About Us

OUR HISTORY

DIOCESAN MEMBER

Most Rev. Stephen J. Berg, D.D.
Bishop of Pueblo

BOARD OF DIRECTORS- Officers

Mr. Lou Simpleman, Chairperson
Holy Trinity, Trinidad

Ms. Nancy Long, Vice Chairperson
St. Mary, Las Animas

Ms. Laura Solano, Treasurer
Shrine of St. Therese, Pueblo

Ms. Edith Arias, Secretary
Sacred Heart, Alamosa

BOARD OF DIRECTORS- Members

Rev. Henry Wertin- Bishop’ s Representative
St. Joseph, Grand Junction

Rev. Joseph Vigil
Active Retired

Ms. Grace Varley
St. Joseph, Grand Junction

Ms. Kathy Menck
St. Ann, Palisade

Mr. James Kramer
Christ the King, Pueblo

The Catholic Foundation is an independent, nonprofit corporation that helps support a wide-range of needs throughout the Diocese of Pueblo. The Catholic Foundation was established in 1995 by Bishop Arthur N. Tafoya and the Board of Directors of the former Catholic Foundation of Southern Colorado.

In 2002, the Catholic Foundation expanded its mission and purpose. In an effort to touch more lives, a grant program was initiated. This program supports parishes, rural missions, Catholic schools and other Catholic organizations.

Known as “The Giving Arm of the Diocese”, the Catholic Foundation strives to be a catalyst for charitable giving by encouraging a fruitful partnership between individual donors and the many Catholic organizations serving the faithful throughout the Diocese.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

It is with great pleasure that the Catholic Foundation welcomes Father Joseph Vigil to serve on the Board of Directors. We are blessed that he has agreed to serve a three year term. Recently retireded and relocated to his hometown of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Fr. Vigil has been serving our diocese since 2007. We welcome his insight, his experience, and his faithful leadership as the Catholic Foundation continues to grow and expand our mission to serve as “The Giving Arm of the Diocese”.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Catholic Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Bishop and consists of clergy and lay people who represent the diverse geographical areas of the Diocese. They have distinguished themselves through their church, business, civic or volunteer activities. The Board is responsible for the fiscal management, corporate governance and strategic planning for the future.

An Executive Director and Office and Grants Coorinator administer and oversee general operations.

The Catholic Foundation does not receive any funding from the annual Advancing Missionary Discipleship (AMD) assessment on parishes.

Catholic Foundation funds are monitored by the Board of Directors and managed through a number of investment relationships. The primary investment vehicle is the Mission Diocese Fund, LLC, as administered by the time-honored Catholic Extension Society.

The Catholic Foundation is allowed the group tax exemption held by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). The Catholic Foundation is registered and in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office.

An independent audit or review is performed annually to ensure the integrity of the Catholic Foundation’s financial activities. An IRS Form 990 is available for public inspection at the Catholic Foundation offices, located in the diocesan Catholic Pastoral Center.