Catholic Human Services Foundation
Accepts applications
Catholic Human Services Foundation is a private foundation in Ringoes, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $625,630 in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,147 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$625,630
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,147
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was up from $613,772 the year before.
62% of its 2025 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 | $594,475 | 59 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $613,772 | 64 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $625,630 | 61 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catholic Human Services Foundation PO Box 216, Ringoes, NJ 08551 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (908) 730-6883 |
| What to submit | Send letter of inquiry requesting grant application package. |
| Deadlines | The foundation meets quarterly to review grant requests. |
| Restrictions | Grants are primarily given to catholic organizations providing health and human services. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Catholic Human Services Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 36 | $340,718 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $152,641 |
| Delaware | 2 | $29,698 |
| Illinois | 2 | $23,812 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $17,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $14,880 |
| Maryland | 1 | $14,381 |
| Missouri | 1 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish New Jersey | Funding for a security system. | $15,000 |
| Mercy Neighborhood Ministries Inc | Funding to purchase a new server that will aide them in running programs more smoothly. | $15,000 |
| Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington | Funding to purchase a new hvac unit for the school. | $15,000 |
| Church of the Sacred Heart | Funding to purchase classroom materials for pre-k students in need. | $14,999 |
| St Christopher's Foundation for Children | Funding to purchase dental supplies and like equipment. | $14,987 |
| Cistercian Abbey of Spencer Inc | Funding to purchase medical equipment, furniture, a commercial washer/dryer and 24 blankets for the monks. | $14,880 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delware | Funding to purchase 49 pack and plays for patients families with younger siblings. | $14,698 |
| Bloom for Women | Funding to renovate one of their safe houses bathroom. | $14,606 |
| Seton Hall University | Funding to purchase a nursing kelly manikin for training purposes. | $14,601 |
| St Elizabeth School Inc | Funding to purchsase computer equipment for staff and students with special needs. | $14,381 |
| Cheshire Home | Funding to purchase two adaptive shower chairs to be used by residents with spinal cord injuries. | $14,228 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Funding for the purchase of a commercial dishwasher. | $14,000 |
| Oasis- A Haven for Women and Children Inc | Funding to purchase two compute modules and two smart boards for classrooms. | $13,753 |
| Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon Inc | Funding to purchase food items to help support their home delivered meal program. | $13,750 |
| The Arc of Essex County Inc | Funding to purchase a/c system | $13,750 |
| St Joseph's Seniors Center Assisted Living Nursing Home | Funding to purchase medical equipment and furniture for residents with special needs. | $13,250 |
| Volunteer Center of Bergen County Inc | Funding to purchase hardware for a program that supports senior citizens. | $13,000 |
| Healthlink Dental Clinic Inc | Funding to purchase dental supplies and equipment. | $12,900 |
| Family Promise of Hunterdon County Inc | Funding to purchase a generator and supplies. | $12,800 |
| Trinitas Foundation | Funding to purchase four wheelchairs for the hospital patients. | $12,434 |
| Holy Family Home Little Sisters of the Poor of Philadelphia | Funding to purchase food items to serve to their elderly residents in need. | $12,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater Lehigh Valley | Funding to purchase supplies & equipment for loading dock renovations. | $12,000 |
| STS Joachim and Ann Care Service | Funding to purchase computer equipment to be used by staff who assist those in crisis. | $12,000 |
| RWJ Barnabas Community Medical Center Foundation | Funding to purchase 10 wheelchairs for patients. | $11,570 |
| Healing the Children New Jersey Inc | Funding to purchase a dual-port tourniquet machine to be used by the medical team abroad program for children. | $11,500 |
| St Ann's Passionist Monastery of Scranton | Funding to purchase kitchen and control room equipment to support the monastery. | $11,371 |
| Faith Kitchen Inc | Funding to purchase disposable utensils, paper cups, plates, etc., for their kitchen. | $11,183 |
| St Joseph's Health Foundation | Funding to purchase incontinence products and medical equipment to support the geriatric and palliative care dept. Community. | $11,150 |
| Sage Eldercare Inc | Funding to purchase technology equipment. | $11,000 |
| Bernardine Franciscan Sisters | Funding to purchase a new phone line system. | $10,355 |
| Lighthouse Rehabilitation Center | Funding to replace flooring. | $10,147 |
| Life Choices Inc | Funding to purchase a video surveillance system and key lock system to provide more safety for clients and their children. | $10,060 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley | Funding to purchase ten laptops for staff use. | $10,000 |
| Coated in Love | Funding to purchase 227 boots for the homeless and others in need. | $10,000 |
| Dismas Ministry | Funding to purchase materials needed to create prayer cards, rosaries, and more religious pamphlets for inmates. | $10,000 |
| Joseph's House of Camden LLC | Funding to purchase disposable kichen supplies. | $10,000 |
| Lunch Break Inc | Funding to purchase food items to support the community kitchen. | $10,000 |
| Mount Carmel Guild of Trenton NJ | Funding to purchase frozen turkeys, fresh produce, a front-end loader and security camera system. | $10,000 |
| Pacific House Inc | Funding to purchase food items to support the homeless. | $10,000 |
| Prince of Peace Center | Funding to purchase food items and containers for food program. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kerri Smith
- Colleen Kelly
- John Degraaf
- Thomas Ruvo
Questions people ask
Does Catholic Human Services Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The foundation meets quarterly to review grant requests..
How much does Catholic Human Services Foundation give?
$625,630 in tax year 2025, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,147.
Who runs Catholic Human Services Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kerri Smith (President/Ceo), Colleen Kelly (Vp/Secretary/Program Officer), John Degraaf (Director) and Thomas Ruvo (Director).
What does Catholic Human Services Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and youth programs.