Safeguard for the Future

Create financial certainty for your organization beyond the current year’s giving cycle by building an Endowment Fund.

The mission of your organization is important in sustaining the spiritual well-being of our community. The Catholic Community Foundation is here to help so that you can focus on your missional work today and worry less about long term funding of tomorrow. This will ensure your organization is there to serve people for years to come.

You want to hold your investments safe. Let the Catholic Community Foundation be the solution. The Catholic Community Foundation has been serving the Phoenix valley since 1983. Currently holding over $100 million in assets under management, we are your trusted financial partner for long-term, charitable giving.

What is an endowment?

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!


What is the difference between an endowment and a donation?
How can an endowment help?

1.) PREDICTABILITY

• Provide stable income to minimize the impacts of ecnonomic and demographic uncertainties. 
• Diversify the organization's income.
• Ensure the longevity of the mission for generations to come.

 

2.) PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY

• Programs and operations that serve vulnerable populations are at higher risk of litigation, making asset protection a priority.
• Protects from breach of contract, injury, defamation or other claims against your organization.

 

3.) ENHANCED GIVING OPTIONS

• Provides additional opportunities for larger and more frequent gifts.
• Provides a destination for end-of-life gifts.

 

4.) ATTRACT GREATER FUNDING

• A strong endowment signals credibility, strength, and longevity.
• Attract donors to leave planned gifts or larger immediate gifts.

Why is an endowment important?

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.