Contact the Barhorst Charitable Trust
Contact the Barhorst Charitable Trust
We welcome your questions and are grateful for your interest in the Clarence and Rita Barhorst Charitable Trust. Whether you’re seeking information about eligibility, the application process, or the mission behind our work, we’re here to help.
Use this form for general questions, eligibility clarification, or urgent/time-sensitive needs. If you’re ready to apply for funding, you can also submit an application below.
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For Applicants
If you represent a Catholic parish, school, seminary, or charitable organization and would like to request funding, please complete our Application Form.
Every request is prayerfully reviewed in light of Clarence and Rita’s legacy of faith, stewardship, and service.
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The Clarence and Rita Barhorst Charitable Trust supports Catholic faith-based churches, schools, seminaries, agencies, and charitable organizations in need. Funding is available to organizations that serve communities with compassion and uphold Catholic values of service and faith.
Please complete the form below to apply for consideration. All submissions will be reviewed by the trustees, and applicants will be contacted if additional information is needed.
Required Fields & Helpful Tip
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required and must be completed before submitting the application. For longer responses, we recommend drafting and proofreading your answers in your preferred word processing software (such as Google Docs or Microsoft Word) and then pasting the final text into the application. This helps ensure clarity, accuracy, and saves your work as you go.
Support the Trust
The Clarence and Rita Barhorst Charitable Trust exists to strengthen Catholic communities through faith-based giving.
At this time, the Trust is not accepting outside donations while we finalize updated legal and financial guidelines. However, opportunities to contribute may be available in the future.
If you wish to be notified when donations reopen—or would like to learn more about partnership opportunities—please contact us at barhorsttrust@gmail.com.
Your generosity helps continue Clarence and Rita’s mission: to serve others in faith, humility, and love.