Why Partner with CLFA?

The Catholic Legacy Foundation of Acadiana (CLFA) is uniquely positioned as the only Catholic community foundation in the region, dedicated exclusively to serving the long-term financial needs of Catholic parishes, schools, ministries, and charitable organizations in the Diocese of Lafayette.

Why Partner with CLFA?

Every investment and grant distribution aligns with Catholic moral and social teachings, following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ guidelines on responsible investing. Through CLFA, your generosity makes an eternal impact, ensuring that the Church remains forever faithful in its mission to serve Christ and His people.

  • Faith-Aligned Stewardship

    Every investment and grant distribution aligns with Catholic moral and social teachings, following the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ guidelines on responsible investing.

  • Perpetual Catholic Giving

    CLFA focuses on forever value, ensuring that endowments, donor-advised funds, and legacy gifts provide long-term, sustained support for Catholic institutions and ministries.

  • Locally Rooted, Eternally Focused

    Deeply embedded in Acadiana’s Catholic community, CLFA ensures every contribution directly strengthens local parishes, schools, and ministries, while fostering eternal rewards through faith-driven philanthropy.

  • Comprehensive Giving Solutions

    CLFA provides customized charitable giving strategies, including estate planning, investment management, donor education, and Catholic-aligned philanthropy for individuals, families, parishes, and nonprofits.

  • Trust & Ecclesial Oversight

    Operating under the ecclesial authority of the Bishop of Lafayette while maintaining autonomous nonprofit status, CLFA ensures a spiritually sound, professionally managed approach to Catholic financial stewardship.

  • Morally Sound Investment Management

    Donor funds are shepherded through faith-consistent investments, prioritizing financial growth while upholding Catholic values.

  • Strengthening Catholic Institutions

    CLFA directly supports parishes, Catholic schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Lafayette, ensuring they have the financial stability to fulfill their mission.

  • Personalized Charitable Giving Plans

    Whether through legacy gifts, endowments, donor-advised funds, or planned giving, CLFA helps donors create a giving strategy that honors their faith and financial goals.

Your generosity through CLFA makes an eternal impact, ensuring that the Church remains forever faithful in its mission to serve Christ and His people.

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