About the CCFESD
The Joy of Giving
Our Vision
Our “Why”
To provide a “Future Full of Hope” for the people of eastern South Dakota and beyond.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Our Vision
Our “Why”
To provide a “Future Full of Hope” for the people of eastern South Dakota and beyond.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
Our Mission
Our What
Helping people grow deeper in love with Christ by sharing their gifts in gratitude to God.
Our How
We raise, manage and distribute God’s gifts to donor-directed ministries.
Our Core Values
Living Faith in Ministry
- We are faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- We believe that all we are, have and will be is a gift from God.
- We believe our work is ministry, guided by the Holy Spirit.
Exercising Responsibility
- We believe in responsible stewardship.
- We affirm good judgement and integrity through honesty and transparency.
- We have fiscally responsible investment and distribution policies that adhere to Catholic values.
Achieving Excellence
- We partner with parishes, priests and donors to strengthen ministries.
- We distribute God’s gifts to donor-directed ministries.
- We strive to build a “future full of hope” by endowing the ministries of the Catholic church that:
- Develop lifelong Catholic missionary disciples through God’s love.
- Support healthy, happy, holy priests and people.
Our History & Purpose
Over thirty years ago, Bishop Paul Dudley, along with 20 clergy and lay leaders, met in Huron to establish what has become the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota. The Bishop’s Bulletin quoted Bishop Paul Dudley, “It is my hope and prayer that the basic needs of our diocese can be guaranteed in perpetuity through such a foundation.” Bishop Dudley went on to explain that the foundation is established as an “ongoing, perpetual support for the needs which we have now, and the needs which will surface in the future.”
The Catholic Community Foundation began with $200,000 and today we are deeply grateful to manage more than $150 million. What an awesome privilege and responsibility we have to be a part of Bishop Dudley’s vision today! The Catholic Community Foundation’s investment objectives are committed to Catholic teachings. In addition, the Catholic Community Foundation will not make distributions or grants to charities that are not consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. We ensure donors’ legacies forever follow their values and wishes, perpetually impacting the ministries they determine.
