Edina, MN

Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

EIN 47-3560859

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth Faith communities

Mission

To enhance excellence and increase enrollment in Minnesota Catholic preschool–8th grade schools by providing tailored programs, coaching, grants, and operational support that strengthen academics, leadership, and long-term sustainability.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Catholic Schools Center of Excellence

The Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with Catholic preschools and K–8 schools across the state to strengthen academic outcomes, increase enrollment, and support school leadership. CSCOE provides a mix of professional development, classroom coaching, centralized programs (literacy, math, STEM, behavior supports), and flexible grant funding tailored to each school's needs. Founded to support Catholic elementary schools, CSCOE now operates at statewide scale, offering targeted programs (for example, the Believe and Read literacy initiative, Thinking Math, a STEM pathway and lending library, the Catalyst behavioral approach) and monthly and special-purpose grants to help schools grow academically and financially. The organization works directly with principals and teachers, emphasizing an opt-in, customized model that preserves each school's Catholic identity while scaling effective practices.

Notable achievements

Statewide reach and scale

Expanded services to serve roughly 150 Catholic preschool–8th grade schools across Minnesota, supporting nearly 35,000 students through programs, coaching, and grants.

Flagship literacy initiative

Developed and deployed Believe and Read, a research-backed literacy program grounded in the science of reading (K–8), providing curriculum support, teacher coaching, and implementation partnerships to strengthen reading instruction.

Sustained grantmaking and school investment

Operates a monthly grants program and special awards (including the 3Rs Grant for recruit/retain/reward) to help schools fund enrollment marketing, preschool expansion, academic programs, and staff development.

At a glance

Total assets: $3.8M
Annual revenue: $11.6M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 47-3560859
Location: Edina, MN
Website: cscoe.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Featured in regional media coverage for measurable contributions to enrollment stability and literacy improvement in Minnesota Catholic schools.

Rated by Charity Navigator (profileed) with a multi-star assessment and high accountability/financial-transparency indicators.

Public philanthropic partnerships and major multi-year investments have enabled statewide expansion and program scale.

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