Optio Caritas Foundation
Private foundation · McHenry, IL · EIN 82-5133034 · reported 2025
18grants reported
$1,000median award
$200lower quartile
$100smallest grant
$20Ktotal paid
8states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 5 of its 18 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $5,550 in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wsfi (bvm Helping Hands) | Libertyville, IL | $3,760 |
| Ewtn | Irondale, AL | $2,500 |
| Dynamic Catholic | Erlanger, KY | $2,000 |
| St Mary Catholic Church | McHenry, IL | $1,750 |
| Diocese of Rockford | Rockford, IL | $1,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | McHenry, IL | $1,200 |
| Conventual Franciscan Friars of Marytown | Libertyville, IL | $1,100 |
| Madonna Renewal Center RELIGIOUS | Freeport, IL | $1,000 |
| Mundelein Seminary | Mundelein, IL | $1,000 |
| Shrine OF the Most Blessed Sacrement RELIGIOUS | Hanceville, AL | $1,000 |
| Sisters OF Mary World Villiages for Children RELIGIOUS | Lanham, MD | $1,000 |
| Vagabond Missions | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,000 |
| 1ST Way Life Support | Johnsburg, IL | $250 |
| Armed Forces Council OF Chicago | Chicago, IL | $200 |
| Archdiocese for Military Services RELIGIOUS | Washington, DC | $200 |
| Our Lady OF Fatima RELIGIOUS | Shelby, MI | $200 |
| ST John the Baptist RELIGIOUS | Johnsburg, IL | $100 |
| National Shrine OF Our Lady OF Good Help RELIGIOUS | New Franken, WI | $100 |
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