DALLAS - The Catholic Foundation awarded $1.47 million to 31 North Texas Catholic schools and churches, plus community organizations during its 2025 spring grant ceremony.
Funded by the Foundation’s unrestricted Philanthropy Fund and funds established by individuals and families to carry out their charitable goals, the grants support a diverse mix of projects that include playground and classroom renovations, security enhancements and fencing, sanctuary lighting, baptismal font, work study shuttle bus, plus kitchen, roof and window replacements.
The grants also go toward the Dallas Bishop’s Burse which can be used at the bishop’s discretion to assist local charitable organizations. In addition, today’s grants assist the Foundation’s President’s Discretionary Fund that serves local organizations and projects in need, the Work of Heart Awards that recognize full-time employees at Dallas-area Catholic schools and a designated high school tuition assistance program in which funds go to students whose parents work in some capacity for the Diocese of Dallas.
"The generosity of The Catholic Foundation donors continues to shine brightly across North Texas,” said Matt Kramer, president and CEO of The Catholic Foundation. “These grants strengthen the vital work of our Catholic churches, Catholic schools, and nonprofit organizations, empowering them to deepen their impact and uplift the lives of those they serve with faith and compassion."
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 $313 million in grants to religious, charitable and educational organizations, of which more $219 million has been distributed in the past 10 years alone. In 2024, The Catholic Foundation awarded more than 3,000 grants totaling $25.6 million to more than 965 organizations.
The 2025 spring grant recipients include:
Catholic Charities Dallas - Brady Center: Senior services (With partial funding from the Louise Emma Buhrer Endowment Fund, Harper Senior Citizens Fund and the R. Cardis & Grace DeLee Stubbs Fund)
Diocese of Dallas - Catholic Schools Office: Field trips(With partial funding from the William & Mary Jane Jaspersen Fund)
Discalced Carmelite Nuns of Dallas: Generator(With partial funding from the Bernard (Brian) Bradley Endowment Fund)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: HVAC
Immaculate Conception Catholic School: Asbestos removal
John Paul II High School: Security(With partial funding from the Roper Fund)
Notre Dame Court - Senior Housing: Roof(With funding from the Louise Emma Buhrer Endowment Fund)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church: Roof
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church: Waterproofing (With partial funding from the Joe & Hazel Fechtel Fund)
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church: Classroom
Saint Raphael Retreat Center: Driveway
St. Cecilia Catholic School: Electrical upgrades(With partial funding from the Osborne Family Endowment)
St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church: Roof
St. Joseph Catholic Church: New offices
St. Mark Catholic School: Roof
The Pines Catholic Camp: Cabin
The tuition assistance recipients received funding from the Louise Emma Buhrer Endowment Fund or Dorothy Irving Memorial Fund:
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Immaculate Conception Catholic School
James L. Collins Catholic School
Mary Immaculate Catholic School
Mount St. Michael Catholic School
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
Saint Paul Catholic Classical School
Santa Clara of Assisi Catholic School
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic School
St. Cecilia Catholic School
St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic School
St. Mary of Carmel Catholic School
St. Mary's Catholic School
St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy
St. Pius X Catholic School
###
About The Catholic Foundation
The Catholic Foundation is a trusted giving vehicle for the Catholic community. Chartered in 1955, the Foundation was founded by a group of dedicated Catholic laymen with a vision that extended far beyond the charitable needs of the moment and celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2025. The Foundation has spent decades building a strong community, helping donors fulfill their charitable goals, and preserving the founders’ vision and philanthropic legacy. Over time, the Foundation has provided more than $313 million in grants to religious, educational and charitable organizations of which more than $219 million has been distributed in the past 10 years alone. At the end of 2024, the Foundation managed more than $310 million in assets. Today, the Foundation houses more than 600 charitable funds and trusts. In 2024, the Foundation gave $25.6 million through more than 3,000 grants impacting more than 965 organizations. For additional information about The Catholic Foundation, call 972-661-9792 or visit www.catholicfoundation.com.
