The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
To support the work of the catholic religious, charitable, and educational institutions and their ministeries within the diocese of fall river. Also to provide proper management of the assets and resources of the foundation and the diocesan institutions and to provide for the current and future needs of the diocese and diocesan institutions within the geographic boundaries of the diocese of fall river.
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc at a glance
In short: The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc gave $3.7M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,743,683
- +111.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,247,894
- +111.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $206,491
- Total assets
- $4,723,108
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
FACE Unrestricted Scholarship Fund
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
Amount
$250 - $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
General Endowment Fund
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
Amount
Minimum $10,000 commitment
Deadline
Deadline not published
Named Endowed Scholarship
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
Amount
Minimum $50,000 commitment
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River ($3.5M). Together the top 3 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 15 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc gives
- Giving grew 276% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2019) to $3.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River Fall River, MA | Capital Improvements and General Operations | $3,466,036 |
| Foundation to Advance Catholic Education Inc Fall River, MA | General Operations | $206,491 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River MA Inc Fall River, MA | General Operations | $71,156 |
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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 | $4,723,108 | $5,754,708 | $5,338,500 | $3,743,683 | 3 | $165,512 |
| 2024 | $3,732,483 | $3,720,834 | $3,311,062 | $1,769,948 | 3 | $101,211 |
| 2023 | $3,342,683 | $2,805,512 | $2,863,511 | $1,465,901 | 3 | $-13,141 |
| 2022 | $2,839,964 | $2,808,614 | $2,232,223 | $996,984 | 3 | $95,304 |
| 2021 | $2,774,273 | $2,452,142 | $2,375,719 | $1,191,151 | 3 | $69,874 |
| 2019 | $1,050,534 | $1,380,478 | $1,009,670 | $107,683 | 2 | $1,777 |
About The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fall River, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $166K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc is led by Miriam Finn Sherman, Chief Executive Officer on filings since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Miriam Finn Sherman
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Carney
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Edgar M. Da Cunha
Director
Member & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lafrance
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Long
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Long
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryellen Sullivan Hughes
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcel H. Bouchard
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas M. Christ
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: George L. Agostini (2019–2025) — Clerk · Filing note: Until 6925
- Former: John Murray (2019–2021) — Member & Director · Filing note: Term ended 5121
- Former: Joseph Ciffolillo (2021) — Honorary Member
- Former: Maryellen Sullivan Shachoy (2021) — Director
- Former: Very Reverend Richard Wilson (2021) — Member & Director
- Former: Very Reverend Gregory Mathias (2019) — Member & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc
How much does The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc give each year?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc gave $3.7M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 3 grants.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc's typical grant size?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc's median grant in 2025 was $206,491, and its average grant was $1,247,894, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc give grants?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fall River, MA (3 grants).
Does The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fall River, MA. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5093066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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