Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund
Preselected recipients only
Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund is a private foundation in Naperville, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,250 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$139,250
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$750
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $71,750 the year before.
86% 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 | $71,750 | 59 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $139,250 | 63 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund 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.
What Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 9 | $79,250 |
| Kentucky | 7 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $8,500 |
| Nebraska | 9 | $5,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 4 | $4,500 |
| Iowa | 5 | $4,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Sch | Religious | $30,000 |
| Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Par | Religious | $15,000 |
| Chesterton Academy-Queen of Martyrs | Educational | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Madison-Bless our Priest | Religious | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame Rsource Dev | Religious | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Inc - Madison | Charitable | $10,000 |
| WRF Cath Charities Dioc Charlotte | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington | Religious | $5,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society-St Patri | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Central Minnesota together Encounte | Religious | $1,500 |
| Holy Rosary Parish | Religious | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of the Dioc of C | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Sacred Heart Parish FBO Educ Angel | Religious | $1,500 |
| Bishop Fenwick High School | Educational | $1,500 |
| Bishop Noll Institute FBO The Band | Educational | $1,500 |
| St Paul of Tarsus Food Pantry | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Marvins Bin Food Pantry | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society - Rockfo | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bosco Catholic School System | Educational | $1,500 |
| St Thomas Parish - St Vincent DePau | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bishops Hospitality House | Religious | $1,500 |
| Corpus Christi Church | Religious | $1,500 |
| Archdiocese of Omaha Semin Fund | Religious | $1,250 |
| St Paul ChurchIA St Paul Church | Religious | $750 |
| St Matthias Parish | Religious | $750 |
| Univ of North Dakota State | Educational | $750 |
| Duluth Univ of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| River Falls University of Wisconsin | Educational | $750 |
| Twin Cities Univ of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| Twin Cities Univ of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| Univ of South Dakota State | Educational | $750 |
| Twin Cities Univ of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| Twin Cities Univ of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| St Scholastica | Educational | $750 |
| Univ of South Dakota State | Educational | $750 |
| College of St Benedict | Educational | $750 |
| Univ of Noth Dakota | Educational | $750 |
| Crookston University of Minnesota | Educational | $750 |
| NE St Bonaventure Church | Religious | $500 |
| St Marys Roman Catholic Church | Religious | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Betty K Fiegen
- Michael J Schuster
- Rodney Oligmueller
- Gregory A Temple
Questions people ask
Does Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund give?
$139,250 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $750.
Who runs Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Betty K Fiegen (Trustee), Michael J Schuster (Trustee), Rodney Oligmueller (Trustee) and Gregory A Temple (Manager).
What does Catholic Order of Foresters Welfare and Relief Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.