COMMUNITY IMPACT
By joining together and unifying as a Catholic community, the Foundation is able to make grants which positively impact children, young adults, the poor and vulnerable, future Catholic leaders, our natural environment, and the community at large.
Through smart investment strategies aimed at competitive returns, the Catholic Foundation grows funds from our generous Catholic community to have an even greater impact in West Michigan and beyond.
You are in our prayers.”
Our interactions there seem livelier as a result, as well.”
Impact Stories
Small Acts, Big Impact
Lifelong friends leave a quiet, yet powerful legacy to the St. Charles Educational Fund.
Blessed by Investments in Catholic Education
“I’m the luckiest mom ever,” says Kate Dorsey, mother of two who sends her sons to Catholic schools where they receive tuition assistance.
Newsletters
The Generous Hearts newsletters share updates from the Executive Director, feature donor impact, and inspire giving in our Catholic community.
Annual Reports
Our annual reports showcase how donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries are helping the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan carry out the work of the Church.
Funding Priorities
The Catholic Foundation has five primary giving priorities, aligned with our Catholic faith, teachings, and donor giving priorities.
Sharing Our Catholic Faith
Educating Children and Young Adults
Supporting Religious Vocations
Helping the Poor and Vulnerable
Caring for Creation
The Current Impact of Your Catholic Generosity
Investing Together, Morally, and Responsibly
The Catholic Foundation is committed to prudent investment strategies that align with Catholic teachings, are approved by the USCCB and the Michigan Catholic Conference, and that our trustees believe will lead to the optimal use of your fund(s) in the charitable community. We work with professional investment advisors to achieve a competitive return consistent with board policies. Detailed reports of funds are mailed to fundholders semi-annually.
Our socially responsible investments are committed to:
- • Protecting Human Life
- • Promoting Human Dignity
- • Reducing Arms Production
- • Pursuing Economic Justice
- • Protecting the Environment