The Catholic Foundation scholarships are now open for students in the Diocese of Columbus. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $250,000! For more information about scholarship eligibility and access to the online applications, please visit www.catholic-foundation.org/grants/scholarships. Winners will be notified in May.
DEADLINES:
📅 Most scholarships: Feb 27, 2026
📅 Ronald C. Sullivan Scholarship: March 27, 2026
Questions? Contact Dan Kurth at 614-443-8893 or dkurth@catholic-foundation.org
Registration is open for the Columbus Women’s Catholic Conference and the Catholic Men’s Conference, both happening in February 2026. The Catholic Foundation will be there-stop by our booth and say hello!
The Columbus Women’s Catholic Conference is Saturday, February 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center.
The Catholic Men’s Conference is Saturday, February 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kasich Hall at the Ohio Expo Center.
Campaign Data Coordinator
Full-Time Position
Excellent Benefits
$24-26/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Campaign Data Coordinator to support our development team and campaign management operations. This is primarily a data entry position requiring exceptional accuracy and attention to detail in processing donor information across multiple capital campaigns.
Primary Responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
To Apply
If this sounds like you and you want to join our faith-filled, dynamic team, please email your resume and cover letter to support@catholic-foundation.org with the subject line “Campaign Data Coordinator Application.”
Rooted in the community of Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, the Marian Foundation has a legacy of compassion and service. Founded in 1954 by Reverend Raymond Bauschard, the Foundation primarily focused its giving in West Columbus and underserved areas of Central Ohio, concentrating on educational, religious, and charitable programs, especially smaller organizations that struggled for funding. Reverend William D. Huber later expanded the Foundation’s reach and impact.
In April 2025, the Foundation’s assets were entrusted to a new chapter: The Marian Foundation Endowment Fund in Honor of Reverend Raymond S. Bauschard and Reverend William D. Huber at The Catholic Foundation. This new fund continues the mission of providing financial support to organizations and programs that foster hope, strengthen families, and build vibrant communities. Special emphasis is placed on innovative projects that need seed funding, strongly favoring initiatives sponsored by Catholic or Christian organizations.
The Marian Foundation Endowment Fund remains closely connected to its roots, prioritizing support for organizations serving the west side of Columbus—bounded by the Scioto River, Trabue Road, and I-270—and upholding the founding vision of stewardship, compassion, and faith-driven service. This Fund will be a permanent endowment fund with multiple permanent recipients.
The Marian Foundation Central Ohio Granting Fund will be a much smaller fund providing for one-time grants to recipients chosen by its advisory committee. The committee will accept small, one-time grant requests from nonprofit organizations in Central Ohio that serve people and families in need.
Give to The Marian Foundation Endowment Fund: https://catholic-foundation.org/giving/existing-funds/the-marian-foundation-endowment-fund-in-honor-of-rev-raymond-s-bauschard-rev-william-d-huber/
Give to The Marian Foundation Central Ohio Granting Fund: https://catholic-foundation.org/giving/existing-funds/the-marian-foundation-central-ohio-granting-fund/
Our team has experience managing complex assets, including business interest, commercial and residential property, oil and gas interest, Crypto, retained life estate, sale of a business, and S Corp stocks. Utilizing complex assets for charitable giving could result in a tax deduction and amplify the impact on your favorite charity. Learn more about the different types of complex assets by visiting https://catholic-foundation.org/giving/#types-of-giving
Questions? Please contact Scott Hartman for more information on how you can use complex assets to maximize your charitable giving: shartman@catholic-foundation.org or 614-443-8893.
The importance of a proper burial is stressed throughout the Gospel. Showing compassion for others and treating everyone with the dignity and respect they deserve is at the heart of the corporate works of mercy, and our deceased loved ones are no different. “Our cemeteries represent the tradition that accompanies burying the dead and their perpetual care until Christ returns,” says Deacon Jeffrey Fortkamp, Director of Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus.
The Catholic Cemeteries serves around 1,000 families each year by helping the faithful accept death in the context of our Catholic faith and provide a dignified burial and eternal resting spot. Mt. Calvary, St. Joseph, Resurrection, and Holy Cross’ daily operations, including the maintenance of the scenic grounds, are covered by an existing fund. Deacon Jeffrey wants to ensure these properties are protected from any unexpected, extraordinary expenses, which is the purpose of The St. Callistus Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus Perpetual Care Endowment Fund that was recently established at The Catholic Foundation.
The St. Callistus Fund will help with costs that, for example, are incurred outside of warranty work on fixing broken equipment, road repairs due to excess weather damage, and deteriorated buildings that result from age and harsh weather. “Knowing an unforeseen expense will be covered under The St. Callistus Fund gives me and my team the peace of mind to focus on what we do best, which is ministering to the faithful in their time of need and grief,” says Deacon Jeffery.
Give to The St. Callistus Catholic Cemeteries of Columbus Perpetual Care Endowment Fund:
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“Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9: 6-7
