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Growing Catholic Education is a private association based in BENTONVILLE, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Robbie Estes. It holds total assets of $780K. Annual income is reported at $185K. Total assets have grown from $199K in 2020 to $877K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Growing Catholic Education has made 17 grants totaling $278K, with a median grant of $17K. Annual giving has grown from $16K in 2020 to $79K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $139K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $27K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Arkansas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Growing Catholic Education primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AR.
Growing Catholic Education has distributed a total of $278K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $27K.
Growing Catholic Education typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Growing Catholic Education is headquartered in BENTONVILLE, AR.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Estes | TREASURER SE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chad Kauffman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robbie Estes | CHAIR EXEC D | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rob Brothers Ii | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$877K
Fair Market Value
$877K
Net Worth
$877K
Grants Paid
$79K
Contributions
$16K
Net Investment Income
$285K
Distribution Amount
$47K
Total: $867K
Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$278K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$27K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred HeartSCHOLARSHIPS | Morrilton, AR | $16K | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Morrilton, AR | $27K | 2023 |
| Ozark Catholic AcademySCHOLARSHIPS | Tontitown, AR | $22K | 2023 |
| St John Catholic SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Russellville, AR | $18K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul Catholic SchoolSCHOLARSHIPS | Rogers, AR | $13K | 2023 |