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The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota helps you turn your generosity into action. We support the parishes, schools, and ministries you love through over 34 years of trusted stewardship and Catholic-guided investing, creating a lasting positive impact on Southern Minnesota.

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Investing with Faith and Integrity

The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota pools parish and other Catholic organizations' funds to access institutional quality investment portfolios and gain stronger returns while investments remain firmly rooted in Catholic teaching. All investments follow USCCB Catholic Responsible Investing guidelines, with a modest management fee that supports local grants and no-cost stewardship services for parishes.

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Local Reinvestment

Strengthening parishes, schools and ministries across Southern Minnesota.

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Better Together

Pooling funds allows Catholic organizations to benefit from professional investment oversight.

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USCCB Compliant

Every investment aligns with Catholic moral and social teachings.

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Parish Services and Stewardship Support

The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota provides low and no-cost local services that help parishes and donors plan wisely, manage resources effectively, and build a sustainable future rooted in faith.

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Feasibility Studies & Strategic Planning

Bringing in seasoned feasibility planning partners at a lower price than big agencies, we'll walk alongside you to discern the right scale and timing for your next capital project. Learn More

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Capital Campaigns

From on-site parish kick off events to direct mailers and receiving gifts to tax receipts, the Foundation can provide everything your team isn't able to handle on your own. Only need help with one thing? That's okay too. Our solutions are bespoke to your needs. Learn More

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Stewardship Education

Designed to deepen understanding of stewardship spirituality with the full picture of time, talent, and treasure, we partner with parishes to create a tailored education plan for their parish. Let's cultivate a culture of stewardship together! Learn More

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Investment & Philanthropy Training

We empower parish financial leaders with practical insights in investment strategy and philanthropy through regional panels, newsletters, blogs and videos. Learn More

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