The Catholic Foundation is entrusted with a variety of funds, which include
- Individual Endowment Funds
- The Church and Community Fund
- Challenge in Changing Times Funds
- Donor Advised Funds
The Catholic Foundation is blessed to administer nearly 400 separate endowment funds that provide a steady stream of income, as specified by the donors, to the following areas of ministry within our diocese and throughout the greater Church:
- Catholic Education
- Parishes
- Human Services
- Diocesan Needs
- Foundation Funds
- Vocations
- Catholic Cemeteries
Descriptions are available by clicking on existing funds.
The Church and Community Fund is an endowment fund that allows The Catholic Foundation to reach out with financial support to the areas of greatest need within the diocese, to fund programs and projects to address specific needs. Contributions of all sizes are made by the general public to support the work of this fund.
The Challenge in Changing Times capital campaign provides grants annually to parishes from six specific endowment funds: Capital for Parishes, Catholic Elementary School Assistance, Evangelization and Care for the Poor, and Assistance to Seniors.
Donor Advised Funds are established by individuals with current gifts and/or future gifts through wills, trusts and bequests. Donors designate when and to whom they wish the Foundation to make charitable contributions from their fund.