Catholic Distance University
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$10.2M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
66
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Catholic Distance University?
Catholic Distance University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($8.8M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($929K), The Halprin Family Foundation B ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Catholic Distance University between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $8,810,000 | 30 | 2019–2024 |
| Lilly Endowment Inc | $928,640 | 2 | 2021 |
| The Halprin Family Foundation B | $174,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Eternal Word Television Network Inc | $83,588 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Act for Alexandria | $61,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sophia and William Casey Foundation | $40,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $36,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Koch Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Munoz Charitable Giving Foundation | $16,500 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Andreas Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Columbus Foundation | $11,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Charleston Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Page Family Foundation CO William J Page | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| John C Fricano Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Central Coast Catholic Culture | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $3.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $23K.
What grants has Catholic Distance University received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Koch Foundation Inc | To support a scholarship program | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Munoz Charitable Giving Foundation | Support for the organizations religious and educational programs | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Sophia and William Casey Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF TAX-EXEMPT MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,010,000 |
| 2024 | Eternal Word Television Network Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $17,500 |
| 2024 | Act for Alexandria | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Charleston Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Sophia and William Casey Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF TAX-EXEMPT MISSION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Munoz Charitable Giving Foundation | For the Universitys Educational purposes consistent with its mission. | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $435,000 |
| 2023 | The Halprin Family Foundation B | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Eternal Word Television Network Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $26,088 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Act for Alexandria | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Sophia and William Casey Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF TAX-EXEMPT MISSION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Munoz Charitable Giving Foundation | Charitable gift Unrestricted for charitable and educational purposes | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $800,000 |
| 2022 | The Halprin Family Foundation B | GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,000 |
| 2022 | Act for Alexandria | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 2022 | Sophia and William Casey Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF TAX-EXEMPT MISSION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Eternal Word Television Network Inc | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Central Coast Catholic Culture | General | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Lilly Endowment Inc | PATHWAYS FOR TOMORROW INITIATIVE | $878,640 |
| 2021 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 66 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Catholic Distance University?
Catholic Distance University is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($8.8M), Lilly Endowment Inc ($929K), The Halprin Family Foundation B ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Catholic Distance University between 2019–2025.
Who is Catholic Distance University's largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Catholic Distance University, with $8.8M across 30 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has Catholic Distance University received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.2M in grants to Catholic Distance University across 66 grants from 16 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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