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We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for laughter and nostalgia this summer! We are collaborating with Mesa Arts Center to help promote the hilarious and interactive show "Late Nite Catechism" from August 2 through September 1. Imagine Loretta Young meets Carol Burnett in this one-of-a-kind performance that blends catechism class with stand-up comedy. You, the audience, become part of Sister's class as she humorously takes you back to the days of Latin Mass, meatless Fridays, and perhaps the occasional ruler across the knuckles. Click here and use the promo code ROSARY to get 25% off tickets to any of the shows.

The Catholic Community Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary By Continuing To Build Strong Community Impact To Create A Future Of Abundance. This year marks a major milestone for the Catholic Community Foundation as we celebrate our 40th year of serving religious, educational, and charitable objectives in the Diocese of Phoenix.

The Catholic Community Foundation held their annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 5, 2023 at Mount Claret Retreat Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This event celebrates all the 2023 Catholic Community Foundation Scholarship Award recipients and the scholarship donors who make these scholarships possible. All scholarship recipients from the Catholic elementary and high schools received formal recognition for their accomplishments and awards. Special thanks to all our generous benefactors who through memorial or living gifts, make all the Catholic Community Foundation Scholarships a reality.

The pre-application for the 2024 Catholic Community Foundation Giving Circle Grant opens July 1, 2023. Up to $140,000 total will be granted in 2024! Pre-application will close on November 30, 2023.

The Catholic Community Foundation for the Diocese of Phoenix hosted its 33rd Annual Catholic Community Crozier Gala on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale at Gainey Ranch. The event raised $647,220 for the Life Forever Endowment Fund which provides grants to services and ministries that safeguard and advocate for the Sanctity of Life.

[Tempe, AZ– April 17, 2023] – The Catholic Community Foundation is pleased to announce the 33rd Annual Catholic Community Foundation Crozier Gala to be held on April 22, 2023 which will be celebrating and raising funds for the Sanctity of Life at all stages of life. This event also serves as a spotlight on the critical growing need to help ministries and organizations that are in the service of promoting life in our Arizona community.

This year, the Giving Circle granted out a total of $133,644 to 7 deserving organizations that do amazing work in our community! Here are the 2023 Giving Circle Grant Winners

Jesus Fed 5,000+ through the generosity of a young boy in John 6:1-15. Learn how you can be the boy with the five loaves and two fish and how you can help future generations today by donating to your Parish Endowment Fund.

In the biblical story of Joseph (Genesis 41), through God’s divine grace, Joseph was able to sustain Egypt not just through planning but by saving harvest for Egypt’s future use (and even for its neighboring countries). Today many parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations are operating for ministry today, but what about tomorrow?

The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) helps deliver requested items in need to local parishes, schools, and nonprofits through an online giving platform. "We're helping our local nonprofits modify the way they support their communities," said Deacon James Carabajal, CEO at the CCF. "The Christmas season provides a great way for locals to show support to organizations that help the neediest members in our community. The pandemic's social restrictions have made it difficult for some nonprofits to communicate their need and has created uncertainty for donors on how they can maximize their charitable dollars. CCF is proud to have found a way to foster safe and simple giving during the Holy season."

The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) helps deliver requested items in need to local parishes, schools, and nonprofits through an online giving platform. "We're helping our local nonprofits modify the way they support their communities," said Deacon James Carabajal, CEO at the CCF. "The Christmas season provides a great way for locals to show support to organizations that help the neediest members in our community. The pandemic's social restrictions have made it difficult for some nonprofits to communicate their need and has created uncertainty for donors on how they can maximize their charitable dollars. CCF is proud to have found a way to foster safe and simple giving during the Holy season."

We, at the Catholic Community Foundation, truly believe in the revelation this message states. As the "Giving Season" quickly approaches, we reflect on the past year's unique challenges but give thanks for the many blessings we still have. As I was driving down the street last week, I turned the radio on and was surprised to hear Christmas songs playing. I immediately began to smile, listening to the lyrics of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". That feeling lasted only for a brief moment, as I came to a stop at an intersection and watched a family cross, all wearing surgical facemasks. I then looked over to my left and saw a man holding a sign that read, "lost my job, anything helps". I immediately thought, "Lord, how can this be the most wonderful time of the year?"

We, at the Catholic Community Foundation, truly believe in the revelation this message states. As the "Giving Season" quickly approaches, we reflect on the past year's unique challenges but give thanks for the many blessings we still have. As I was driving down the street last week, I turned the radio on and was surprised to hear Christmas songs playing. I immediately began to smile, listening to the lyrics of "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". That feeling lasted only for a brief moment, as I came to a stop at an intersection and watched a family cross, all wearing surgical facemasks. I then looked over to my left and saw a man holding a sign that read, "lost my job, anything helps". I immediately thought, "Lord, how can this be the most wonderful time of the year?"

Hello friends of the Catholic Community Foundation, My name is Andrew Kozusko, and I am the newest member of the Catholic Community Foundation family. I recently moved to Phoenix from Latrobe, PA, which is located just outside of Pittsburgh. After spending my first summer here in Arizona, I am happy to hear fall, and cooler weather is on its way, eventually. My role with the Foundation is a Philanthropic Advisor, which means I assist individuals and organizations in achieving their financial and charitable goals. I am truly blessed and happy to be a part of the CCF family and the Catholic community here in Arizona, as I will not have to shovel snow anymore.

Hello friends of the Catholic Community Foundation, My name is Andrew Kozusko, and I am the newest member of the Catholic Community Foundation family. I recently moved to Phoenix from Latrobe, PA, which is located just outside of Pittsburgh. After spending my first summer here in Arizona, I am happy to hear fall, and cooler weather is on its way, eventually. My role with the Foundation is a Philanthropic Advisor, which means I assist individuals and organizations in achieving their financial and charitable goals. I am truly blessed and happy to be a part of the CCF family and the Catholic community here in Arizona, as I will not have to shovel snow anymore.