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.
While the world races toward the holidays, we slow down. We visit cemeteries. We speak names that haven’t been spoken aloud in years. We light candles. We pray for souls we cannot see but are still held deep within our hearts. For a few sacred days, we remember that love does not end at death.
After decades of faith carrying them through life’s many joys and storms, Deacon Jerry and Sue Roersma are giving back in a lasting way, through a legacy gift.
For many parents, creating an estate plan provides peace of mind. But one of the most meaningful parts of the process isn’t signing the document; it’s sitting down with your adult children to share why you’ve made the decisions you have.
The Generous Hearts newsletters share updates from the Executive Director, feature donor impact, and inspire giving in our Catholic community.
Our annual reports showcase how donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries are helping the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan carry out the work of the Church.
The Catholic Foundation has five primary giving priorities, aligned with our Catholic faith, teachings, and donor giving priorities.
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.