Our Mission
Scanlan Foundation’s mission is to contribute to the support of religious, charitable, and educational institutions and works within the fifteen Dioceses in the State of Texas, exclusively in order to further the Roman Catholic religion within the State of Texas.
Scanlan Foundation Strategic Plan
Leading up to the 75th anniversary of Scanlan Foundation in 2022, the Board of Directors adopted a 25-year strategic plan and revised funding procedures that were implemented in the 2022A grant session on October 1, 2021.
It is recommended that applicants read the strategic plan for guidance on the priorities of Scanlan Foundation.
Who We Support
We believe that the most impactful way to carry out our mission of furthering the Roman Catholic Church in the State of Texas is to build a culture of vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy families.
This culture of vocations is foundational in all that we do as we move forward with making decisions, strategic giving, and forming relationships. This cornerstone supports four main mission-furthering pillars of funding: Marriage & Holy Families, Catholic Education, Evangelization & Discipleship, and Life & Human Dignity.
Leadership
Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston
Larry W. Massey, Jr.
President
William H. Cravens
Executive Vice President
Kirk M. Pfeffer
Treasurer
Paul H. Layne
Secretary
† Thomas J. Bevans
Served 2010-2015
† James B. Gatton
Served 1998-2010
† Fisher Reynolds, Jr.
Served 2007-2009
† Joseph C. Johnson
Served 1984-2008
† Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza
Served 1987-2006
† Dr. Theo S. Tusa, Jr.
Served 1987-2006
† John Fauntleroy
Served 2000-2003
† Frank Rudman
Served 1967-1998
† Monsignor John J. Roach
Served 1951-1987
† Bishop John L. Morkovsky
Served 1971-1985
† Lloyd P. Webre
Served 1980-1984
† Frank Guthrie
Served 1971-1980
† John W. Madden
Served 1971-1980
† Bishop Wendelin J. Nold
Served 1950-1975
† Louis F. Linnenberg
Served 1947-1967
† Walter F. Brown
Served 1947-1951
† Bishop Christopher Byrne
Served 1947-1950
† Stella Scanlan
Served 1947-1950
† Lillian Scanlan
Served 1947
Our History
Scanlan Foundation was founded January 25, 1947 by Lillian and Stella Scanlan for the purpose of furthering the Roman Catholic Church in Texas through contributing to religious, charitable, and educational institutions. The work of Scanlan Foundation is grounded in promoting the Catholic faith through supporting education, evangelization, priests and religious, and the care of the underserved.
