Catholic Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Catholic Education Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $786,689 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $786,689 | 4 | $834,997 |
| 2025 | $67,000 | 3 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Catholic Education Foundation 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 Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $67,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Catholic High School | Catholic school tuition assistance | $40,000 |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Sch | Catholic school tuition assistance | $17,000 |
| Lancaster Catholic High School | Catholic school facility improvement | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Ganse
- Suzanne Ganse
- Patrick Carr
- Clark Tomlinson
- Bernard Wolgemuth
- Walt Legenstein
- Brendon Whalen
- Matt Dusablon
Questions people ask
Does Catholic Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Catholic Education Foundation give?
$67,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Catholic Education Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Ganse (President), Suzanne Ganse (Board Member), Patrick Carr (Treasurer) and Clark Tomlinson (Board Member) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Catholic Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.