Impact
Thanks to the partnership of our donors, SOAR! remains true to its mission. SOAR! grants help congregations ensure the safety, dignity and vitality of aging women and men religious across the United States. You can trust that your gift makes a difference.
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of religious communities have a median age of 70 or higher
While congregations strive to care for their aging members, their needs are critical.
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$3,174,023 distributed to Catholic religious congregations in fiscal year 2025
SOAR! grants are used by congregrations to improve the safety and care of their elderly members.
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number of grants awarded last year
These enhancements allow Sisters, Brothers and Priests to age in place at home with their communities.
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average grant awarded by SOAR! in fiscal year 2025
Because of this assistance, they can age with dignity and grace befitting their lifetime of unparalleled contributions.
ANNUAL REPORT
SOAR! is a faithful steward of its mission. As such, it is responsible, accountable and transparent in its financial activities. The annual report provides a list of the sources and uses of funds. It shows SOAR!’s accountability to both its donors and the aging religious, as well as the congregations who benefit from its grants. Our most recent annual report is highlighted below.
Statement of Accountability: 2025
Our annual report and audit are presented with gratitude to all who have made the mission of SOAR! possible.
You can download a copy of our current Annual Report by clicking on the image to the right or clicking on the following link. The annual report is available in PDF format.
Impact Stories
Sister Judith Frederick, SND
Sister Judith Frederick grew up with Sisters of Notre Dame in her school and parish in Fremont, OH, so when she heard the call, there was no question where she belonged. She entered Sisters of…
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Sister Bernadette Schafer, SND
Sister Bernadette Schafer’s oldest sister was a Sister of Notre Dame. With a 10-year age difference, however, Sister Bernadette says she didn’t know her very well. She was only three when her sister left for…
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Sister Mary Francis Gangloff, OSF
Teacher, principal, campus minister and chaplain. Award-winning writer, photographer, organist and world traveler. All are part of Sister Mary Francis Gangloff’s experiences during her 67 years as a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann…
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