irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $248KMADE GRANTS TO FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS AT INSTITUTIONS THAT PROVIDE GRADUATE STUDIES IN ECCLESIASTICAL DISCIPLINES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Library Digitization Project
Digitizes 40,000 off-site periodicals and journals from the Santa Croce Library in Rome to preserve access and modernize resources
Rome Pilgrimage
Organizes annual pilgrimages to Rome offering spiritual formation, academic seminars with faculty, and access to Vatican sites and university life
Scholarship Support
Funds scholarships for students, particularly from developing countries, to attend the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
- Providing academic and spiritual formation to international students at Santa CroceSupports the academic and spiritual formation of over 1,300 students annually—including priests, seminarians, religious, and lay leaders—from more than 80 countries at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome, with full immersion in sacramental daily life and graduate-level studies in ecclesiastical disciplines.
- Supporting advanced formation of clergy and seminarians through study in RomeProvides capacity-building support by sending seminarians and priests—such as Fr. Qusay Ajim, Fr. Francis "Rocky" Hoffman, Duy Khoa Pham, and clergy from Vietnam and Nigeria—to the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome for advanced studies, doctoral education, and formation to enhance their leadership and ability to train others in their home dioceses.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding scholarships and academic infrastructure at the Pontifical University of the Holy CrossFunds scholarships for seminarians, priests, and lay leaders, particularly those from developing countries or whose dioceses cannot afford formation costs; supports faculty, faculty research in theology and canon law, teaching staff, classrooms, libraries, technology, and academic infrastructure at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. This includes contributions to a perpetual scholarship fund within the university’s endowment.
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Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
- Organizing pilgrimage programs to Rome for spiritual renewal and formationConducts annual and periodic five-day pilgrimage programs to Rome that include guided tours of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross and Vatican sites, educational sessions with Catholic professors, shared meals with seminarians, access to restricted sacred sites, and structured programming for spiritual renewal and donor engagement.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Strengthening Catholic media outreach and institutional capacityEnhances the capacity of Catholic media organizations, such as Relevant Radio, by supporting expansion to 171 AM/FM stations with a potential U.S. audience of 220 million and global reach via mobile platforms.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Monitoring and reporting on Church personnel in conflict zonesMonitors and reports on the activities of priests and religious sisters serving in war-affected regions, including Ukraine, and collaborates with Catholic journalists and media professionals to disseminate accurate information about the Church’s role in these contexts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$783K
Contributions & grants$705K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$78K10%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.24M
Program expenses47%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising48%
Salaries & benefits$507K
Grants paid out$586K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.59M
Cash$832K
Investments$1.75M
Liabilities$290K
Net assets$2.30M
Liquid reserves25.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +240.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DINAPOLI | PRESIDENT & C.E.O. | 40 | $130K |
board members · 5
- DARYL J GLICK — VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
- JOHN SITES — DIRECTOR
- JOSEPH ROTHBAUER — BOARD CHAIRMAN
- PAUL PICH — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT M SYLVAIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Crux Partner — Collaborates with Catholic media outlets to report on the role of priests and religious in the Ukraine war effort.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to share updates and connect with supporters.
- Holy See Government — Pontifical University of the Holy Cross is established under the authority of the Holy See, and the foundation aligns its mission with the Vatican’s goals.
- Holy See Government — The foundation supports a pontifical institution established under the authority of the Holy See and aligns its mission with Vatican goals for Catholic education.
- LinkedIn Partner — Platform used to share updates and connect with supporters.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Collaborates with the university in Rome to provide advanced theological education for priests serving in Nigeria.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Hosts pilgrimage participants and provides access to its campus, faculty, and seminarians.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Partner institution in Rome where seminarians supported by the foundation receive formation
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Partner institution in Rome where the foundation supports clergy formation, including advanced degrees in Canon Law.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Partner institution where Fr. Qusay Ajim received advanced formation.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Primary institution supported by the foundation through fundraising and donor engagement.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Primary institution supported by the foundation through fundraising for scholarships, faculty, and infrastructure.
- Pontifical University of the Holy Cross Partner — Provides advanced studies for priests and seminarians sent by the foundation.
- Pontificia Università della Santa Croce Partner — Primary institution supported by the foundation through funding for scholarships, faculty, and resources.
- YouTube Partner — Platform used to share updates and connect with supporters.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Formation-for-Evangelizationmethodology: formation_for_evangelizationBy investing in the theological and spiritual formation of priests, seminarians, and lay leaders, the foundation enables them to effectively bring the Gospel to diverse contexts worldwide, because deeply formed individuals become transformative agents of evangelization in parishes, schools, and missions.
- Immersive Ecclesial Educationmethodology: immersive_educationBy situating learning in Rome—the heart of the Catholic Church—and integrating academic seminars with liturgical experiences and personal encounters, the foundation deepens leaders’ understanding of the Church, because immersion in its living context produces a more profound and lasting formation than classroom study alone.
- Integrated Formation Modelmethodology: integrated_formationBy combining academic, spiritual, and pastoral formation within a sacramental and communal environment, the foundation produces deeply rooted Church leaders capable of effective global ministry, because holistic formation fosters resilience, authenticity, and transformative leadership.