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ABOUT US

Through the leadership and guidance of Archbishop Thomas C. Kelly in 1996, the Catholic Education Foundation was formed as an independent 501 (c) (3) organization for the primary purpose of supporting Catholic parishes and schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky.

Our Vision is that every child has access to a Catholic education.
Our Mission is to raise sufficient funds to support Catholic education and make Catholic schools accessible by all.

We support Catholic education through grants for:

  • Religious education for parishes and schools
  • Professional development for educators and catechists
  • Technology enhancements for our parishes and schools
  • Tuition assistance for families

The Foundation does not support capital building projects, institutional salaries or post-secondary education needs.

An independent Board of Directors governs the Foundation and oversees the daily management of the President. All Funds received by the Foundation are exclusive property of the Foundation and are invested in the name of the Foundation by an Investment Committee of the Board and all grant awards are approved by the Catholic Education Foundation Board.

The Foundation does not advocate or influence the specific direction of any particular school issue but rather simply supports the Archdiocesan approved plans for education.

The Foundation is a qualified 501 (c) (3) organization.