Private foundation · EIN 82-1492623 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Patricia a Ocallaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $335K total, median $50K. 25% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$335K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in PA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDEmergency child heath$50K
Felician Sisters of North AmericaBeaver Falls, PAFelician mission: haiti$50K
Franciscan Friars CharitiesNew York, NYSt. anthony's kitchen and$50K
Sisters of St JosephPhiladelphia, PAProviding additional low$50K
Ashley IncHavre de Grace, MDAshley father martin chapel$50K
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNSupport for the poverello$35K
Franciscan Friars Holy Name ProvinceNew York, NYFranciscan 360$25K
Wordnet IncSan Bernardino, CAGeneral support$25K

By state: Maryland 2 · Pennsylvania 2 · New York 2 · Minnesota 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Patricia a Ocallaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Patricia a Ocallaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Patricia a Ocallaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $335K across 8 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Patricia a Ocallaghan Catholic Charitable Foundation give?

Maryland (2 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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