named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
The Benedict Project
Initiative to promote the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI through seminars, conferences, and workshops, and to support his cause for canonization, in cooperation with Archbishop Georg Gänswein
The San Clemente Project
Three-phase initiative to restore and preserve the 800-year-old Basilica di San Clemente in Rome, including its Renaissance frescoes, baroque woodwork, and Byzantine chancel, in partnership with the Irish Dominicans who care for the site
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 1 activity
- Funding Catholic dioceses, religious orders, and ministriesAwards grants to support the activities of Catholic dioceses, religious orders, ministries, apostolates, and other religious entities that align with its mission to promote Catholic faith, tradition, and social teaching.
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Faith-Based Integrated Support Services 1 activity
- Implementing projects reflecting Catholic Social TeachingImplements initiatives that embody principles of solidarity, charity to the poor, and Catholic Social Teaching, integrating faith-based values into practical works of service and justice.
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Religious Pilgrimage and Faith-Based Service Support 1 activity
- Organizing religious pilgrimages and restoring sacred sitesOrganizes religious pilgrimages and leads restoration and preservation projects for churches, shrines, and other religious sites of spiritual, historical, architectural, or artistic significance beyond the Basilica di San Clemente.
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Italian Cultural Heritage Programming 1 activity
- Restoration and preservation of the Basilica di San ClementeUndertakes a three-phase initiative to restore the 800-year-old Basilica di San Clemente in Rome, preserving its religious, historical, architectural, and artistic significance; committed to raising $20 million for this effort, with $10.5 million secured as of the latest report.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Advocacy for the canonization of Pope Benedict XVIActively supports the cause for the canonization of Pope Benedict XVI as part of its broader advocacy efforts to uphold and advance Catholic tradition and teaching.
- Organizing Catholic formation events and producing faith-based educational materialsOrganizes seminars, conferences, and workshops to spread the teachings of Pope Benedict XVI and promote orthodox, Magisterial Catholic faith and tradition; produces tools and materials for Catholic formation using mediums such as film, art, architecture, and archaeology.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.78M
Contributions & grants$1.76M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.08M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$510K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$1.48M
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$1.47M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +79.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALESSANDRO CROCCO | President | 40 | $240K |
| COLIN HOWELL | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $240K |
board members · 1
- JOSEPH T LUCIA — Director
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Archbishop Georg Gänswein Partner — Cooperates with HORTUS FOUNDATION INC in advancing the mission of the Benedict Project.
- Basilica di San Clemente Partner — Collaborates on the preservation and restoration of the historic basilica in Rome.
- Basilica di San Clemente Partner — Collaborates on the restoration and preservation of the basilica in Rome.
- Catholic dioceses Partner — Receives support from the foundation for activities aligned with its mission.
- Irish Dominicans Partner — Partners with the religious community responsible for the care of the Basilica di San Clemente to support critical restoration efforts.
- apostolates Partner — Receives support from the foundation for activities aligned with its mission.
- ministries Partner — Receives support from the foundation for activities aligned with its mission.
- religious orders Partner — Receives support from the foundation for activities aligned with its mission.
strategies · 5
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.
- Beauty as a Redemptive and Formative Forcemethodology: beauty_as_redemptive_forceBy investing in the restoration of Catholic cultural heritage, we renew both individual faith and broader culture, because beauty is not ornamental but a transformative, redemptive force that shapes the soul and strengthens spiritual life.
- Evangelization Through Beautymethodology: evangelization_through_beautyBy restoring and creating beauty in Catholic cultural heritage—such as architecture, art, and film—we inspire spiritual renewal and advance evangelization, because beauty has a unique capacity to move hearts and minds toward faith.
- Experiential Heritage Engagementmethodology: heritage-pilgrimage-and-restorationBy combining pilgrimage with the physical restoration of sacred sites, we deepen connection to Catholic history and spirituality, because embodied, experiential engagement fosters lasting spiritual and cultural attachment.
- Faith Formation Through Orthodox Catholic Teachingmethodology: faith_formationBy providing formation activities, tools, and materials rooted in the orthodox Magisterial tradition, we strengthen adherence to Catholic faith, because structured spiritual edification deepens personal discipleship and preserves doctrinal integrity.
- Intellectual and Spiritual Legacy Disseminationmethodology: education-outreachBy using seminars, conferences, and workshops to teach theological content, we preserve the Catholic intellectual and spiritual tradition, because structured education and outreach cultivate informed, committed believers.