Endowed Gifts

Create a Perpetual Legacy of Faith
If you want to make an incredible life-giving impact, then starting or contributing to an Endowment is a great choice. You can participate in historic preservation, educate future priests, minister to the poor, provide scholarships and support Catholic education, help your church parish with special programs or its general operations, and so much more. 

Endowments

An endowment is a charitable fund where the principal is preserved and invested, and only a portion of the earnings is used each year to support specific organizations or fields of interest. This ensures a perpetual source of funding while allowing the endowment to grow over time.


Whether you establish a new fund or contribute to an existing one, your generosity ensures that Catholic ministries, schools, and parishes as well as non-profits aligned with Catholic values have the resources they need to thrive for generations to come.


  • Perpetual Support — Your gift continues to provide resources year after year.
  • Faithful Legacy — Align your giving with your values, supporting ministries that reflect your faith.
  • Tax Advantages — Contributions to an endowment may provide significant tax benefits.
  • Customizable Giving — Establish a new endowment or contribute to an existing fund.
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How it Works

  • Establish Your Own Endowment

    Work with the Catholic Legacy Foundation to create an endowment tailored to your charitable goals. Contributions can include cash, securities, real estate, or other assets. Endowments must adhere to the Foundation’s policies, including minimum funding thresholds and guidelines for investment and disbursement.

  • Contribute to an Existing Endowment

    Support one of the Foundation’s established endowments to make an immediate impact:

    • Priest & Seminarian Endowments
    • Catholic Education Endowments
    • Catholic Ministry Endowments
    • Church Parish Endowments
    • Community Non-Profit Endowments

Key Considerations

All endowments managed by the Foundation adhere to strict policies to ensure transparency, ethical investment, and alignment with Catholic values. Key guidelines include.


  • Minimum Funding Thresholds — New endowments must meet the Foundation’s minimum funding requirements.
  • Investment Strategy — The principal is invested to generate sustainable income while preserving and growing the fund over time.
  • Purpose Alignment — The endowment’s purpose must align with the mission of the Catholic Church and the Foundation.

Start the Conversation Today

Ready to start or contribute to an existing endowment?

For more information about establishing or contributing to an endowment, contact us today.


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