As a community foundation for Catholics, we help individuals and families pass along their faith, heritage, and values for future generations.  The Catholic Foundation of Northeast Indiana serves as a catalyst for helping Catholics make a lasting impact.

We are Catholic. We deeply understand the stewardship and spirituality of the Catholic heritage. We respect your desire to support the Church and provide a legacy of faith for future generations. The Catholic Foundation encourages Catholic giving for a variety of causes and needs throughout our diocese.

We provide professional planned giving services and assist with planning gifts in wills or estate plans.  

Our Foundation is managed by an independent Board of Directors – comprising lay leaders, and clergy – that ensures professional investment management of the funds.  These funds are invested to preserve and grow over the long-term, in accordance with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines.

We protect your intent as a donor forever, providing professional administration to ensure timely reporting and compliance with all legal requirements.

We build up the Church in the Diocese of Fort Wayne – South Bend by providing grants that positively impact our local community.  Grants and distributions are awarded to organizations in full conformity with Catholic teaching.

​If you're considering leaving a legacy – a gift that lasts forever – rest assured that the Catholic Foundation will handle it in a manner consistent with Catholic values and your wishes.

 Guided by Faith: Our Four Pillars

At the heart of our work are the four pillars of our faith. Each pillar reflects the values and mission we strive to serve.

Parish Life

Our parishes are the foundation of our faith family. By supporting endowments for parish life, we help strengthen and sustain the vibrant community of believers who live out our mission each day.

Catholic Education

We are committed to making Catholic education accessible, impactful, and transformative. By supporting Catholic schools and programs, we aim to nurture spiritual, personal, and academic success for future generations.

Community

Living our Catholic social teachings means being a source of hope and assistance for those most in need. We work to fund initiatives that bring Christ's love to our neighbors, building stronger communities rooted in compassion.

Vocations

The future of the Church depends on our Shepherds. We are dedicated to financially supporting seminarian education and creating greater awareness of religious vocations, ensuring the faithful leadership of our Church for years to come.