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It’s that time of year we make lists and check them twice! Know CFAD is here to help bring joy to your charitable giving. Click here for some tips for your giving to be applied to the 2023 tax year; reach out with any questions.

Read CFAD's November 2023 blog post.

Click here for a high-level report of the most recent quarter end. It includes information on CFAD’s portfolios’ performances, asset allocation and market trends

Click here for a high-level report of the most recent quarter end. It includes information on CFAD’s portfolios’ performances, asset allocation and market trends.

Join us for a brief, virtual update on the monies stewarded by CFAD in its various portfolios the past quarter. Topics may include a broad market update, portfolio performance overviews, Catholic responsible investing details and other information from the recent quarter. This is for anyone who has a fund with CFAD and their representatives: pastors, business managers, bookkeepers, finance committees, pastoral councils, school, cemetery or other Catholic organization boards and anyone interested in CFAD. Join us Thursday, August 8, 2023, from 12-12:30 p.m. central time. Register here.

Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque distributes funds to further missions.

Join us for a brief, virtual update on the monies stewarded by CFAD in its various portfolios the past quarter. Topics may include a broad market update, portfolio performance overviews, Catholic responsible investing details and other information from the recent quarter. This is for anyone who has a fund with CFAD and their representatives: pastors, business managers, bookkeepers, finance committees, pastoral councils, school, cemetery or other Catholic organization boards and anyone interested in CFAD. Join us Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 12-12:30 p.m. central time. Register here.

CFAD's recently published fiscal year 2022 annual report, found here, helps tell this story of our services this past year. We thank you, our Catholic community partners, in trusting us to steward monies in funds to maximize benefits for the Catholic churches, schools, cemeteries and service organizations.

Watch as middle school finalists from Archdiocese of Dubuque Catholic schools compete in the 2022-2023 Religion Bee Finals, sponsored by CFAD! Test your knowledge of the faith as you cheer on the students. Tune in at 1:30 p.m. March 24 on Facebook or YouTube to watch the finals live! Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3a9TKgsaY YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/LreXETFE308?feature=share

Virtually join national presenter Johnne Syverson on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 12-1 p.m. central to learn about these charitable options. You will find creative solutions to client problems when you can combine a Donor Advised Fund with a Charitable Gift Annuity. Learn how using these two charitable tools can help your clients achieve multiple personal objectives and divert tax dollars to their favorite charities in the process. There is no fee to participate but registration is required. This webinar is intended for financial professionals, private client bankers, wealth advisors, fund raisers and individuals wanting to learn more about CGAs, DAFs and faith-based philanthropic tools. Co-sponsored by CFAD and the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa. Click to register.

Join us for a brief, virtual update on the monies stewarded by CFAD in its various portfolios the past quarter. Topics may include a broad market update, portfolio performance overviews, Catholic responsible investing details and other information from the recent quarter. This is for anyone who has a fund with CFAD and their representatives: pastors, business managers, bookkeepers, finance committees, pastoral councils, school, cemetery or other Catholic organization boards and anyone interested in CFAD. Join us Wednesday, November 9, 2022, from 12-12:30 p.m. central time. Click to register.

The Catholic Foundation in the Archdiocese of Dubuque (CFAD) is excited to announce the beginning of the inaugural discretionary grant program! The St. Katharine Drexel Grant provides funding assistance in the 30 counties of the Archdiocese of Dubuque to Catholic parishes, schools, apostolates, associations, ministries, or other organizations which operate under the jurisdiction of, or further the mission of, the Archdiocese or the universal Roman Catholic Church.

CFAD is spotlighted at the end of the research article “Catholic Foundations in the U.S. Revisited: A sector update with a look at transparency” published by financial services provider Wilmington Trust. We’re also mapped as one of the largest US Catholic foundations.