Nonprofit · EIN 51-0612966
MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · WEST CHESTER, PA 19381
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,630,656 | $916,311 | $714,345 | $2,561,147 | $3,239 | $2,557,908 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,319,614 | $817,426 | $502,188 | $1,888,891 | $45,328 | $1,843,563 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,014,656 | $687,801 | $326,855 | $1,366,334 | $24,959 | $1,341,375 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,576,728
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $53,928
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $342
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $349,108
- Other salaries and wages
- $270,004
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $289,575
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $10,913
- Travel
- $24,119
- Depreciation
- $723
- Program services (functional)
- $707,776
- Management and general (functional)
- $118,145
- Fundraising (functional)
- $90,390
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,888,891
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,561,147
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,239
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,557,908
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,069
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,511,745
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,163
- Gross receipts
- $1,711,177
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY RADFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,780 | $17,117 |
| ANNE FOLAN | VICE CHAIR/SECY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SR ANN DOMINIC MAHOWALD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MCGONIGLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL MCGONIGLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERENCE O'DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN O'DAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FLANIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY TOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW GERKEN | CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY RADFORD | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $154,000 | $8,385 |
| ANNE FOLAN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SR ANN DOMINIC MAHOWALD | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNIS MCGONIGLE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL MCGONIGLE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERENCE O'DAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN O'DAY | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY FLANIGAN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY TOPP | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Radford | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $151,588 | $10,668 |
| Anne Folan | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Corey Huber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis McGonigle | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel McGonigle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terence O'Day | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan O'Day | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Flanigan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Topp | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 101 E GAY ST UNIT 376, WEST CHESTER, PA 19381-5029
- In care of
- % MARY RADFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Dennis McGonigle, 101 E GAY ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 18381
- Signed the 990
- Dennis McGonigle, Treasurer
- Phone
- (877) 566-6338
- Website
- FUNDFORVOCATIONS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Alfred J Baker Inc
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS (THE FUND) IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEN AND WOMEN IN CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS LIFE BY AWARDING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VOCATIONS TO THE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS LIFE, BUT WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM BEGINNING OR CONTINIUING THEIR FORMATION BY THEIR PRE-EXISTING STUDENT LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- THE FUND OPERATES THE ST. JOSEPH STUDENT DEBT RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN WITH VOCATIONS TO THE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS LIFE (INCLUDING THOSE MONASTERIES OR OTHER COMMUNITIES WHOSE MEMBERS MAKE VOWS OF POVERTY, CHASTITY AND OBEDIENCE AS WELL AS THOSE IN SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE, WHOSE MEMBERS DO NOT MAKE SUCH VOWS) BUT WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM BEGINNING OR CONTINUING THEIR RELIGIOUS FORMATION DUE TO THEIR PRE-EXISTING STUDENT LOANS AND OTHER FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS. IN 2025, THE FUND AWARDED 24 NEW GRANTS. IN TOTAL 66 MEN AND 126 WOMEN WERE BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE PROGRAM AS OF 2025. AT DECEMBER 31, 2025 THESE FUTURE GRANTS ARE REFLECTED IN A CONTINGENT LIABILITY OF $1,817,173 FOR FUTURE GRANT PAYMENTS.Expenses $491,630 · grants $349,108
- THE FUND CONDUCTS AN ONGOING PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO INFORM MEMBERS OF THE CATHOLIC FAITHFUL ABOUT THE TREMENDOUS PROBLEM FACING MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE PREVENTED FROM PURSUING THEIR VOCATIONS TO THE CATHOLIC PRIESTHOOD AND/OR RELIGIOUS LIFE BY THEIR STUDENT DEBTS. IN 2025, APPROXIMATELY 4000 CATHOLIC HOUSEHOLDS WERE CONTACTED THROUGH A DIRECT MAIL PROGRAM (INCLUDING BOTH POSTAL MAIL AND E-MAIL) ABOUT THIS PROGRAM AND ABOUT THE SOLUTION DEVELOPED BY THE FUND. THE FUND ALSO OPERATES THROUGH ITS WEBSITE, FUNDFORVOCATIONS.ORG, AND ON SOCIAL MEDIA, INCLUDING FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, LINKED-IN AND YOUTUBE. THE FACEBOOK PAGES REPORTED 46,500 VIEWS AND 5,300 INTERACTIONS. THE INSTAGRAM PROFILE HAD 370,500 VIEWS AND 14,600 INTERACTIONS. LINKED-IN, THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND THE WEBSITE ALSO SAW STRONG GROWTH IN VIEWS AND ENGAGEMENT IN 2025.Expenses $216,146
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0612966
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,561,147
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,711,177
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,630,656 | $916,311 | $2,561,147 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,319,614 | $817,426 | $1,888,891 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,014,656 | $687,801 | $1,366,334 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $861,372 | $542,411 | $1,032,199 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 51-0612966).
Questions about MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC is 51-0612966.
- Is MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Dennis McGonigle.
- Who are the officers and directors of MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $164,780 (MARY RADFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does MATER ECCLESIAE FUND FOR VOCATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,630,656, expenses of $916,311 and total assets of $2,561,147 at year end.
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