A Trusted Partner for More Than Three Decades

For more than thirty years, the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota has served as a trusted partner to Catholics and Catholic organizations across Southern Minnesota. Founded in 1991 as an Office of the Diocese, the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota was created to support important initiatives such as the Seeds of Faith endowment and the establishment of priest retirement programs. In 2014, the Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota became a separate legal entity, providing greater transparency and peace of mind for donors and partner organizations. 

Today, we continue this work by providing trusted stewardship, investment oversight, and charitable giving resources that strengthen the Church for generations to come.

How We Serve and Support Catholics

The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota helps ensure the long-term vitality of the local Church by supporting faithful generosity and responsible stewardship. We partner closely with Catholic organizations and individuals to address both the spiritual and practical responsibilities of managing resources entrusted to them.

We serve the Church by:

  • Helping Catholics Give

    Offering flexible, personalized ways for individuals and families to support parishes, schools, and ministries they love. 
     
  • Stewarding Funds With Catholic Integrity

    Manage and invest funds in accordance with Catholic Responsible Investing principles, supporting financial stability and long-term growth for Catholic organizations and individuals’ chosen Catholic beneficiaries. 
     
  • Serving Local Communities

    Growing and administering grants that meet the needs and support our communities with accessibility and trust. 
     
  • Supporting Under-Resourced Organizations

    Providing guidance and infrastructure support to organizations with limited internal financial and fundraising capacity. 
     
  • Advancing Catholic Stewardship

    Delivering low-cost and no-cost stewardship services, education, and expertise rooted in Catholic teaching. 

Financial Transparency

Financial transparency is central to our mission. The Catholic Foundation of Southern Minnesota undergoes an independent annual audit each year to ensure responsible stewardship of all funds entrusted to us.

 

 



Staff

Elizabeth Williams, MS
Executive Director
507-218-4098
Morgan Lowney
Development Specialist
507-494-8844
Kelly Hoffman
Controller
507-858-1275
Nicole Weninger
Marketing and Communications Associate
507-858-1275
Board Resources

Our Board Members

Most Rev. Robert E. Barron
Rochester, MN
Michael Speltz, Board Chair
Rochester, MN
Mark Greenwood
Mankato, MN
Corey Heimer
Byron, MN
Jeff Snider
Rochester, MN
Katie Glaser
Owatonna, MN
Fr. Will Thompson, Vicar General
Rochester, MN
Fr. Ed McGrath
Chatfield, MN