Livonia, Michigan

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Catholic Foundation of Michigan

I HAVE HEARD THAT WHEN WE BEGIN FUNDRAISING WE WILL BE WORKING WITH THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATIONOF MICHIGAN. HOW WILL THAT WORK?

We are working on a partnership with the Catholic Foundation of Michigan, which is an independent nonprofit lay-led community foundation,  created  to  support  the  good  works  in  southeast Michigan primarily at our parishes, schools and other ministries.  The goal of this partnership is to ensure funds are protected and stewarded according to donor wishes.  Importantly, donor funds are invested according to our Catholic values.  To learn more about  the  Catholic  Foundation  of  Michigan  visit:  CatholicFoundationMichigan.org.

HOW CAN WE BE CERTAIN THAT FUNDS RAISED WILL GO TO THE AREAS DIRECTED BY PARISHES?

Canon law (church law) and civil law charges our leadership with ensuring that restricted donations are used for the stated purpose(s) and that they fulfill the directions made by the donor(s). The campaign’s cash receipts will be overseen by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees who will ensure distribution to the designated case elements.  The revenues and expenses will be reviewed annually by independent auditors.