Catholic Church Support Services
Preselected recipients only
Catholic Church Support Services is a private foundation in Oakland, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $782,780 in 2 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$782,780
- Number of grants2
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 1 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $782,780 | 2 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
Catholic Church Support Services says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Catholic Church Support Services funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $1.4 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Oakland | General support | $1.4 million |
| Wilcox Family Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Seelig
- Rev Lawrence D'anjou
- Paul Bongiovanni
Questions people ask
Does Catholic Church Support Services accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catholic Church Support Services give?
$782,780 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants.
Who runs Catholic Church Support Services?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Seelig (Director/Chief Executive Officer), Rev Lawrence D'anjou (Director/Secretary) and Paul Bongiovanni (Director/Treasurer).
What does Catholic Church Support Services fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.