Inspiring Generous Hearts
A Note from the Executive Director
Greg Deja

Dear Friends,

The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan exists for a bold purpose: to be a sustaining source of generosity to meet the needs of our Catholic community for all time. The Catholic Foundation is an independent, 501(c)(3) community foundation serving West Michigan Catholics and endorsed by the Diocese of Grand Rapids and the Bishop, Most Reverend David J. Walkowiak.

We are committed to facilitating charitable giving to nurture, grow, and sustain a more caring community, one that is reflective of Christ’s love. Our investments and funding priorities align with and support Catholic teachings. We help donors create meaningful, lasting legacies through sophisticated investment vehicles, professional fund stewardship, optimal tax benefits, and opportunities for meaningful community impact. As we look forward with an invigorated vision, we invite you to join us, give wholeheartedly, and build a lasting and profound legacy of generosity for generations to come. May God continue to bless you and your family as we look forward in faith to a bright future.

Yours in Christ,
Greg Deja 
Because We Believe
As a Catholic community, we are called to share Christ's love through service to others - in word and in deed.

For 25 years, the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan has helped donors like you live that calling, giving selflessly to support Catholic parishes, schools, vocations, and ministries.
Getting to Know the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan
You Probably Didn't Know:
We are in the top 20% of Catholic foundations nationally ranked by total assets.

You May Not Know:
Our funding priorities go beyond Catholic parishes and Catholic schools.

We Want You to Know:
We are here to help you share your blessings and realize your charitable vision.
Our New Logo
Designed to be inclusive, inspiring, and elevated, our logo represents
1. the universal Catholic Church
2. enveloping the Foundation’s five new funding priorities (sharing our Catholic faith, educating children and young adults, supporting religious vocations, helping the poor and vulnerable, and caring for creation),
3. bringing us closer to Christ
4. through generous hearts
Who We Are
 
Our Mission: 
We inspire and enable generous support for parishes and ministries rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church to make a lasting impact in our communities and the lives of others.
 
Our Vision:
We are the heart of Catholic generosity for West Michigan, passionately supporting and sustaining our Christ-centered communities — now and for generations to come.
 
Our Purpose:
The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to serving both our donors and our Catholic community by facilitating charitable giving to impact and sustain a more caring community reflective of Christ’s love.
Year End Giving is Here

We help donors create meaningful, lasting legacies through sophisticated investment vehicles, professional fund stewardship, optimal tax benefits, and opportunities for meaningful impact. As calendar year 2020 comes to a close, donors have multiple year-end options to make charitable gifts. We are here to help facilitate your generosity. Please contact us if we can be of help.



We have launched a new website, creating more ways to share opportunities with our donors.

On the Horizon
The Catholic Foundation of West Michigan's annual report is in production and will be shared in late November.