National Catholic Bioethics Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds National Catholic Bioethics Center?
National Catholic Bioethics Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Knights of Columbus ($999K), The Catholic Foundation No Colorado ($244K), Pema Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to National Catholic Bioethics Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights of Columbus | $999,456 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Catholic Foundation No Colorado | $244,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Pema Foundation Inc | $210,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila | $139,377 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | $112,775 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $100,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc | $87,500 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Moran Foundation | $55,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| G L Connolly Foundation | $24,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Louise M Davies Foundation | $21,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Strake Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas Foundation | $1,150 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Eucharist Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2019) to $502K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $91K.
What grants has National Catholic Bioethics Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| 2025 | The Moran Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Louise M Davies Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas Foundation | THE FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF DONATIONS MADE TO VARIOUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATED OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | $100 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus | SUPPORT FOR 2024 WORKSHOP FOR BISHOPS | $166,685 |
| 2024 | Pema Foundation Inc | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Catholic Foundation No Colorado | — | $44,000 |
| 2024 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $29,750 |
| 2024 | The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc | General Support | $17,500 |
| 2024 | The Moran Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $8,000 |
| 2024 | G L Connolly Foundation | Health Care Biomedical Research | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Louise M Davies Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Eucharist Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas Foundation | THE FOUNDATIONS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF DONATIONS MADE TO VARIOUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATED OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | $525 |
| 2023 | Knights of Columbus | SUPPORT FOR 2023 WORKSHOP FOR BISHOPS | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Pema Foundation Inc | HEALTH | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Catholic Foundation No Colorado | Spreading the Good News | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $26,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Sarkes and Mary Tarzian Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,500 |
| 2023 | The Catholic Foundation of Greater Phila | CHARITABLE | $14,377 |
| 2023 | G L Connolly Foundation | Health Care Biomedical Research | $8,000 |
| 2023 | The Moran Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Louise M Davies Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH ORGANIZATION | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Rafael Madan & Lilian Casas Foundation | THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES CONSISTED OF DONATIONS MADE TO VARIOUS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFILIATED OR OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. | $525 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds National Catholic Bioethics Center?
National Catholic Bioethics Center is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Knights of Columbus ($999K), The Catholic Foundation No Colorado ($244K), Pema Foundation Inc ($210K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to National Catholic Bioethics Center between 2019–2025.
Who is National Catholic Bioethics Center's largest funder?
Knights of Columbus is the largest recorded funder of National Catholic Bioethics Center, with $999K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has National Catholic Bioethics Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to National Catholic Bioethics Center across 61 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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