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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+26.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+111.5% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+111.5% YoY
About The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern
Based on IRS filings
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in FALL RIVER, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,723,108 | $3,732,483 | $3,342,683 |
| Revenue | $5,754,708 | $3,720,834 | $2,805,512 |
| Expenses | $5,338,500 | $3,311,062 | $2,863,511 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $165,512 | $101,211 | $-13,141 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern
FACE Unrestricted Scholarship Fund
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN
Amount
$250 - $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
General Endowment Fund
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN
Amount
Minimum $10,000 commitment
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Named Endowed Scholarship
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN
Amount
Minimum $50,000 commitment
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Roman Catholic Bishop of Fall River ($3,466,036), Foundation to Advance Catholic Education Inc ($206,491), Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fall River Ma Inc ($71,156).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE CATHOLIC EDUCATION INC FALL RIVER, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $206,491 |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP OF FALL RIVER FALL RIVER, MA | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND GENERAL OPERATIONS | $3,466,036 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER MA INC FALL RIVER, MA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $71,156 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK CARNEY | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| NICHOLAS M CHRIST | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ROBERT LONG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MOST REVEREND EDGAR M DA CUNHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE LONG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RICHARD LAFRANCE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REV MARCEL H BOUCHARD | CLERK | 2 | — |
| MARYELLEN SULLIVAN HUGHES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEORGE L AGOSTINI UNTIL 6925 | CLERK | 2 | — |
| MIRIAM FINN SHERMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in FALL RIVER, MA. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern?
As of 2025, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern holds $4.7M in total assets with $5.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M in 2025.
Where does The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern operate?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What size grants does The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern award?
In 2025, The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern awarded 3 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern's EIN?
The Catholic Foundation of Southeastern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5093066. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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