Welcome to the Father John Foundation web site. In 1997 Monsignor John P. Hourihan established this perpetual charitable foundation for the purpose of funding care for the homeless and people with disabilities, especially the deaf and hard of hearing. One might wonder if Father John sensed that in the years to come the needs of the homeless would grow to tragic epidemic proportions, and that the disabled would face such daunting challenges.
The purpose of the Foundation is to financially assist churches and other non-profit organizations, that do not take more than insubstantial government funding, in administering their programs. Our giving focus is broad and considers programs that are: religious , educational , rehabilitational , social , and/or vocational. A priority is given to the deaf and homeless. All funding is given regardless of nationality, race or religion.
Over the years the Foundation has distributed in excess of $428,000 of which $278,850 was awarded between 2005 and 2012. The funding has supported the efforts of numerous non-profit organizations who are tirelessly working to help those in need, in a simple effective way. We have accomplished much, but there is much left to be done.