The Catholic Community Foundation has been serving the Phoenix valley since 1983. Currently holding over $95 million in assets under management, we are your trusted financial partner for long-term, charitable giving.
An endowment fund is designed to withstand a fluctuating market through morally responsible investing practices. An endowment fund continues to grow through an investment pool and donations from supporters, while at the same time, a percentage of the return is given each year to the nonprofit organization the fund is created for. In other words, annual income will be provided forever, creating a guaranteed pot of money the organization can count on year after year, no matter what.
The table above represents the key value and purpose of an endowment. As time goes on, endowments aim to close the gap between expenses and the amount of donations needed to break even on an annual basis. As the endowment balance grows, fewer donations are needed to sustain your operations. The sustainability and predictability of the endowment income is high, while the amount of donations each year is unpredictable and subject to economic and social factors outside of the control of the nonprofit. This inconsistency can lead
to shortfalls and potential disruption to the mission.
We are called to be good stewards of our property, buildings, programs, and services. This includes securing the necessary funds to cover today’s expenses, as well as building capacity for future growth. Endowments are critical to the long-term survival of parishes, schools, and charitable organizations because they provide a permanent and stable source of income over time.
To learn more about endowments and how the Catholic Community Foundation can help you achieve your goals, call 480.651.8811.
“I absolutely believe in the value of perpetual endowment investing... Mt. Claret has seen the value {of endowments} and has since established two other perpetual endowment funds with CCF. All three of our funds continue to grow and replenish the needs of our organization while giving our community a way to show their love and support back to Mt. Claret.”
—Tom McGuire, Mt. Claret Retreat Center, Director
The Catholic Community Foundation manages endowment funds for 98% of the parishes in the Diocese of Phoenix. The CCF Team would love to help educate you and your parishioners on the importance of long-term investing through our Endowment Drive Program. With the help of your community and CCF, you can be sure your parish will provide a place for community worship for generations to come.
The Catholic Community Foundation partners with Diocese of Phoenix parishes, schools, and charities to help them create opportunities for sustainable funding of their missions.
The Catholic Community Foundation’s new Catholic Savings Fund provides a flexible short-term investment option that is superior to a bank savings account, CD or stocks and bonds.