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North American Catholic Educational

Johnston, Rhode Island  ·  EIN 223032456  ·  Private foundation

North American Catholic Educational is a private foundation based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.8M in grants paid and $101.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 41 individual grants from this funder — $23.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$101.8M
Total assets
41
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What North American Catholic Educational funds

North American Catholic Educational's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, education, health care, higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Adult EducationEducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for North American Catholic Educational, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mary's Meals USA Inc
TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL IN A PLACE OF EDUCATION.
Bloomfield, NJ$10.0M2024
Mary's Meals USA Inc
TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL IN A PLACE OF EDUCATION.
Bloomfield, NJ$6.0M2023
Buildon Inc
CONSTRUCTED 20 SCHOOLS AND LAUNCHED 10 ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Stamford, CT$1.3M2023
Buildon Inc
TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING CONGRUENT WITH OUR MISSION
Stamford, CT$1.1M2022
Mary's Meals USA Inc
TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING CONGRUENT WITH OUR MISSION
Bloomfield, NJ$1.0M2022
Mary's Meals USA Inc
TO PROVIDE EVERY CHILD WITH ONE NUTRITIOUS MEAL IN A PLACE OF EDUCATION
Bloomfield, NJ$1.0M2020
St Patricks Church
TUITION ASSISTANCE ENSURING ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION.
Providence, RI$576K2023
Buildon Inc
CONSTRUCTED 10 SCHOOLS AND LAUNCHED 10 ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
Stamford, CT$392K2020
St Patrick Academy
TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING CONGRUENT WITH OUR MISSION
Providence, RI$251K2020
Holy Family Home
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
North Providence, RI$250K2023
Holy Family Home
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
North Providence, RI$250K2024
St Patricks Church
TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING CONGRUENT WITH OUR MISSION
Providence, RI$126K2022
St Mary's School
TO PROMOTE PROGRAMMING CONGRUENT WITH OUR MISSION
Raleigh, NC$120K2022
St Patrick Academy
TUITION ASSISTANCE ENSURING ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A COLLEGE-PREPARATORY EDUCATION.
Providence, RI$100K2024
Pcs for People
TO SUPPORT BROADBAND/TECHNOLOGY NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION
St Paul, MN$70K2020

North American Catholic Educational giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.9M
2022$2.5M
2023$8.3M
2024$10.5M

How to apply for funding from North American Catholic Educational

North American Catholic Educational's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nacepf.net.

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Frequently asked questions about North American Catholic Educational

Does North American Catholic Educational accept grant applications?
North American Catholic Educational's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does North American Catholic Educational fund?
North American Catholic Educational's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Mary's Meals USA Inc, Mary's Meals USA Inc, Buildon Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does North American Catholic Educational give in grants?
North American Catholic Educational reported $3.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $23.2M over 41 grants.
Where is North American Catholic Educational located?
North American Catholic Educational is based in Johnston, Rhode Island. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 223032456.
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About this profile. This page is built from North American Catholic Educational's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with North American Catholic Educational. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.