Forever Funds
Invest in Perpetual Support for Our Catholic Community
The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) is committed to strengthening Catholic ministries across our community through perpetual investment and stewardship. With our prudent, long-term investing practices, your charitable gifts grow over time, empowering both donors and recipient organizations to thrive together.
To ensure Catholic parishes, schools, nonprofits, and ministries can weather both stable and uncertain times, the Foundation has created Forever Funds—a series of endowments focused on addressing key areas of need within our faith community. Each Forever Fund is dedicated to a specific mission, from caring for the vulnerable to promoting Catholic education and defending the sanctity of life.
These funds provide sustainability and long-term support, powered by the generosity of donors like you. With the flexibility to contribute any amount, anyone can make a lasting impact, ensuring these critical ministries continue to flourish for generations to come.
Care Forever Fund
Every person is made in the image of God, yet the dignity of the homeless, hungry, and poor is often overlooked. In Arizona, over 10,000 individuals experience homelessness, and nearly one million live in poverty. The Care Forever Fund transforms these challenges into opportunities for hope, supporting ministries like André House, St. Vincent de Paul, and St. Joseph the Worker. Your contributions directly benefit the most vulnerable in our community, bringing relief and dignity to disadvantaged men, women, and children.
Community Forever Fund
Strong communities rely on vibrant spaces and well-maintained facilities. The Community Forever Fund ensures Catholic and nonprofit organizations can sustain and enhance their operations. From new playground equipment at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic School to kitchen upgrades at Our Lady of the Lake Parish Soup Kitchen and a first-ever van for the Missionaries of Charity, your generosity empowers tangible improvements. With your support, our parishes, schools, and ministries continue to thrive.
Education Forever Fund
Catholic education opens doors to academic excellence and spiritual growth, but for many families, it’s financially out of reach. Nearly 75% of local families cannot afford Catholic school tuition. Through the Education Forever Fund, the Catholic Community Foundation has awarded nearly $396,000 in scholarships for the 2023 school year alone. Your support helps us reach our $12.75 million endowment goal, providing $510,000 annually to Catholic schools, making faith-filled education accessible to more families in need.
Life Forever Fund
From conception to natural death, the Life Forever Fund defends human dignity against threats like abortion, euthanasia, and neglect of the elderly. With roughly 14,000 abortions annually in Arizona, the need for advocacy and care is urgent. Your generosity helps fund health clinics, pregnancy centers, elder care providers, and more, empowering them to provide services, expand facilities, and bring compassion to those most in need. Together, we uphold the sacredness of every human life.
Your Impact Makes a Difference
"As a mother of four children, I thought that a Catholic high school experience was beyond our means. When our elementary school principal told us about an amazing opportunity through the Catholic Community Foundation, we applied. We were thrilled to be notified that a scholarship was awarded. Thanks to this amazing opportunity, my son will be able to receive a faith-informed, high-quality education during some of the most important formative years of his life.”
—Sarah A., mom of Christian, a CCF Scholarship Program recipient