Endow Groups

What Endow Groups does

Endow Groups is a Catholic women's apostolate organization founded in 2003 and headquartered in the Denver, Colorado area. It operates a small staff (1-10 employees) and delivers faith-formation curricula through a volunteer-driven small-group model: women register as group hosts, purchase study guides, and facilitate 8-10 session reading-and-discussion meetings in homes, parishes, or virtual settings. The product portfolio spans three adult collections (the Pope St. John Paul II Collection, Female Saints & Doctors of the Church, and Wisdom of the Church), a youth pipeline including the True Genius Series (middle school) and Created for Series (high school) plus a Quinceañera formation study, and a parallel Spanish-language track called Magnifica Grupos. Studies are sold as physical books and as non-printable, mobile-formatted eBooks via the endowgroups.org e-commerce storefront.

The underlying "technology" is largely content and community rather than software: a structured 8-10 session reading-aloud methodology, free downloadable hosting guides, host mentor calls with the Director of Programs, and a Group Finder locator tool. Distribution runs through an e-commerce shop, parish and home group channels, virtual groups, and a free resource layer (Chapter 1 previews, hosting guides) that drives top-of-funnel acquisition. Revenue mixes one-time study sales (with a 20% bulk discount code and a 15% registered-group discount), eBook sales, the Feminine Genius Circle monthly giving program at $15 and $30 tiers, and tiered one-time donations that fund scholarships. The organization explicitly describes itself as a global Catholic apostolate with parish groups across the United States, Canada, Portugal, Ireland, and Italy, and carries the public endorsement of Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, who called it "the most important apostolate of our time."

Name

Endow Groups

Legal name

Endow Groups

Website

https://endowgroups.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Endow Groups is a Denver-area Catholic apostolate that publishes faith-formation study curricula and supports a volunteer-led network of home, parish, and virtual small groups for women and youth across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Faith Formation

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD)

Keywords

• Catholic faith formation
• Women's study groups
• Religious education materials
• Youth catechetical programs
• Catholic apostolate services

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenwood Village

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Study Materials Sales: Endow sells study books and guides for group formation. Studies can be purchased individually or in bulk for groups. Group leaders can buy for entire groups or participants can order individually.
2. eBook Sales: Digital versions of studies available for download on preferred devices, non-printable
3. Feminine Genius Circle Membership: Monthly giving circle with Standard Membership at $15/month and Premium Membership (Dollar a Day) at $30/month, providing recurring revenue
4. Donations and Sponsorship: One-time gift options at $40 (gift a study), $150 (support efforts to bring Endow to every town), $400 (sponsor a group needing scholarship assistance). Donations support scholarships and mission expansion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Endow Groups sells structured Catholic faith formation study materials (physical books and eBooks) and facilitates small group study programs for adult women, middle and high school youth, and Spanish-speaking communities through home, parish, and virtual group formats. The curriculum centers on Pope St. John Paul II's teachings on the dignity and vocation of women, the lives of female saints and Doctors of the Church, and Catholic social doctrine, with each study typically structured across 8–10 sessions of approximately 1.5–2 hours of reading aloud and discussion. The organization also runs the Feminine Genius Circle monthly giving program and accepts donations to fund scholarships and mission expansion.

Product overview

Endow Groups is a global Catholic apostolate offering faith formation through small group studies for women across three main collections: Women's Studies (Pope St. John Paul II Collection, Female Saints & Doctors of the Church, and Wisdom of the Church), Youth Studies (True Genius Series for middle school and Created for Series for high school, plus Quinceañera Formation), and Magnifica Grupos (Spanish-language studies). The organization provides studies in both physical book and eBook digital formats, with group formats including Home Groups, Parish Groups, and Virtual Groups. Each study follows a consistent 8-10 session format of approximately 1.5-2 hours of reading aloud and discussion. Supporting accessories and free hosting resources complement the core study products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• True Genius Series: Middle school youth studies program for young women covering topics like Defining Dignity and Forming Friendships
• Created for Series
• Feminine Genius Circle

Products and services

• Letter to Women Foundational study on Pope St. John Paul II's Address to all Women, exploring women's dignity and unique vocation. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Mulieris Dignitatem | On the Dignity and Vocation of Women Comprehensive study on St. John Paul II's understanding of the dignity of women. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Letter to Artists eBook Digital study exploring Pope St. John Paul II's reflections on beauty and art. For adult Catholic women and study groups preferring a digital format.
• St. Thérèse of Lisieux | The Science of Love Study exploring the life and writings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux and the Little Way of holiness. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• St. Teresa of Ávila | Teacher of Prayer Study journeying through St. Teresa of Ávila's Interior Castle and deepening prayer life. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• St. Edith Stein | Seeker of Truth Study on St. Edith Stein's life as a philosopher and martyr, exploring the intersection of faith and reason. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• St. Catherine of Siena | Setting the World Ablaze Study on St. Catherine of Siena's life and bold witness, exploring feminine genius. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• St. Hildegard of Bingen | Discovering the Doctors of the Church Study on St. Hildegard of Bingen's visionary writings on creation, music, and spirituality. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Humanae Vitae | Of Human Life Study on Pope Paul VI's encyclical on the dignity of human life and marriage. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Deus Caritas Est | God is Love Study on Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical on the nature of divine and human love. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Lumen Gentium | Light of the Nations Study on the Second Vatican Council's vision of the Church as a community called to holiness. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Catholic Social Teaching Study on the Church's tradition of social justice principles including human dignity and solidarity. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Aquinas for Beginners Part I Accessible introduction to St. Thomas Aquinas's insights on faith and reason. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Aquinas for Beginners Part II Continued exploration of St. Thomas Aquinas's theological framework. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Salvifici Doloris | On the Christian Meaning of Suffering Study on Pope St. John Paul II's reflections on how trials lead to sanctification and deeper faith. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Redemptoris Mater | Mother of the Redeemer Study on Mary as the ultimate model of feminine genius and guide in personal vocation. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• Rosarium Virginis Mariae | On the Holy Rosary Study on deepening prayer life and devotion to Mary through the Rosary. For adult Catholic women in small group study.
• True Genius Series - Defining Dignity (Middle School Book I) Six-week study helping middle school girls discover their God-given worth and identity in Christ. For middle school Catholic girls in school, parish, or home settings.
• True Genius Series - Forming Friendships (Middle School Book II) Six-week study helping middle school girls build healthy, authentic relationships rooted in faith. For middle school Catholic girls in school, parish, or home settings.
• Created for Love | High School Book I High school study rooted in Pope St. John Paul II's teachings on feminine genius, leading young women to discover dignity and authentic love. For high school Catholic girls.
• Created for Community | High School Book II High school study exploring identity, relationships, and the call to love through faith and the lives of saints. For high school Catholic girls.
• Created for Holiness | High School Book III High school study exploring the universal call to holiness and discerning vocation. For high school Catholic girls.
• Created for Mission | High School Book IV High school study inspiring young women to embrace their role in evangelization and bring Christ's love to the world. For high school Catholic girls.
• Quinceañera Created for God | Creada para Dios Study preparing young women for their Quinceañera, exploring spiritual significance, faith, identity, and mission as daughters of God. For Hispanic Catholic families and parishes.
• Home Groups Service format providing small group gatherings hosted in private homes for faith study and fellowship among adult Catholic women.
• Parish Groups Service format organizing small groups within Catholic parishes for community-based faith formation and women's ministry.
• Virtual Groups Online study group service format enabling remote participation for Catholic women across geographic distances, supported by virtual host resources.
• Feminine Genius Circle Membership Recurring monthly giving program supporting Endow's mission, with Standard Membership at $15/month and Premium (Dollar a Day) Membership at $30/month.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lasting personal transformation reported by members, including greater peace, self-acceptance, and understanding of Catholic faith
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students): FOCUS is a larger Catholic apostolate operating campus ministry and missionary programs with a substantially bigger staff and donor base. Endow's board includes FOCUS's president, and the two organizations share a Catholic young-adult formation audience though FOCUS focuses on college campuses.
• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers produces Catholic apologetics media, books, podcasts, and parish resources. While more apologetics-focused, it competes for the same Catholic adult formation attention and parish bookshelf dollars as Endow's study programs.

Direct peers

• Augustine Institute: The Augustine Institute creates Catholic evangelization content, including Symbolon and video-based parish programs. It overlaps with Endow in faith formation content development and parish distribution, though it is more digital/video-driven versus Endow's print study format.
• Dynamic Catholic: Dynamic Catholic produces seasonal parish-based programs (Best Lent Ever, Best Advent Ever) with accompanying books, videos, and small group materials. Its blended media approach and parish distribution channels directly overlap with Endow's small group study business.
• Formed: Formed (a collaboration of the Augustine Institute and Ignatius Press) delivers Catholic video, audio, and eBook study content on a parish subscription basis. It directly competes with Endow's eBook and small group format, especially among parishes choosing digital-first formation platforms.
• Ave Maria Press: Ave Maria Press publishes Catholic books, study guides, and parish resources from a University of Notre Dame affiliation. Its adult faith formation study products are directly comparable to Endow's JPII and saint study lines.
• Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: Word on Fire produces Catholic formation content via Bishop Barron's media, books, and the Word on Fire Institute. While more media-led, it competes for Catholic adults' formation time and discretionary study/donation dollars in the same parish ecosystem as Endow.
• Sophia Institute Press: Sophia Institute Press publishes Catholic spiritual reading, study guides, and parish resources, including feminine dignity and family-focused titles. It overlaps with Endow's content positioning around women's spiritual formation and JPII-era theology.
• Ascension Press: Ascension Press publishes Catholic Bible study and small group programs (e.g., Chosen, Beloved) sold through parish networks with leader guides and bulk discounts. It is the closest direct competitor to Endow's study-and-small-group formation model for Catholic adults and parishes.
• Ignatius Press: Ignatius Press is a major Catholic publisher offering books, Bible study materials, and parish programs. It serves the same audience of Catholic adults seeking substantive doctrinal content as Endow, with comparable parish distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@endow3760
• Facebookfacebook.com/ENDOWgroups
• Instagraminstagram.com/endowgroups
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endow

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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