Thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation currently stewards endowed funds that directly award annual disbursements to the Catholic community. From supporting Catholic education to providing for our senior priests, offering scholarships to funding programs that assist the poor, teacher salaries, providing tuition assistance or supplying financial support for updated classroom materials, the Foundation is committed to creating a thriving, Catholic future throughout the Diocese of Saginaw.

The Foundation is pleased to share its impact over the past 20 years:

236 Total number of endowments

$46.9 million Assets under management

$20,624,697 Total of all disbursements since 2006

57 Scholarships available for primary, secondary and college students

$1,337,233 Scholarships awarded

$1,994,438 Grants awarded since 2008 (first year offered)

$1,953,095 Total designated disbursements to the Diocese of Saginaw 

$2,806,032 Total designated disbursements to schools 

$2,089,553 Total designated disbursements to parishes (including religious education)

*Data as of Feb. 28, 2026

General areas of support:

Seminarian Education/Vocations; Catholic schools; Religious Education & Lay Ministry; the Poor & Needy; Parishes

Establishing an endowed fund can be part of your Catholic legacy. In the spirit of stewardship, we honor your gifts with recognition that all gifts come from God. With the Foundation’s stewardship, your legacy gift made today can support future generations of Catholic leaders. To learn more about establishing a fund or planning a legacy gift, visit our website at www.ccfmm.org or call us at 989.303.9200.

Mission statement

Celebrating 20 years generously supporting the spiritual, educational and social needs of the Diocese of Saginaw.