Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Incorporated

Historical Funder

Wilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-0070060 · Private foundation · Website

Grants paid (2024)$6.2M

Organizations funded325

Typical grant$18,000

Total assets$208M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $26,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):

Contact	SEE WWWRFCAORGGRANTPROGAMS
Address	10 MONTCHANIN ROAD, WILMINGTON DE 19807
Phone	3026554440
Form and materials	SEE WWW.RFCA.ORG/GRANTPROGRAMS
Deadlines	SEE WWW.RFCA.ORG/GRANTPROGRAMS
Restrictions	SEE WWW.RFCA.ORG/GRANTPROGRAMS

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

Education73
Human Services59
Children & Youth52
Health41
Faith-Based40
Homelessness29

Where it gives

88% of grants went outside Delaware.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Fadica (Foundations & Donors Interested in Catholic Activities)	Washington, DC	Toward expenses to launch and sustain "the fadica catalytic impact platform", to create and implement impact-catalyzing solutions for a…	$100,000
Africa Faith & Justice Network	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the africa church together (act) just governance project expansion, to develop and promote strong civil societies,…	$75,000
Catholic Charities USA	Alexandria, VA	Toward hurricane helene relief efforts in asheville, nc and northeast tennessee.	$75,000
Lift Up the Vulnerable Inc	New York, NY	Toward expenses of the invest in empowering female leaders, to transition from dependency towards self-sufficiency and stability in south…	$68,700
Caritas Lebanon	Brooklyn, NY	Toward costs to purchase and install solar panels and solar-powered water heaters at the dar el mahaba elderly home center in lebanon.	$65,000
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	To build a movement to expand the legal capacity for immigrants through the online training for citizen advocates and accredited reps, and…	$62,500
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	To build a movement to expand the legal capacity for immigrants through the online training for citizen advocates and accredited reps, and…	$62,500
Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa Aka Jrs USA	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the gender responsive education (gre) program, to address gender barriers limiting access to education for refugee and…	$59,000
Missionary Sisters of the Very Holy Sacrament	Brooklyn, NY	Toward expenses to provide urgent educational and food support for poor children in schools in beiit hebbak, jbeil, lebanon.	$57,000
Fathers of St Edmund Southern Missions Inc	Selma, AL	Toward costs to assist families in financial need to bury their deceased loved ones.	$52,500
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona	Tucson, AZ	Toward costs to construct a new medical respite care center, to provide a safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness to stay…	$50,000
Georgetown University	Philadelphia, PA	Toward expenses to strengthen the rising to the challenge: bringing catholic social principles and new leaders to a wounded church and…	$50,000
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley	San Juan, TX	Toward expenses to provide humanitarian aid to asylum seekers and refugees arriving at the u.s. - mexico border.	$50,000
Cues School System	Omaha, NE	Toward expenses of the lift together with boys town learning program, to address students social-emotional needs and improve learning…	$50,000
Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services Dba Estrella Del Paso	El Paso, TX	Toward operating expenses of the affirmative legal services unit (als), to provide free and low-cost legal services to low-wealth…	$50,000
St John Vianney Center	Downingtown, PA	Toward salary/benefits of a director of suicide prevention, to develop a comprehensive national program to meet the needs of clergy and…	$50,000
All Africa Conference-Sister to Sister Inc	Watchung, NJ	Toward expenses to build on the training for mission sustainability, to establish an international team of sisters, to raise funds for…	$50,000
Benedictine Sisters of Our Lady of Help Christians	Inverness, FL	Toward expenses to improve water and sanitation infrastructures in the diocese of mwanza, tanzania.	$50,000
Daughters of Charity International Project Services DC Ips	Southfield, MI	Toward expenses of the deep drilled well and wash project, to provide clean, safe water access for residents in the danka district,…	$50,000
Fundacion Padre Damian	Dubuque, IA	Toward expenses of the hansen's disease (leprosy) holistic medical program, to provide essential medical attention to those affected by…	$50,000
International Catholic Migration Commission Inc (Icmc)	Washington, DC	Toward expenses to build psychosocial wellbeing and resilience for conflict-affected and displaced people in burkina faso.	$50,000
Missionary Sisters of the Most Holy Redeemer	Philadelphia, PA	Toward expenses to enhance the church's effectiveness project, to support clergy, religious, and laity in ukraine.	$50,000
Scalabrini International Migration Network Inc (Simn)	New York, NY	Toward expenses of the assistance and empowerment of south sudanese single refugee mothers and children program, in the nyumanzi refugee…	$50,000
Social Service for Childhood Well Being (Sesobel)	Porter Ranch, CA	Toward expenses to provide psychosocial support and social intervention for parents and families with disabled children in lebanon.	$50,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the child and adolescent mobile psychiatric service (champs) emergency response service for children, teenagers and…	$50,000
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana	New Orleans, LA	Toward costs to renovate a food bank warehouse, to respond to an increased need for food as neighbors continue to recover from hurricane…	$50,000
St Francis Hospital and Medical Center	Hartford, CT	To renew support for the north hartford housing improvement initiative, to address the extreme health disparities within a neighborhood of…	$50,000
Fathers of St Edmund Southern Missions Inc	Selma, AL	To implement a comprehensive approach to nutrition improvement that leverages the local economy in selma, alabama.	$50,000
Fathers of St Edmund Southern Missions Inc	Selma, AL	To implement a comprehensive approach to nutrition improvement that leverages the local economy in selma, alabama.	$50,000
Dicastery for Communication	Wilmington, DE	Toward expenses of a synodal perspective to faith communication in the digital world	$50,000
The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington	Arlington, VA	Toward expenses of the st. margaret of cortona transitional & maternity housing program, to serve pregnant women and mothers with children…	$45,600
Saint Louis University	St Louis, MO	Toward expenses of the re-entry alliance employment support program, for pre- and post-release occupational therapy and job placement…	$45,500
Catholic Men's Leadership Alliance	San Pedro, CA	Toward expenses to expand the leadership coaches project, to train and equip men to be leaders in their parishes and dioceses.	$45,000
Communities Rising Inc	Camp Hill, PA	Toward cyclone fengal relief efforts in the villupuram district, india.	$45,000
Sudan Relief Fund	Washington, DC	Toward operating expenses of the pan ngath orphanage, to provide care for orphans, mothers and mentally disabled women in south sudan.	$45,000
Covenant House Alaska	Anchorage, AK	Toward salary/benefits of a pastoral minister at the youth engagement center for homeless and at-risk youth.	$40,000
Caritas Lebanon	Brooklyn, NY	Toward expenses to provide therapy, education and vocational training for students with special needs at the hope educational center in…	$40,000
Catholic Near East Welfare Association (Cnewa)	New York, NY	Toward expenses to provide basic need support for disabled, elderly individuals, vulnerable families and those facing humanitarian…	$40,000
Daughters of Charity International Project Services DC Ips	Southfield, MI	Toward expenses of wash improvements at st. mary magdalene clinic and school in kontagora, nigeria.	$40,000
Medicines for Humanity Inc	Rockland, MA	Toward expenses of the saving the lives of underserved mothers & children project, to reduce maternal and child mortality in north west…	$40,000
Secours Catholique - Caritas France	New York, NY	Toward expenses of the community mobilization for social and economic development of 17 villages and strengthening local governance…	$40,000
Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus	Chicago, IL	Toward costs to construct a dormitory for displaced girls, women and children, to provide security, safety, education, and skills training…	$40,000
Dominican Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary	Sparkill, NY	Toward expenses of the upgrade and full refurbishment of the mechanical workings and electrical wiring of the south wing elevator in the…	$40,000
St Labre Indian School Educational Association	Ashland, MT	Toward operating expenses of the critical child welfare program at the child care center, to remain economically feasible for single…	$40,000
Saints Peter & Paul Church & School	Easton, MD	Toward expenses of the old st. joseph's cemetery memorial project.	$38,000
St James Church	Carthage, NY	Toward expenses to provide parish ministry to the st. james community and active-duty personnel and their families at fort drum, u.s. army…	$37,950
Faith in Action Network	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the opodne's new grassroots campaign, to create an agricultural self-sufficiency plan to increase food security and…	$37,500
Live Vertical Inc	Springfield, PA	Toward salary of two full-time missionaries for the campus ministry beyond the campus minister program, to transform religion from a…	$37,000
St Francis Center	St Helena Island, SC	Toward expenses of the emergency home repair project, to purchase building supplies and materials to address serious problems impacting…	$35,000
St Jude House Inc	Lemont, IL	Toward expenses of the family violence prevention center and shelter, to provide safe-haven services and support for women and dependent…	$35,000
Casa Cornelia Legal Services	San Diego, CA	Toward operating expenses of the children's program, to meet the critical legal needs of indigent immigrant children.	$35,000
Jerusalem Farm	Kansas City, MO	Toward salary/benefits of a worksite companion to enhance our dignified workforce development program.	$35,000
Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Joseph	Brentwood, NY	Toward expenses of the office of refugee resettlement programs, to provide english language and workforce education for recently arrived…	$35,000
Archdiocese of Pondicherry Cuddalore Primary Education	Camp Hill, PA	Toward expenses of the accelerated learning project (alp), to address low learning levels in english and math in the pondicherry-cuddalore…	$33,432
Fire Foundation of Northwest Iowa	Sioux City, IA	Toward expenses of build (building universal inclusive learning designs), to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in…	$33,000
Catholic Indian Mission-Sioux County Parish	Fort Yates, ND	To replace/install new plumbing in the 75 year-old convent, to keep teresian carmelite sisters living in community while expanding the work…	$30,000
Avsi-Usa (Association of Volunteers in International Service USA Inc)	Silver Spring, MD	Toward expenses to provide employment skills training to promote income-generating opportunities for women and young people in ecuador.	$30,000
Catholic Social Services (Css)	Rapid City, SD	Toward expenses to provide outpatient therapy, chemical dependency assessments, suicide prevention education and other behavioral health…	$30,000
Franciscan Hospital for Children Inc Dba Franciscan Children's	Brighton, MA	Toward expenses of the childrens wellness initiative (cwi), to provide high quality behavioral health services, resources, crisis…	$30,000
Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor Incorporated Dba St Jos	Enfield, CT	Toward costs to replace outdated federal pacific electrical panels, to ensure a safe environment for all residents.	$30,000

Showing the 60 largest of 325 grants to organizations.

Grants approved for future payment

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
St Mary's Seminary & University	Baltimore, MD	Toward the salary of a director of human formation to develop a pilot program of workshops/seminars to promote a holistic approach to…	$50,000
Missionary Sisters of the Most Holy Redeemer	Philadelphia, PA	Toward expenses to enhance the church's effectiveness project, to support clergy, religious, and laity in ukraine.	$50,000
Dicastery for Communication	Wilmington, DE	Toward expenses of "A synodal perspective to faith communication in the digital world" project, to promote best practices of spiritual…	$50,000
All Africa Conference-Sister to Sister Inc	Watchung, NJ	Toward expenses to build on the training for mission sustainability, to establish an international team of sisters, to raise funds for…	$50,000
Saint Louis University	St Louis, MO	Toward expenses of the re-entry alliance employment support program, for pre- and post-release occupational therapy and job placement…	$45,500
Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia	Philadelphia, PA	Toward expenses to provide pastoral care, religious education and parochial school education for ukrainian refugees living in the…	$40,000
National Association of Catholic Chaplains Ltd	Milwaukee, WI	Toward expenses of the pastoral care online formation program pilot, to ensure that pastoral care ministers receive essential formation,…	$40,000
Missionary Sisters of the Most Holy Redeemer	Philadelphia, PA	Toward expenses to enhance the church's effectiveness project, to support clergy, religious, and laity in ukraine.	$40,000
Caritas Lebanon	Brooklyn, NY	Toward expenses to provide therapy, education and vocational training for students with special needs at the hope educational center in…	$40,000
Archdiocese of Pondicherry Cuddalore Primary Education	Camp Hill, PA	Toward expenses of the accelerated learning project (alp), to address low learning levels in english and math in the pondicherry-cuddalore…	$35,104
St Jude House Inc	Lemont, IL	Toward expenses of the family violence prevention center and shelter, to provide services and basic needs to enable victims of domestic…	$35,000
Saint Dominic's Family Services	Blauvelt, NY	Toward expenses of the healthy eating initiative, to deliver farm fresh fruits and vegetables to the vulnerable, food insecure families in…	$35,000
Cues School System	Omaha, NE	Toward expenses of the lift together with boys town learning program, to address students social-emotional needs and improve learning…	$35,000
St Josaphat Basilica Foundation Inc	Milwaukee, WI	Toward expenses of the food pantry accessibility project, to enhance access to essential food services for elderly, disabled, and homeless.	$30,000
St Francis Center	St Helena Island, SC	Toward expenses of the emergency home repair project, to purchase building supplies and materials to address serious home repair issues…	$30,000
Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel and Saint Thomas More	New York, NY	Toward salary/benefits of a project manager of the dementia diary, to oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives…	$30,000
Pernet Family Health Service Inc	Worcester, MA	Toward expenses of the maternal & child health services program serving at-risk, low-income prenatal women and their children.	$30,000
Good Counsel Inc	Spring Valley, NY	Toward expenses to expand the empowerher: integrated mental health support for mothers and staff.	$30,000
Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties	Flint, MI	Toward operating expenses of the sacred heart veteran village, to provide support to homeless veterans.	$30,000
St Albert's Mission Hospital	Columbus, OH	Toward expenses of the cervical cancer screening program, to prevent cervical cancer deaths of zimbabwean women.	$28,000
Diocese of Manchester	Manchester, NH	Toward expenses to fully integrate the special education inclusion program at all catholic schools in the diocese.	$28,000
Avsi-Usa (Association of Volunteers in International Service USA Inc)	Silver Spring, MD	Toward expenses to increase social impact and green practices at the queen of the apostles agricultural school in brazil.	$28,000
Archdiocese of Santa Fe	Albuquerque, NM	Toward expenses to support and partner with leadership roundtable for phases 2 and 3 of the rebuild my church initiative (rmci).	$25,700
Archdiocese of Santa Fe	Albuquerque, NM	Toward expenses to support and partner with leadership roundtable for phases 2 and 3 of the rebuild my church initiative (rmci).	$25,700
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	To build a movement to expand the legal capacity for immigrants through the online training for citizen advocates and accredited reps, and…	$25,000
Villanova University	Villanova, PA	To build a movement to expand the legal capacity for immigrants through the online training for citizen advocates and accredited reps, and…	$25,000
University of Notre Dame Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities	Notre Dame, IN	Toward expenses to develop a sustained partnership with the catholic church, to provide evidence-backed services to the poor.	$25,000
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America	Chicago, IL	Toward expenses of the u.s.-latin american sisters exchange program, to provide an opportunity to earn bachelors or masters degrees, and to…	$25,000
Society of St Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of New Orleans	New Orleans, LA	Toward operating expenses of the emergency services program, to serve 500+ families in crisis every month, ranging from…	$25,000
Sisters of St Dominic of Blauvelt	Blauvelt, NY	Toward expenses to purchase an accessible vehicle to ensure the safety of aging to medical appointments, recreational activities and a…	$25,000
San Jos Clinic	Houston, TX	Toward operating expenses to provide quality healthcare access to uninsured, medically underserved patients.	$25,000
Prince of Peace Center Inc	Farrell, PA	Toward salary/benefit expenses of the crisis intervention and management programs, to provide short-term emergency response to families in…	$25,000
Mercy Housing Midwest	LA Vista, NE	Toward the out-of-school time program, to provide academic programs, homework help, physical activities, healthy snacks, meals, literacy,…	$25,000
Mercy Health Foundation Inc	Baltimore, MD	Toward expenses of the family violence response program, to provide victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, and/or human…	$25,000
Maria College	Albany, NY	Toward expenses to purchase nursing simulation and skills lab equipment, to double the capacity in our labs to face a shortage of almost…	$25,000
Ignatius House Jesuit Retreat Center	Sandy Springs, GA	Toward expenses to renovate eight retreat house guest rooms, to provide spiritual renewal for men and women recovering from homelessness…	$25,000
Hope Border Institute	El Paso, TX	Toward expenses of the reweaving the border project, to develop innovative solutions at the us-mexico border, by meeting the humanitarian…	$25,000
Hope Border Institute	El Paso, TX	Toward expenses of the reweaving the border project, to develop innovative solutions at the us-mexico border, by meeting the humanitarian…	$25,000
Fundacion Padre Damian	Dubuque, IA	Toward expenses of the hansen's disease (leprosy) holistic medical program, to provide essential medical attention to those affected by…	$25,000
Franciscan Center Inc	Baltimore, MD	Toward partial salaries for an instructor and manager, to provide on-the-job experience to recent dignity plates training program graduates.	$25,000
Family Counseling Center of St Paul's Dba Amanecer Counseling & Resource Ce	Wilmington, DE	Toward operating expenses to increase access to bilingual behavioral healthcare services and counseling for children and their families at…	$25,000
Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle	Seattle, WA	Toward expenses of the agape service project, to empower catholic college students to be servant leaders.	$25,000
Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor, MI	Toward operating expenses of the washtenaw child advocacy center, to provide services free of charge to children 3-17 and families who…	$25,000
Catholic Social Services	Lincoln, NE	Toward expenses to provide on-site mental health counseling for women fleeing domestic abuse and/or pregnant women in crisis pregnancy in…	$25,000
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Tulsa Dba Catholic Charities of Easter	Tulsa, OK	Toward operating expenses of the transitional living programs at st. elizabeth lodge and madonna house, serving working, homeless mothers…	$25,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the spanish catholic center food pantry, to support food distribution for families experiencing extreme food insecurity.	$25,000
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta Inc	Smyrna, GA	Toward expenses of the veteran services program, to help veterans and their families meet basic life necessities and adjust to civilian…	$25,000
Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St Joseph Inc	Kansas City, MO	Toward expenses of the food is medicine-client choice food pantry program, to provide nutrition education and meal planning for low wealth…	$25,000
Caroline House Inc	Bridgeport, CT	Toward expenses of the mother and child literacy program, to educate immigrant women and their children through mommy and me classes, basic…	$25,000
California Province of the Society of Jesus	Los Gatos, CA	Toward expenses of the rocky mountain mission (rmm), to provide pastoral care and sacramental access to native american communities across…	$25,000
Avsi-Usa (Association of Volunteers in International Service USA Inc)	Silver Spring, MD	Toward expenses to establish a mama, read me a story early literacy program, for vulnerable moms and preschoolers in mexico.	$25,000
Archdiocese of Newark	Newark, NJ	Toward general operating expenses of the mercy house social services program, to provide supportive services and essential needs for…	$25,000
Archdiocese for the Military Services USA	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the ams vocations and co-sponsored seminarian programs, to offer pastoral care, comfort, and strength through the word…	$25,000
All Africa Conference-Sister to Sister Inc	Watchung, NJ	Toward expenses to build on the training for mission sustainability, to establish an international team of sisters, to raise funds for…	$25,000
Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa Aka Jrs USA	Washington, DC	Toward expenses of the gender responsive education (gre) program, to address gender barriers limiting access to education for refugee and…	$21,000
St Joseph Roman Catholic Church	Wilmington, DE	Toward expenses to install air conditioning, to improve the interior climate of the parish center and parish hall.	$20,000
Society of St Vincent de Paul in the Archdiocese of Detroit	Troy, MI	Toward expenses of the helping families program society of st. thomas more conference, to provide rent assistance, past due utility…	$20,000
Seattle Seafarers Center	Seattle, WA	Toward expenses of the internship project, to offer spiritual care and practical support to international seafarers.	$20,000
Seattle Seafarers Center	Seattle, WA	Toward expenses of the internship project, to offer spiritual care and practical support to international seafarers.	$20,000
Saint Mary's College Notre Dame	Notre Dame, IN	Toward expenses of the food recovery project, to distribute food not used at campus catered events, to families in the community in need of…	$20,000

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$6,201,691	422
2023	$6,890,134	443

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543049349101009
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0070060
Profile updated Nov 4, 2026

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