named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Constructive Dialogue Initiative
Funds faith-based colleges and universities to improve campus discourse and foster bridging across differences
Council for Responsible Social Media
Supports efforts to address the impact of social media on public discourse and democratic institutions
Cultivating Rural Faith Communities
Strengthens rural Catholic communities as anchors for broader community development and resilience
Trust for Civic Life
Invests in locally led civic programming in rural U.S. communities to strengthen civic infrastructure and community engagement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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General Support for Catholic and Faith-Based Organizations 3 activities
- Funding initiatives on democracy, intergenerational engagement, and synodal processes in the Catholic ChurchFunds Georgetown University to support research and programming focused on strengthening democratic practices and intergenerational participation within the Catholic Church, including synodal processes.
- Funding outreach to Catholic faith leaders on civic engagementFunds One America Movement to conduct targeted outreach to Catholic clergy and lay leaders to promote inclusive civic participation and dialogue.
- Providing transition funding to national nonprofit organizationsProvides transitional financial support to the National Council of the US Society of St Vincent de Paul during organizational change or restructuring.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 2 activities
- Funding collaborative philanthropy networksSupports FADICA (Foundations Advancing Domestic Interfaith Collaboration and Action) through membership dues and general support to advance shared learning and strategic giving among faith-based funders.
- Funding rural faith communities as community anchorsFunds the Catholic Church Extension Society of the US to strengthen rural parishes and their roles as centers of spiritual, social, and civic life in underserved areas.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funding improved campus discourse at faith-based colleges and universitiesFunds the Constructive Dialogue Institute to support a cohort of faith-based higher education institutions in fostering healthier dialogue and reducing polarization on campus.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Funding locally led civic programming in rural U.S. communitiesFunds Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to invest in grassroots civic initiatives that strengthen community engagement and leadership in rural areas of the United States.
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Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
- Providing core organizational support to agricultural development nonprofitsFunds Makoce Agriculture Development with core support to strengthen its capacity to advance sustainable farming and food sovereignty initiatives.
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Providing general operating support for intergenerational civic programsFunds Salt Lake Civil Network Inc to support its YOUNIFY program, which promotes intergenerational collaboration and civic renewal.
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General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
- Providing general operating support to policy and civic innovation organizationsProvides unrestricted funding to the New America Foundation to support its broad mission of renewing national ideals through innovative policy research and civic engagement.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Funding healing and growth initiatives for survivors of clergy abuseFunds ECA Global to support programs that foster healing, accountability, and institutional reform related to clergy abuse.
- Funding the Council for Responsible Social Media initiativeFunds Issue One to support the Council for Responsible Social Media, a cross-sector effort addressing the mental, civic, and public health impacts of social media.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.27M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$432K19%
Other revenue$773K
expenses
Total expenses$326K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.29M
balance sheet
Total assets$33.12M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33.09M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -67.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- BERNARD BRENNINKMEIJER — DIRECTOR
- JEAN-LOUIS BRENNINKMEIJER — DIRECTOR
- MARK BRENNINKMEIJER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY OF THE US Partner — Funded to cultivate rural faith communities as community anchors.
- CONSTRUCTIVE DIALOGUE INSTITUTE Partner — Funded to support improved discourse at faith-based colleges and universities.
- ENDING CLERGY ABUSE (ECA) GLOBAL Partner — Funded to support healing and growth initiatives for survivors.
- FADICA Partner — Funded for membership dues and general support.
- GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Partner — Funded to support initiatives on democracy, youth engagement, and synodal processes.
- ISSUE ONE Partner — Funded to support the Council for Responsible Social Media initiative.
- MAKOCE AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT Partner — Funded for core organizational support.
- NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE US SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT Partner — Funded with a transition grant to support organizational continuity.
- NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for general operating support.
- ONE AMERICA MOVEMENT Partner — Funded to conduct outreach to Catholic faith leaders.
- ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS Partner — Funded to invest in locally led civic programming in rural U.S. communities.
- SALT LAKE CIVIL NETWORK INC Partner — Funded for general operating support of the YOUNIFY program.
strategies · 2
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.
- Faith-Based Campus Discourse Improvementmethodology: faith-based_campus_discourse_improvementBy supporting faith-based higher education institutions in fostering constructive dialogue, we improve campus discourse and promote inclusive civic engagement because shared religious values create a trusted foundation for difficult conversations.
- Rural Faith Community Anchoringmethodology: rural_faith_community_anchoringBy strengthening rural faith communities as central hubs, we enhance civic and social cohesion in underserved areas because these institutions are trusted, locally rooted anchors with existing community reach.