The Conference of St Mary
The Conference of St Mary is a private foundation, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $256K. Net investment income was $317K.
The Conference of St Mary at a glance
In short: The Conference of St Mary gave $256K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $256,000
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,444
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,268,336
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Conference of St Mary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Vincent De Paul Society ($101K). Together the top 9 received $256K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 45 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Conference of St Mary gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $210K (2022) to $265K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent De Paul Society Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $101,000 |
| Basilica School of St Mary Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $45,000 |
| The Marih Center Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $30,000 |
| Bishop Ireton High School Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $25,000 |
| Christ House Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $20,000 |
| Poor Clare Monastery Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $15,000 |
| St Martin De Porres Senior Center Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $10,000 |
| Alive House Home Shelter Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
| Carpenter's Shelter Alexandria, VA | General Purposes of Organization | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,268,336 | $317,225 | $262,845 | $256,000 | 9 | $258,589 | $316,986 | $257,566 |
| 2024 | $4,213,956 | $315,839 | $243,699 | $232,000 | 9 | $235,001 | $315,603 | $246,085 |
| 2023 | $4,141,816 | $344,350 | $233,296 | $230,000 | 9 | $232,979 | $344,032 | $215,031 |
| 2022 | $4,026,822 | $74,788 | $220,611 | $210,000 | 9 | $212,823 | $79,119 | $226,381 |
| 2021 | $4,172,645 | $440,923 | $274,878 | $265,000 | 9 | $267,827 | $440,644 | $247,855 |
| 2020 | $4,006,600 | $345,816 | $231,454 | $225,000 | 9 | — | $345,426 | $212,316 |
| 2019 | $3,892,238 | $288,148 | $228,736 | $225,000 | 9 | — | $287,788 | $201,100 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Conference of St Mary reported a distributable amount of $258K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Conference of St Mary is led by Peter J. Bautz, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter J. Bautz
Board Chair
Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Casper
Member
Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael P. Downs
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine G. Kleiber
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Carroll
Member
Member → President, 2024
President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Heimerman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Hedro
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Ermer
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maura Lindsey
Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Margaret K. Baldwin (2019–2024) — Member
- Former: Alex Falcon (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Richard K. Farrell (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: John T. Donelan (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Judith Klesius (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Donald J. Wheeler (2019) — President
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 Conference of St Mary
How much does The Conference of St Mary give each year?
The Conference of St Mary gave $256K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $232K across 9 grants.
What is The Conference of St Mary's typical grant size?
The Conference of St Mary's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,444, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Conference of St Mary give grants?
The Conference of St Mary gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (9 grants).
Does The Conference of St Mary give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Conference of St Mary's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Conference of St Mary's largest grantees?
The Conference of St Mary's largest 2025 grantees include St Vincent De Paul Society ($101,000), Basilica School of St Mary ($45,000) and The Marih Center ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Conference of St Mary?
The Conference of St Mary reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $258K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Conference of St Mary's EIN?
The Conference of St Mary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1461653. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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