Private foundation · EIN 46-3787418 · Oakland, California · Religion

Catholic Church Support Services

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $786K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$1.6M
Median grant
$786K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.6M; Part I reports $783K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Roman Catholic Bishop of OaklandOakland, CAGeneral support$1.4M
Wilcox Family FoundationPennington, NJGeneral support$200K

By state: California 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Catholic Church Support Services is a private grantmaking foundation in Oakland, California, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Catholic Church Support Services accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Catholic Church Support Services give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 2 grants, a median of $786K.

Where does Catholic Church Support Services give?

California (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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