About Us
The Catholic Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization financially supporting the spiritual, educational, and social needs of our Catholic community. Since 2006, the Catholic Community Foundation has been helping you help others by encouraging charitable giving. With your generosity, we support ministries throughout the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw.
On behalf of our donors, the Catholic Community Foundation manages and invests funds through socially responsible investment principles according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Catholic Community Foundation serves the entire Diocese of Saginaw, including Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola counties.
Our History
In February 2005, Bishop Robert Carlson requested the creation of a legal entity that could securely hold funds donated by the people of the Diocese of Saginaw. The Catholic Community Foundation gained its 501(c)(3) qualification as a nonprofit in 2006. Since then, we have managed funds in a socially responsible manner through investments that are consistent with the principles of the Catholic Church.
Today, the Catholic Community Foundation inspires faithful giving and manages assets to provide perpetual funding for Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries in the Diocese of Saginaw. By receiving, growing, and distributing funds on behalf of our donors, we financially support the spiritual, educational, and social needs of our Catholic community—to ultimately ensure a thriving Catholic future.
We offer donors a personal and effective investment approach completely aligned with Catholic values. With professional stewardship of funds and optimal tax benefits, you have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy through generous giving to your Catholic community.
Our Configuration
The Catholic Community Foundation is a lay-led private charity established to serve the Catholic community in the Diocese of Saginaw. The Catholic Community Foundation is an independent entity from the Diocese of Saginaw with its own 501(c)(3) designation, by-laws, board of directors, and staff. At least one board member is a member of each of the committees listed below. The Bishop serves as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors. The Catholic Community Foundation is endorsed by the Most Reverend Robert D. Gruss, Bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw.
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Audit Committee
Monitor the integrity of the Foundation’s financial statements.
Executive Committee
Plan the work of the Board of Directors.
Finance Committee
Review the annual budget and create gift acceptance policies.
Governance Committee
Nominate candidates to the Board of Directors.
Grants Committee
Review grant and scholarship requests to ensure their accordance with donors’ intent.
Investment Committee
Recommend investment strategy, policies, and annual disbursements.
Marketing Committee
Review all print and digital marketing materials.
Our Board of Directors
Maureen Becker
President
Bob Miller
Vice President
Bob Sasiela
Treasurer
Joe Day
Secretary
Bishop Robert Gruss
Ex-officio
Rev. Bill Rutkowski
Liaison to the Bishop
Ruth Buko
Trustee
Hector Malacara
Trustee
Dcn. Rick Warner
Trustee
Rob Warner
Trustee
Alan Watson
Trustee
Dr. Michael Wolohan
Past President
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Our Staff
Kristin Smith
Executive Director
Sandy Zondlak
Finance Manager
Chad Cook
Endowment & Database Manager
Grace Giroux
Communications & Development Specialist
Real People.
Real Impact.
Interested in making an impact in your community? Consider becoming a board member! Email kristin.smith@ccfmm.org for more information.