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Overview

We believe that we were blessed for the specific purpose of blessing others

Since our inception in 1984, The Catholic Foundation has granted over $230 million and counting. The Catholic Foundation awards grants annually within the 23-county diocese of Columbus through responsive grants, scholarships, endowment distributions, and special granting opportunities.

Types of Grants

Responsive Grants

Through the generosity of our donors, The Catholic Foundation solicits applications and awards grants annually within the 23-county diocese of Columbus to organizations that fall within our four giving pillars.

Organizations

Parishes may apply to Parishes, Education & Faith Formation and Ministries pillars
Catholic schools may apply to Education & Faith Formation pillar
Invited religious orders may apply to Vocations pillar
Invited non-profit organizations within the diocese of Columbus may apply to Ministries pillar

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Grant Guidelines

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Scholarships

Scholarships support promising and deserving students by assisting them with the costs of their education.

In order to be eligible, prospective applicants must reside in the diocese of Columbus. Donors often establish a scholarship fund because they have benefitted from a Catholic education in their own life and want to ensure that those same opportunities are available to future generations.

Available Scholarships

Questions about establishing a scholarship?

Scott Hartman, MBA, CFRE

Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

614-443-8893 Ext. 1040
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Endowment Distribution

The Catholic Foundation Board of Trustees offers beneficiaries access up to 5% of the preceding 12-quarter average balance and/or other terms in accordance with each fund’s agreement.

The open period for endowment distribution requests is March-May of each year. All distributions are made through DonorCentral.

Donor Central

Distribution Instructions

Want more information about establishing an endowment fund for your parish, school or favorite cause?

Scott Hartman, MBA, CFRE

Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer

614-443-8893 Ext. 1040
Email

Real-World Impact

The Catholic Foundation exists to connect donors with the profound joy that comes with Christ-inspired generosity. Giving to make a long-term, real-world impact in our parishes, schools, vocations and ministries throughout our Columbus diocese and beyond.

Grant Timeline

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Four Giving Pillars

Parishes

Within the 23-county diocese of Columbus, we partner with the faithful to multiply inspired generosity through the strategic investment of parish endowment funds and assist in meeting the needs of the local community of Catholic believers.