Giving
The Foundation is the bridge between generous donors and effective Catholic ministries. We are your perfect partner for creating FOREVER VALUE for Catholic organizations.
Grants
We are grant makers. Learn about the different kinds of grants we award to organizations and programs in our community.
We build and grow endowments that will support vital programs in our community today and FOREVER
Ways to Get Involved with the Foundation
Total Granted Since Inception
Grants
The ultimate measure of our success as an organization is the amount that we are able to grant in support of our local Catholic Community. The Foundation grants from Institutional Endowments designated for specific organizations or ministries, endowments that fund our competitive Spring Grant Cycle, Family Endowments which are created by individuals and families to benefit the organizations they care about, and from Donor Advised Funds.
Why Give to the Foundation?
The Catholic Community Foundation manages endowment funds for the benefit of Catholic organizations and ministries in Santa Clara County.
These endowments are invested and managed so that they will create FOREVER VALUE for our local Catholic community for the next 100 years and beyond.
A Beacon of Faith in East San José: Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Deepens Faith Through Families, Worship, and Formation
In the heart of East San José, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish stands as a place of faith, welcome, and hope. Every week, thousands of parishioners gather for Mass, prayer, formation, and fellowship, creating a vibrant community rooted in devotion to Christ and care for...
Growing in Faith Together: Saint Cyprian Parish’s Vision for Renewal
Saint Cyprian Parish in Sunnyvale is a vibrant and growing faith community committed to strengthening families, forming disciples, and serving its neighbors. As one of the Catholic Community Foundation's Living the Faith Grant Cycle recipients, the parish is embracing...
Make-a-Will Month: Why August Is the Perfect Time to Plan Ahead
August is Make-a-Will Month, which is the perfect time to be reminded of the importance of having legal plans in place with a will and trust, as nearly 70% of Americans lack a valid will. For most of us, seeing “make a will” on our to-do list is very daunting. While...