The Catholic Foundation of Michigan is an independent nonprofit charitable Catholic community foundation that receives and manages assets to principally provide perpetual funding for parishes, schools, ministries and other Catholic organizations in southeast Michigan.
Its mission is to inspire charitable giving and assist donors in creating a meaningful and lasting impact through planned giving and charitable fund management. The Foundation works closely with the charities that donors designate as beneficiaries, as well as with the Catholic organizations who apply for grants.
The Catholic Foundation of Michigan offers donors a way to leave their legacy uniquely aligned with their Catholic values and beliefs. Donors enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their gift directly supports the Catholic organizations of their choice. Importantly, the Foundation manages and invests all funds consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church and in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ guidelines for socially responsible investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Catholic Foundation of Michigan and why does it exist?
- How does the Foundation serve the Archdiocese of Detroit?
- What are the benefits of working with the Catholic Foundation of Michigan?
- Who governs the Foundation?
- What is the difference between The Catholic Foundation of Michigan and the Archdiocese of Detroit Endowment Foundation?
- What is the relationship between the Catholic Foundation of Michigan and the Archdiocese of Detroit Endowment Foundation?
- What is the relationship between The Catholic Foundation of Michigan and the Archdiocese of Detroit?
- Could contributions to, or assets of, the Catholic Foundation of Michigan be reached by creditors of the Archdiocese of Detroit to pay its attorneys’ fees or lawsuit settlements?
For more information please visit the Catholic Foundation of Michigan’s website.