The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based public charity that manages invested charitable funds and distributes grants for the benefit of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh’s parishes and ministries. Established in 2018, it describes itself as the Catholic Church’s community foundation in the diocese.
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc at a glance
In short: The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc gave $2.3M across 14 grants in 2023 (avg $164K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,297,084
- -14.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $164,077
- -20.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $129,141
- Total assets
- $72,625,930
- +5.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4700 Homewood Court 320, Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone: (919) 568-1065
Website: https://foundationdor.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) ($2.3M across 14 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 25 grants of 53 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In 2023, 96% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 4% to recipients in Nebraska.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2020) to $3.0M (2021). In 2023 it made 14 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Seminarian Education and Welfare | $461,584 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Tuition Assistance and Scholarships | $298,224 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | OTHER | $263,643 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Assistance for the Needy | $231,312 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Seminarian Partnership Program | $208,721 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Parish Support and Assistance | $181,397 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Diocesan Support and Assistance | $135,300 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Special Ministries | $122,981 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NC | Catholic Charities | $108,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and AFFILIATES(LIST Available on Request) Raleigh, NE | Catholic Schools and Education Initiatives | $97,170 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing identifies the organization as a Form 990 public charity.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,625,930 | $3,058,479 | $3,162,527 | $2,297,084 | 14 | $1,063,996 |
| 2022 | $68,615,625 | $19,156,284 | $3,300,049 | $2,675,617 | 13 | $14,798,691 |
| 2021 | $76,385,050 | $2,802,448 | $3,735,674 | $3,028,879 | 13 | $743,485 |
| 2020 | $60,802,291 | $3,895,212 | $2,456,060 | $1,627,197 | 13 | $1,459,714 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build endowment funds and other long-term gift vehicles for parishes and diocesan ministries, cultivate donor prospects to provide those organizations with long-term income, and manage invested charitable funds and distribute grants according to fund agreements. Its 2022 filing describes its purpose as cultivating endowed and major gifts for the long-term benefit of the Diocese of Raleigh’s parishes, schools, programs, and ministries.
The 2023 grant purposes include seminarian education and welfare, tuition assistance and scholarships, assistance for people in need, parish and diocesan support, special ministries, Catholic charities, church expansion, and lay formation and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the Foundation reported 14 grants totaling $2,297,084. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $461,584, with a median of $129,140.
The largest reported grants went to Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh and Affiliates (Raleigh, North Carolina): $461,584 for seminarian education and welfare; $298,224 for tuition assistance and scholarships; $263,643 for an unspecified “other” purpose; and $231,312 for assistance for the needy. Other listed purposes included a seminarian partnership program, parish support, diocesan support, special ministries, Catholic charities, church expansion, and lay formation and education.
The Foundation’s website describes the Home Mission Society as a diocesan grant-based program that supports small parishes with church and chapel construction and furnishing, with an emphasis on communities with limited means to fund those projects. The website says the Society has supported construction of four churches in the diocese.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Timothy A. Mann as president, John W. Byrne as vice president, and H. Dean Penny as secretary/treasurer. It lists Michael Goodmon, Anne W. Stahel, Ricardo Herrera, and Very Reverend Michael J. Burbeck VG as board members, and Maureen O’Keeffe Lindgren as executive director.
The Foundation’s website identifies Dawn M. Stark as executive director.
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc is led by Maureen O'Keeffe Lindgren, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Maureen O'Keeffe Lindgren
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $109K (2023)
Timothy A. Mann
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne W. Stahel
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Dean Penny
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Goodmon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Herrera
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John W. Byrne
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Very Reverend Michael J. Burbeck Vg
Board Member
New on the 2023 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joseph L. Langenderfer (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: John W. Bryne (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $109K, to Maureen O'Keeffe Lindgren (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc
How much does The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc give each year?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc gave $2.3M across 14 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $2.7M across 13 grants.
What is The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc's typical grant size?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc's median grant in 2023 was $129,141, and its average grant was $164,077, across 14 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc give grants?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Raleigh, NC (13 grants).
Does The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc reported $72.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to build endowment funds and other long-term gift vehicles for parishes and diocesan ministries, cultivate donor prospects to provide those organizations with long-term income, and manage invested charitable funds and distribute grants according to fund agreements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foundationdor.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc's EIN?
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1609483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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