Rooted in Christ.
Sent to Serve.
The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c) (3) Catholic charity established in 2014 to serve the Diocese of Richmond. Covering 36,000 square miles of Virginia and serving over 250,000 faithful, we exist to champion every parish, school, and ministry within our Diocesan family.
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Connecting Generous Hearts with Life-Giving Causes
We strive to faithfully inspire God’s people to share what they have received with those in need—growing faith, spreading truth, and uplifting the vulnerable.
Our Mission
Our mission is rooted in God’s calling
To invite his people to be partners in building the Kingdom, faithfully stewarding their gifts so that his hope may flourish today and endure for generations to come.
Our Vision
Our vision is clear
To inspire the faithful of the Diocese of Richmond to live the Gospel with joyful generosity—strengthening our parishes, sustaining our schools, and supporting the ministries that serve our communities.
Making the Most of Every Dollar
The size of our endowment portfolio positions the CCF among the largest Catholic foundations in the U.S. Our scale translates to more meaningful financial support for our parishes, schools, and ministries.
Generosity at Work
Meet the people whose lives are changed, the ministries that foster faith, the parish families that can thrive—and the people who make it all possible.
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Annual Reports
Sharpening Our Vision, Sharing God’s Mission: Annual Report
See how generosity in the Diocese of Richmond fuels faith formation, education, and care for those in need.
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Impact Stories
Answering the Call to Campus Ministry
One campus ministry fellow has seen students’ faith grow and lives change, all because of donors’ generosity.
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Impact Stories
Everything Is for You
An opera singer heard a call in the Eucharist. Now, generosity is helping him live it out as a priest.
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Impact Stories
Henrico Parish Keeps Families Afloat
At one parish, answering Christ’s call to help others in need often begins with an actual phone call.
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Impact Stories
St. Mary’s Backpack a crucial ministry for kids in Tazewell County
What started as weekend meals for a few kids has grown into a labor of love for 170 kids in western Virginia.
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Donor Stories
Opening Doors to Catholic Education for All
Long after their kids graduated, one couple is still making Catholic school possible for other families.
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Partnering with the CCF
Whether you are a donor or a parish leader, we are here to partner with you to bring Christ’s vision to life across our Diocese.
Get to Know Us
We are governed by our volunteer Board of Directors, faithful Catholics and business and community leaders from across the Diocese. Our staff works alongside the Board to prudently steward funds and turn our mission into action.
More About Us
Explore the endowments we currently manage, our financial statements, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
Current Endowment Funds
Our expansive endowment portfolio includes many schools, parishes, ministries, and Catholic charities across the Diocese of Richmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our policies and how we connect donors to causes they care about.
Audited Financial Statements
We value your trust. Every year, we release our audited financial statements to the public.
We Are Here to Support You.
Whether you are a pastor seeking support, a donor exploring giving options, or have questions about the Foundation, our team is here to help.