Creating Long Lasting Impact in Our Communities
Community Impact
Every year, Catholic churches and schools, as well as a variety of nonprofit organizations, benefit from the generosity of our donors, both past and present. For nearly 70 years, The Catholic Foundation and the generosity of our donors have positively influenced thousands of people throughout North Texas and beyond.
$192M
Distributed to worthy organizations and causes in the past 10 years
$267M
Awarded over time to religious, educational and charitable organizations
Thank You to Our Donors
“Through strong and weak economies, our donors have consistently demonstrated their desire to support organizations and causes that are meaningful to them. Many donors of the Foundation are social entrepreneurs in that they seek out new ways to help those in need.”
Stories of Impact Modern-Day Cavalry Feeds The Hungry The financial support of The Catholic Foundation helps Network of Community Ministries use its mobile food pantry program to provide families in the Richardson ISD with much needed access to food and drink. A major grant has ensured that Network staff are able to pick up and transport supplies for families in need of life’s most basic essentials.
Stories of Impact Charitable Pharmacy Serves Needs Of Uninsured and Poor Free prescriptions for the uninsured and the poor can radically improve the quality of life for thousands of people who use the St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy in Dallas. When limited space presented concerns about providing patient care, a Catholic Foundation grant help optimize space used by the staff in the pursuit of serving others.
Stories of Impact Outdoor Playground Delights Mary Immaculate Community A cleaner and safer playground has parents and students at Mary Immaculate Catholic School smiling these days after years of having to repeatedly clean new shoes from the previous base that turned white sneakers black. Thanks to a Catholic Foundation grant, a colorful and durable new surface makes play time all the more enjoyable at the school.
Stories of Impact Sky’s The Limit Inside New Computer Lab Students at Bishop Dunne Catholic High School are utilizing cutting-edge technology that provides them with college-level skills involving GeoTech, advanced gaming and design. Funded in part by a grant from The Catholic Foundation, the students are reshaping the way global and local concerns can be addressed with automation and artificial intelligence.
Stories of Impact The Big White Church On The Prairie The Catholic Foundation doesn’t just help renovate aging facilities, it helps growing churches and schools meet the needs for expansion. Such is the case for St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in the boom town of Forney, Texas, where a grant helped the church place a beautiful steeple atop its new sanctuary.
