I recently interviewed Marge Karsten, founder of the John J. Karsten Endowment Fund. Marge started this fund in memory of her son John, who attended school in the Platteville area, and had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Making a positive impact: St. John Bosco tuition grants
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) is fortunate to oversee investment funds started by individuals keenly interested in making a positive impact on our Catholic community.
One of these funds is the St. John Bosco Fund Tuition Assistance Fund, which provides grants for tuition assistance for our Catholic schools.
Changes to HOME grants – ask your favorite nonprofit to apply!
At the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), one of our funds that makes the most direct impact on the community is the Heart of Mercy Endowment (HOME).
CDMF working to expand the impact of giving
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) is always exploring ideas for expanding philanthropic support for Catholic parishes, schools, and ministries across the Diocese of Madison. We do this by creating new, specifically purposed investment funds and increasing support for funds already established at the Foundation.
Securing a legacy of faith-based philanthropy at the CDMF
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various parishes, schools, and nonprofits throughout the Diocese of Madison. Many of the funds that support these great works are started by individuals who wish to make a faith-based difference in their community.
What does our faith say about giving?
Sometimes, monetary giving can be the last thing we want to do. It may even feel like a burden. We are concerned about many things such as paying our bills, saving for retirement, or our next vacation or large purchase. But what does our faith tell us about giving? Is it possible that even the smallest gifts could be spiritually rewarding?
How to start a fund with the CDMF
The Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) provides grants, charitable distributions, and financial support to various Catholic ministries throughout the Diocese of Madison. Many of the funds that support these great works were started by individuals looking to make a difference in their community, both now and into the future.
Making an impact at HOME
At the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF), among the most rewarding activities we do is providing grants to help various good and worthy causes. These grants support a broad range of activities such as helping with school tuition, supporting the homeless, and funding crisis pregnancy centers throughout the Diocese of Madison. Causes such as these are at the heart of our mission here at the CDMF, as we seek to spread Jesus’ message of love throughout the diocese.
Uniting to fund the future of our Church
Oftentimes in life, we can become preoccupied with the trials of the present moment, but our goal here at the CDMF is to ensure that funding for the Church will exist generations into the future, no matter what happens today.
The CDMF: Enduring, Catholic, local impact
In early January of 2024, the Catholic Diocese of Madison Foundation (CDMF) will release its annual report. This report highlights the CDMF’s accomplishments over the past fiscal year.