Twenty-six Dallas-area Nonprofits, Churches and Schools Receive More Than $1 Million In Fall Grants From The Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation awarded $1.03 million to 26 local schools, churches and community organizations during its 2023 fall grant ceremony today.
Funded by the Foundation’s unrestricted Philanthropy Fund as well as funds established by individuals and families to carry out their charitable goals, the grants support a variety of projects including security upgrades, technology enhancements, outdoor pavilion, sanctuary flooring, lighting, parking lot gate and new science lab.
“People of all ages will benefit from the enhancements and implementation of significant projects taking place at area charitable organizations plus Catholic churches and schools,” said Matt Kramer, president and CEO of The Catholic Foundation. “Each year, the generosity of our donors both past and present provide hope and optimism that positively changes lives and long-term outcomes for generations to come.”
Twice per year, The Catholic Foundation distributes community grants to local Catholic churches and schools and nonprofit organizations. Grant requests are reviewed by the board of trustees’ Distribution Committee, followed by documented site visits by trustees through which the recipients and funding amounts are determined.
Over time, The Catholic Foundation has provided more than $267 million in grants to religious, charitable and educational organizations. In 2022, The Catholic Foundation awarded more than 2,500 grants totaling $19.4 million.
The 2023 fall grant recipients include:
All Saints Catholic Church: Security gate (Partial funding from The Jean & Archy M. Roper, Jr. Fund)
Authentic Leadership: Ethics training
Bella House: Plumbing
Holy Family Catholic Academy: Out Teach program (Partial funding from The Thomas John Uhl Fund)
Holy Trinity Catholic School: Laptops
Hope Center of Corsicana: Phone System
In My Shoes: Interior renovations
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church: Sound system
Mary Immaculate Catholic School: Security upgrades (Partial funding from The Thomas W. Weinzapfel Endowment)
Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church: Outdoor pavilion
Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic Parish: Parish renovations
Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth: Backup generator (Full funding from The Louise Emma Buhrer Endowment Fund)
St. Albert the Great Priory: Retaining wall and walkway
St. Anthony Catholic Parish: Audio Visual Upgrades
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church: Facility improvements
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish: Sanctuary flooring
St. John Paul II Foundation: Marriage programs
St. Joseph Catholic Church: Church Lighting
St. Joseph Catholic School: Security
St. Jude Chapel: ADA renovations
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church: HVAC
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church: Parking lot gate
St. Mary’s Catholic School: Security
St. Vincent Center: Building renovations (Full funding from The Louise Emma Buhrer Endowment Fund)
Theology of the Body Evangelization Team (TOBET): Video training program
University of Dallas: New Science lab (Partial funding from The Mary Anne Woods Charitable Endowment Fund)