The Catholic Foundation promotes compassionate charitable giving and stewardship that serves donors and the needs of their community. The vision of The Catholic Foundation is to be the primary philanthropic leader whose trusted stewardship satisfies our donors' intentions while meeting the needs of their Catholic community. Each spring and fall, The Catholic Foundation awards Dallas-area organizations grants through their Philanthropy Fund as well as endowment funds which support specific purposes.
The grants help fund projects that will deliver food to the hungry, support various facility renovations, establish digital signage, introduce smart boards into the classroom, build a new chapel, relocate a historic church, offer hearing assistance and bolster safety and security at churches and schools. In addition, the grants provide tuition assistance to families who otherwise would not be able to afford a Catholic education for their children.
Grants from The Catholic Foundation are awarded on the basis of one or more of the following conditions:
- Foundation support would be vital to the proposed project's success
- A collaborative network exists that multiplies the impact of the grant
- The proposed project is likely to continue and expand after the grant period, becoming self-supporting
- The proposal is innovative and efficient in its use of funds
- Expenses are reduced by sharing resources with other agencies or groups
- The project is a well-planned approach to solving a problem and delivering services
- The project promotes better human relationships and a sense of community
- The project helps fulfill the mission of the applicant organization
- The project will be funded within one year of the grant (unless Grant Contract specifies otherwise)