Catholic Human Services Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
US $500 - US $15,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Grants will not be awarded to the same organization or project on an ongoing basis.”
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Eligible organizations
- The applicant must be a United States based non-profit organization entitled to exemption from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Geography
- Located in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Grant Applicant:
- Geographic Interest:
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Restrictions:
- Not eligible: Grants to individuals, scholarships, endowments and fellowships will not be considered.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be given to supporting organizations having a 509 (a) (3) status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be used as reimbursement for previously purchased items.
- Not eligible: Grants are not given for salaries, administrative expenses or matching funds.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be provided for non-U.S. based organizations.
- Not eligible: Grant funds may not be used for taxes or shipping and handling charges.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be considered for demonstration projects or capital campaigns.
- Not eligible: Grants will not be awarded to the same organization or project on an ongoing basis.
- Not eligible: Grant funds cannot be used to carry out propaganda, to attempt to influence legislation, to engage in any activity which would influence the outcome of any specific public election or to carry on any voter registration drive.
Overview
The Catholic Human Services Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for those in need by supporting Catholic organizations in health and human services, including hospitals and educational programs. Grants typically range from $500 to $15,000, focusing on supplies and equipment. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profits under section 501(c)(3), particularly those in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Notably, grants are not provided for individuals, salaries, or non-U.S. organizations.
Grant Range
Typically, Grants are given from $500-$15,000, or at the discretion of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Eligibility
Grant Applicant:
The applicant must be a United States based non-profit organization entitled to exemption from federal income tax under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Geographic Interest:
Grants are primarily given, but not limited to, Catholic organizations (including domestic and foreign missions) located in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Ineligibility
Restrictions:
- Grants to individuals, scholarships, endowments and fellowships will not be considered.
- Grants will not be given to supporting organizations having a 509 (a) (3) status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
- Grants will not be used as reimbursement for previously purchased items.
- Grants are not given for salaries, administrative expenses or matching funds.
- Grants will not be provided for non-U.S. based organizations.
- Grant funds may not be used for taxes or shipping and handling charges.
- Grants will not be considered for demonstration projects or capital campaigns.
- Grants will not be awarded to the same organization or project on an ongoing basis.
Grant funds cannot be used to carry out propaganda, to attempt to influence legislation, to engage in any activity which would influence the outcome of any specific public election or to carry on any voter registration drive.
What Catholic Human Services Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 61
- Total given
- $626K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $1,700–$15K
- By dollars: New Jersey 54%, Pennsylvania 24%, Delaware 5%. Top recipient cities: Allentown, PA; Philadelphia, PA; Camden, NJ.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 38% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Make-A-Wish New Jersey · Monroe TWP, NJ
Funding for a security system
$15K
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Inc · Philadelphia, PA
Funding to purchase a new server that will aide them in running programs more smoothly
$15K
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington · Wilmington, DE
Funding to purchase a new hvac unit for the school
$15K
Church of the Sacred Heart · Camden, NJ
Funding to purchase classroom materials for pre-k students in need
$15K
St Christopher's Foundation for Children · Philadelphia, PA
Funding to purchase dental supplies and like equipment
$15K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Healthcare
- Christian nonprofits
- Faith-based
- Medical equipment
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