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National Matching Funds Program

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the United States of America

Foundation Annual Grants for Veteran Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Not stated

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.

Overview

Geographic Scope: United States (evidenced by Chicago District initiatives)

Overview:
FCSLA's National Matching Funds Program provides matching donations to support charitable causes and community organizations, particularly those serving vulnerable populations.

Program Focus Areas

Veterans Support: Programs serving homeless veterans and veteran healthcare facilities
- Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV) in Wheaton, IL
- Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL
- Veterans Administration homeless veteran programs
Community Service: Support for various charitable ministries and organizations

Key Features

Branches and members donate cash and/or items to designated charitable causes
Home Office provides matching funds to increase total donation impact
Examples of matching amounts: $600 match for veteran programs (2021), $2,000+ total raised including matches (2023)
Donors to matching funds events may be entered into raffle drawings

Recent Activities

2021: "Help a Vet" matching funds event supporting homeless veteran shelters
2023: Matching funds campaign for Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno
Branches coordinate donation drives and fundraising events
Events typically involve collection of household items, personal care products, and cash donations

What First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the United States of America actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the United States of America reported $152K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 74
Total given: $575K
Median grant: $6,000
Range: $5,000–$20K

By dollars: Ohio 28%, Pennsylvania 24%, Illinois 17%. Top recipient cities: Cleveland, OH; Whiting, IN; Pittsburgh, PA.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.