Catholic Theological Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.1M
Foundation funders
38
Grants recorded
139
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Catholic Theological Union?
Catholic Theological Union is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer ($525K), James and Catherine Denny Foundation ($475K), Helen V Brach Foundation ($421K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Catholic Theological Union between 2019–2025.
Show all 38 funders
| Philip H Corboy Foundation | $12,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Bomher Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | $9,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Good Heart Work Smart Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Carney Family Foundation | $5,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Dr Scholl Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Siragusa Family Foundation | $5,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Charlie & Mary Beth O'Reilly | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Paluch Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Human Foundations Institute | $4,440 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Regina Coeli Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Catholic Theological Union received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | University of Notre Dame du Lac | See Part IV | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Koch Foundation Inc | To support scholarships for religious and lay women | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | LECTURES & LIBRARY | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Chapin-May Foundation of Illinois (42-50477) | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Blessed are the Peacemakers Trustee Dinner | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Discretionary Grant | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer | UNRESTRICTED | $125,000 |
| 2024 | BJB Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | In honor of Rev. Donald Senior C.P. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Beatrice P Delany Char Tr XXXXX7003 | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | WP & HB White Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Michael E Murphy Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | James and Catherine Denny Foundation | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Depaul University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Charles and M R Shapiro Foundation Inc | LECTURES & LIBRARY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hamilton Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Patrick G and Shirley W Ryan | SUPPORT CATHOLIC FAITH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Blessed are the Peacemakers Dinner | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Haugh Family Foundation | Unsolicited contribution to further educational work of preparing effective leaders for the Church, who are ready to witness to Christs good news of justice, love, and peace. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Human Foundations Institute | EDUCATION | $2,940 |
| 2024 | Regina Coeli Foundation Inc | TUITION ASSISTANCE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Weiss Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CONTRIBUTION | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Helen V Brach Foundation | Board of Directors, Matching and Discretionary Grant | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Dorothea Cunningham Family Foundation | DONATION TOWARDS EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer | UNRESTRICTED | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Helen V Brach Foundation | To support the Brach Scholars-Leaders in Ministry program for exceptional students pursuing graduate degree in theology | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 139 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Catholic Theological Union?
Catholic Theological Union is funded by 38 grantmakers, led by The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer ($525K), James and Catherine Denny Foundation ($475K), Helen V Brach Foundation ($421K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Catholic Theological Union between 2019–2025.
Who is Catholic Theological Union's largest funder?
The John C and Carolyn Noonan Parmer is the largest recorded funder of Catholic Theological Union, with $525K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Catholic Theological Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.1M in grants to Catholic Theological Union across 139 grants from 38 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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