SCANLAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$16.9M+12% YoY
Grants
11
Median Grant
$1.0M
Organizations Funded
11
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Scanlan Foundation's mission is to further the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Texas, contributing to the support of religious, charitable, and educational institutions and works within the fifteen Dioceses in the State of Texas, exclusively to further the Roman Catholic religion within the State of Texas.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
Four strategic priorities: Marriage & Holy Families, Catholic Education, Evangelization & Discipleship, Life & Human Dignity. Over $125 million distributed in 72 years.
How to Apply
Session-based applications with specific deadlines (e.g., Session 2025B deadline May 15, 2025). Download PDF application forms available April 1 to May 15. Late applications not accepted.
Does Not Fund
Limited to fifteen Dioceses in State of Texas only. Must be Catholic religious, charitable, and educational institutions.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$16.9M
Grants
11
Median
$1.0M
States
7
$15.0M
Grants
9
Median
$1.4M
States
6
$5.7M
Grants
3
Median
$2.4M
States
3
Grant Size Distribution
$1.0M
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$275K
25th Pctile
$2.7M
75th Pctile
$4.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $275K and $2.7M.
Largest Recent Grants
$4.0M
2024
BENNINGTON COLLEGE
VT · ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
$4.0M
2024
LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL
CT · ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
$3.9M
2024
STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION
IA · ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
$1.5M
2024
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
IL · ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
$1.3M
2024
GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ME · ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE FOR THE INTENT ESTABLISHED BY THE VARIOUS CHARITIES
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.