How much funding does Marr Catholic School Scholarships provide?

Marr Catholic School Scholarships provides Varies (endowment-based) in funding.

When is the deadline for Marr Catholic School Scholarships?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Marr Catholic School Scholarships?

Eligible applicants: Planning to attend or currently attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston.

How often is Marr Catholic School Scholarships offered?

Marr Catholic School Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Marr Catholic School Scholarships

The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

Varies (endowment-based)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston (recent recipients included Boston College High School, Archbishop Williams High School, Pope St.
John Paul II Catholic Academy, Cathedral High School)
Planning to attend or currently attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston

Other requirements

Members or former members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester

Overview

Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Boston (11 Catholic schools)

Mission: Provide scholarships for members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester to attend Catholic schools.

Program History

Founded: 1974 as Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester by Robert L. Marr and Daniel F. Marr Jr. as memorial to Colonel Daniel Marr
Scholarship Endowment Established: 1991 by Daniel F. Marr Jr. (left funds to Archdiocese of Boston)
Additional Endowment: Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable Foundation established later
Administrator: Catholic Community Fund manages endowments and distributions

Impact Since 1992

Students Served: 2,200 students
Total Distributed: Almost $1.7 million
Recent Class: 49 Marr Scholars recognized in October 2025 representing 11 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston

Eligible Schools

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston (recent recipients included Boston College High School, Archbishop Williams High School, Pope St. John Paul II Catholic Academy, Cathedral High School)

Eligibility

Members or former members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester
Planning to attend or currently attending Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Boston

Support Provided

Scholarships to support Catholic school tuition for qualifying students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester

What The Catholic Community Fund of the Archdiocese of Boston Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023

Grants in 2023: 84
Total given: $9.76M
Median grant: $31K
Range: $5,236–$1.29M

By dollars: Massachusetts >99%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: Braintree, MA; Boston, MA; South Boston, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
13% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Regina Cleri Residence Distributions & Loan Payment to Rcab · Braintree, MA

Regina cleri distributions & loan

$1.29M
Catholic Schools Office · Braintree, MA

Csf distribution

$1.24M
Catholic Charitable Bureau - Boston · Boston, MA

Inspiring hope campaign distribution

$570K
Saint Mary's Center for Women and Children · Dorchester, MA

Donor intention gift

$400K
Clergy Health & Retirement Trust · Braintree, MA

Inspiring hope campaign distribution

$395K