater Philadelphia and work benefiting the Delaware Valley. In 2025, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 52 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $239K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $16.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $8.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Home - Little Sisters of the Poor Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $3,948,906 |
| Catholic Social Services Phailadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,600,000 |
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Financial Services Phailadelphia, PA | Charitable | $324,000 |
| Catholic Leadership Institute Malvern, PA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| The Culture Project Wynnewood, PA | Charitable | $214,000 |
| Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood Wynnewood, PA | Charitable | $193,235 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Hilltown, PA | Charitable | $180,000 |
| St Charles Borromeo Seminary Ambler, PA | Charitable | $173,711 |
| Saint Margaret Church Narberth, PA | Charitable | $171,000 |
| Saint Matthias Parish Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $129,784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,261,736 | $14,646,810 | $13,530,421 | $8,630,877 | 53 | $923,296 |
| 2024 | $51,513,963 | $17,744,397 | $21,621,322 | $16,211,992 | 59 | $897,663 |
| 2023 | $50,254,564 | $18,133,710 | $17,714,770 | $12,802,084 | 47 | $723,110 |
| 2022 | $44,939,432 | $23,307,616 | $7,412,455 | $2,721,127 | 40 | $416,751 |
| 2021 | $31,245,697 | $9,911,506 | $5,844,532 | $1,250,375 | 30 | $284,385 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CFGP’s stated mission is to better the mission of the Catholic Church for the betterment of people’s lives. It describes its grant programs as supporting Catholic-aligned organizations and work that benefits the Delaware Valley. Its filing also says endowment funds support care for the aged and disabled, seminarian formation, education at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and other programs.
Examples of grantees’ work include Catholic Social Services, whose stated services include food and housing assistance, family support, preschool, and immigration and refugee services. Catholic Leadership Institute says it provides pastoral leadership formation and consulting to people in the Roman Catholic Church. Other 2025 recipients included Neumann University, which describes its mission as educating learners in service to others, and Gianna Center of Philadelphia, which says it provides gynecologic care while honoring the dignity and sanctity of human life.
Grantmaking
In 2025, CFGP reported 53 grants totaling $8,630,877. Grant amounts ranged from $5,120 to $3,948,906, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest listed grants included $3,948,906 to Holy Family Home – Little Sisters of the Poor, $1,600,000 to Catholic Social Services, $324,000 to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Financial Services, and $250,000 to Catholic Leadership Institute. The filing listed each of these grants’ purposes as charitable.
The foundation’s website describes several grant initiatives. The Angel Award supports innovative efforts that promote evangelization in Greater Philadelphia, with awards of $25,000–$50,000. CFGP says its grant committee mentors applicants during the cycle, which concludes with a live presentation to the Board of Trustees for final award decisions. The foundation reported that Pope John Paul II High School received the 2025 Angel Award and $50,000 for its Family and Parish Bridge Project. The Women in Philanthropy grant program lists one award and a January 22, 2027 deadline.
For grant programs generally, applicants should be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; be Catholic in identity, sponsored by a Catholic entity, or clearly aligned with Catholic mission and values; benefit the Delaware Valley; and have appropriate institutional approval. Review criteria commonly include mission alignment, need, impact, feasibility, stewardship, sustainability, and collaboration. Requests that conflict with Catholic teaching or values, grants to individuals, deficit reduction or reimbursement for completed expenses, annual appeals or fundraising events, and capital campaigns, land acquisition, or major construction unless specifically eligible are typically not funded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard T. Clark as Chairman. Trustees listed include Sean Bergin, Reverend Eric Banecker, Cynthia A. Brown, Joseph Chott, Kathleen Larkin, William P. Curtis Jr., Kenneth Ewell, and Joseph Jacovini. Msgr. Francis W. Beach is listed as Trustee Emeritus.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila is led by Ted Qualli, CEO on the 2025 filing; 5 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ted Qualli
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$46K (2025)
Richard T. Clark
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos F. Moreira
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia A. Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph H. Jacovini
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Rose Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph W. Chott
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth L. Ewell
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean A. Bergin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kim
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P. Curtis Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Kervick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Max E. Mercado
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Valucci
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Archbishop Nelson J. Perez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reverand Eric Banecker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Larkin
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gambino
CDO
Associate Director - → CDO, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $152K (2025)
Sarah O. Hanley
Former CEO
President An → President & CEO, 2024
President & CEO → Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$211K (2021) → $266K (2025)
Kurt A. Gabbard
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$48K (2023) → $169K (2025)
Garret Owen
CAO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2025)
Alexander Vaccaro
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bernard J. Kelley Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David N. Watson
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John J. Mullen
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Mangini Jr.
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Msgr Francis W. Beach
Trustee Emeritus
Trustee → Trustee Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Tenaglia
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: James W. Fox IV (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Paul F. Klauder (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gina Decolli (2022–2024) — CMO
- Former: Margaret Sweeney (2022–2024) — CAO
- Former: Matthew M. Coin (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Reverand Nick Rashford Sj (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Beverly Gandolfo (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Nick Rashford Sj (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Eric Banecker (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Dawn O'Neill (2023) — Development
- Former: James Moretti (2023) — CFO
- Former: Joanne Romano (2021–2022) — Former CAO
- Former: John Dombroski (2021) — Former CFO
- Former: Thomas J. Burke (2021) — Former CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $266K, to Sarah O Hanley (Former CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila
How much does The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila give each year?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila gave $8.6M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $16.2M across 59 grants.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's typical grant size?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $162,847, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila give grants?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Wynnewood, PA (3 grants), Ambler, PA (3 grants) and Phailadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (53 grants).
Who are The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's largest grantees?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's largest 2025 grantees include Holy Family Home - Little Sisters of the Poor ($3,948,906), Catholic Social Services ($1,600,000) and Archdiocese of Philadelphia Office for Financial Services ($324,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila reported $56.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.6M.
What does The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila fund?
CFGP’s stated mission is to better the mission of the Catholic Church for the betterment of people’s lives. It describes its grant programs as supporting Catholic-aligned organizations and work that benefits the Delaware Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thecfgp.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1566557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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