Celebrating 10 Years! We are thrilled to announce that 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. We are highlighting people and events which have shaped us into the organization we are today. Visit our 10th Anniversary page.

Celebrating 10 Years! We are thrilled to announce that 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia. We are highlighting people and events which have shaped us into the organization we are today. Visit our 10th Anniversary page.

At the heart of charity is

love

The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia (CFGP) is an independent, nonprofit community foundation committed to growing philanthropy according to the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Recent Initiatives

Take a look at our most recent projects and initiatives that are working to support our local ministries.

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The Archbishop’s Ministry Support Fund

The Archbishop's Ministry Support Fund

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Parish Support Initiative

CFGP has launched the Parish Support Initiative in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to help meet the needs of parishes that have been directly impacted by coronavirus.

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#iGiveCatholic

Celebrated on #GivingTuesday, #iGiveCatholic is a nationally-recognized Catholic day of giving that rallies the Catholic community together to fundraise for the ministries that shape our faith.

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Parish Most in need Spotlight

St. Patrick Church, Norristown is asking for your help to raise $1.6 Million to restore the critical infrastructure of the historic church building in Norristown, PA. Please join in “Preserving St. Patrick Church for the Future.”

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Experience

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Number of nonprofit consulting
clients

100

Number of nonprofit consulting
clients

100
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Number of existing donors

9,843

Number of existing donors

9,843
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Number of existing
catholic funds

127

Number of existing
catholic funds

127

Our Communities

Our Communities

We help communities in the Greater Philadelphia region.

We help communities in the Greater Philadelphia region.

How you can help

How you can help

Looking to make an impact in your community?

Are you a nonprofit looking for assistance?

Looking to make an impact in your community?

Are you a nonprofit looking for assistance?

What People Say

What People Say

  • In forming our Fund for Addiction and Recovery Education at CFGP, we hope to work with them to raise awareness about substance use disorders and the impact of addiction on families and on our community. For too long, addiction and behavioral health issues have been avoided, ignored, or denied. Our fund with CFGP will support and highlight efforts by Catholic organizations and community partners to address issues of prevention, stigma, treatment, and recovery throughout the Diocese.

    Brian Dooner

  • Pope Benedict XVI called on the laity to be "truly co-responsible for the being and activity of the Church." By opening a fund at CFGP we have expressed our commitment to support the Catholic Church both now and in the future. However, we are not called to write a blank check for the Church. A fund at CFGP allows us to be more intentional about giving and insures accountability for our financial gifts.

    Dr. Tammy Tenaglia

  • The Saint Lucy School community is so grateful to the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia for their efforts on our behalf. Their sincere interest in our current work with students who are visually impaired, as well as our dreams to serve a wider population of students with vision loss, has been an overwhelming gift to us. Thank you for helping us continue to serve our students in a loving, nurturing, Catholic School environment.

    Sr. Lisa Lettiere

  • CFGP truly took the time to understand our role as the mother church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and the individual needs of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. As we navigate new opportunities and challenges, I know that CFGP will be there to assist us in any way that they can. CFGP is a blessing to the Cathedral and a blessing to the entire Catholic Community.

    Reverend Gerald Dennis Gill

    Rector and Pastor, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

  • What many people don’t know about CFGP, and their consulting services is when you sign on to work with them, their staff literally becomes your own. Their team provides clients like us with not just the tools we need to run a successful annual appeal, but the staff to supplement it. Its’ been a blessing having their fundraising and development expertise on our side.

    Amy Stoner

    Director of Community-Based and Homeless Services, Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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