Choose the right investment pool to grow your funds
Nonprofits and individuals can select an investment pool that best serves their goals, including the risk profile and timeline of usage, as a means of growing idle cash over time.
The Catholic Community Foundation and its partner, Graystone Consulting, have constructed investment pools designed to provide a variety of risk and return profiles. The Graystone Consulting team actively manages these pools and seeks to manage risk and return efficiently and effectively.
The pools comply with USCCB investment guidelines and are actively monitored, screened, and evaluated by the Foundation’s Finance and Investment Committee. You can have peace of mind knowing that qualified professionals constantly review the portfolio's activity and holdings.
These investment options are for individuals with a traditional Donor-Advised fund account or nonprofit organizations with a Catholic Growth Fund. The pools are listed in order of highest to lowest risk. Before choosing an option, we recommend a free consultation with our investment partner to understand your risk profile better and what option is most appropriate for your situation.
Flexible Investment Options
Our Investment Pools Support a Range of Fund Types
Each fund type is invested within the pool best aligned with its purpose, time horizon, and investment objectives.
- Endowments
- Donor-Advised Funds
- Brokerage Accounts
- Quasi-Endowments
Investment Pool
Catholic Savings Pool / Fixed Income Pool
| Organizations | Individuals | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund type | Catholic Savings Account | Donor-Advised Fund |
| Time horizon | 0 to 2 years | 0 to 2 years |
| Targeted returns | Fixed (guaranteed principal) | Targets the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (1 to 3 year) |
| Minimums | None | None |
| Fee | None | 0.3% |
| Risk rating | No risk | Low risk |
Individuals: Designed for Donor-Advised Fund holders who desire limited volatility and inflation protection, and for donors with a granting timeline of two years or less.
Organizations: Catholic Savings Accounts are designed for capital with a near-term purpose, and offer two account types:
| Liquid Account1 | Term Account2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Access to funds | 1 to 3 business days | At the end of the term |
| Rate | Adjusts with the market | Fixed for the full term |
| Term options | N/A | 6, 12, 18, or 24 months3 |
| Principal | Fully protected | Fully protected |
Catholic Savings Account interest rates update monthly. View the current rates for the latest information.
1 Liquid Account rates are set by the Investment Manager and may adjust with market conditions.
2 Term Account rates are fixed when the account is opened.
3 Custom terms are available upon request.
Investment Pool
Intermediate Balanced Pool
| Organizations | Individuals | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund type | Quasi-Endowments & Brokerage Accounts | Donor-Advised Funds |
| Time horizon | 2 to 5 years | 2 to 5 years |
| Targeted returns | Inflation (CPI) + 2.0% | Inflation (CPI) + 2.0% |
| Minimums | None | None |
| Fee1 | 1.0% flat | 0.36% |
| Risk rating | Low to Moderate risk | Low to Moderate risk |
Designed for capital with a known future use, generating income today while positioning your capital for modest growth. This pool blends stability with measured growth for investors who can tolerate mild volatility.
- Fixed income forms the majority of the portfolio, generating current income and limiting downside risk.
- Equities and alternatives make up the remainder, providing modest growth potential, an inflation hedge, and additional diversification to help smooth out volatility.
Targets, Ranges, and Benchmarks
| Investment Type | Target2 | Range | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 35% | 25% to 45% | MSCI All Country World Index |
| Fixed Income | 65% | 55% to 75% | Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index |
| Liquid Alternatives | 0% | 0% to 5% | Inflation plus 2% (CPI + 2%) |
1 Fees fluctuate monthly. See the website for updated fees. Fees for individual accounts do not include administrative costs, which are subject to additional fees.
2 Targets and ranges are set by the Foundation's Investment Policy Statement. Allocations may vary within the ranges shown and are rebalanced periodically toward the targets.
Investment Pool
Long Term Passive Pool
| Organizations | Individuals | |
|---|---|---|
| Fund type | Quasi-Endowments & Brokerage Accounts | Donor-Advised Funds |
| Time horizon | 5+ years | 5+ years |
| Targeted returns | Inflation (CPI) + 5.8% | Inflation (CPI) + 5.8% |
| Minimums | None | None |
| Fee1 | 1.0% flat | 0.34% |
| Risk rating | Moderate to High risk | Moderate to High risk |
Designed for long-term capital with a longer horizon time of intended use. This pool pursues long-term real growth through low-cost passive index funds, and does not invest in private markets or illiquid alternative investments.
- Equities drive growth through broad market index funds, while fixed income reduces volatility and provides downside protection.
- Returns are expected to track the broad markets rather than outperform them, in exchange for the lowest available investment cost.
Targets, Ranges, and Benchmarks
| Investment Type | Target2 | Range | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 70% | 60% to 80% | MSCI All Country World Index |
| Fixed Income | 30% | 20% to 40% | Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index |
| Liquid Alternatives | 0% | 0% to 5% | Inflation plus 2% (CPI + 2%) |
1 Fees fluctuate monthly. See the website for updated fees. Fees for individual accounts do not include administrative costs, which are subject to additional fees.
2 Targets and ranges are set by the Foundation's Investment Policy Statement. Allocations may vary within the ranges shown and are rebalanced periodically toward the targets.
Investment Pool
Long Term Endowment Pool
| Organizations & Individuals | |
|---|---|
| Fund type | Permanent Endowment |
| Time horizon | Permanent |
| Targeted Returns | Inflation (CPI) + 6.0% |
| Minimums | None |
| Fee1 | 0.40% flat |
| Risk rating | Moderate to High risk |
Designed for permanent endowments where spending is determinable based on an annual spending rate, while focusing on a long-term, perpetual investment timeline. This pool seeks additional diversification and increased returns by allowing investments in illiquid alternative investments.
- The portfolio's return is generated primarily through capital gains from equities, which also help offset inflation over time.
- Fixed income and a modest allocation to alternative investments reduce volatility and provide downside protection. Investors should expect a moderate to higher level of volatility due to fluctuations in interest rates and equity valuations.
Targets, Ranges, and Benchmarks
| Investment Type | Target2 | Range | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equity | 70% | 60% to 80% | MSCI All Country World Index |
| Fixed Income | 30% | 20% to 40% | Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index |
| Liquid & Semi-Liquid Alternatives3 | 0% | 0% to 5% | Inflation plus 2% (CPI + 2%) |
| Illiquid Alternatives | 0% | 0% to 10% | Inflation plus 6% (CPI + 6%) |
1 Fees fluctuate monthly. See the website for updated fees. Fees for individual accounts do not include administrative costs, which are subject to additional fees.
2 Targets and ranges are set by the Foundation's Investment Policy Statement. Allocations may vary within the ranges shown and are rebalanced periodically toward the targets. Annual distributions are made each August under the Foundation's spending policy.
3 Semi-liquid alternatives include evergreen or closed-end vehicles with periodic redemption features that do not permit redemption on demand. Redemption is constrained by frequency, notice period, gate, or repurchase limit.
2025 - 2026 Monthly Flash Reports: Intermediate Balanced Pool (Formerly Capital Preservation Pool)
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate-Balanced 8.31.2026.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 6.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 5.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 4.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 03.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 02.28.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 1.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 12.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 11.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 10.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 09.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Capital Pres - 08.31.25.pdf
2025 - 2026 Monthly Flash Reports: Intermediate Pool
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate 8.31.2026.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 6.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 5.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 4.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 03.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 02.28.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate 1.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 12.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 11.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 10.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 09.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Intermediate - 08.31.25.pdf
2025 - 2026 Monthly Flash Reports: Long-term Endowment Pool
- CCF Flash Report Long-Term Endowment 8.31.2026.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 6.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 5.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 4.30.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 03.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Growth pool- 02.28.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 1.31.26.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 12.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 11.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 10.31.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 09.30.25.pdf
- CCF Flash Report Endowment - 08.31.25.pdf
Pool Performance
As of Aug. 31, 2026
| Investment Pools | YTD1 | 3 Months | Fiscal YTD2 | 1 Year | 3 Year | Since Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Balanced | 6.06% | 7.47% | 12.53% | 12.53% | 7.97% | 4.70%3 |
| Intermediate | 6.06% | 7.47% | 12.53% | 12.53% | 11.89% | 7.49%4 |
| Long Term Endowment | 9.84% | 11.22% | 17.81% | 17.81% | 14.25% | 9.59%4 |
All performance is net of investment fees.
1 Year-to-date is as of the beginning of the calendar year (January 1, 2026).
2 Fiscal year-to-date is as of the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1, 2026).
3 Inception date of 4/1/2022. Graystone Consulting started managing the portfolio in July 2026; performance from July 2026 onward reflects Graystone Consulting.
4 Inception date of 7/1/2016. Graystone Consulting started managing the portfolio in July 2026; performance from July 2026 onward reflects Graystone Consulting.
