Create a Legacy

Establishing a Fund

A donor can continue their charitable giving by choosing to make a gift of at least $25,000 during their lifetime or through their estate plans to establish an individually named fund within the Foundation. As a donor you can choose from one of the several donor funds based upon your interests and level of involvement. You can accomplish your giving objectives simply and easily by establishing a donor fund within the Foundation and ensure that your grants will be awarded to those causes dearest to you.

The Foundation invests your gift, awards grants as designated, and handles the administration of your fund. The Foundation's portfolio is managed by investment professionals with a diversified mix of investments with a goal of providing long-term growth. It is the responsibility of our investment managers to invest the assets of the Foundation based on our socially responsible guidelines.

Regardless of the type of donor fund selected, you and your family will be able to see how your gift has been put to work each year through the grants that are awarded. Grant distributions are typically awarded based on our four priorities which are: Catholic education; sharing faith through leadership development; building strong, supportive communities; and providing health care for those in need.