The Catholic Foundation transforms donor generosity into real-world impact by investing in the future of parishes, education, vocations, and ministries. The Catholic Foundation fulfills its mission by working with donors to establish charitable funds to support current and future needs and distributing earnings according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Guidelines for Socially Responsible Investing and donor intent. Since its inception in 1984, The Catholic Foundation has granted over $200 million throughout the 23-county diocese of Columbus and beyond.