Current CFGP Funds

The AJVAPV – Valletta Family Charitable Fund supports the various social services, educational services, ministries and programs provided by Catholic, faith-based organizations in Greater Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania.

The Annunciation B.V.M. Parish Fund supports the programs, ministries, educational and social services, operational needs and other priorities of Annunciation B.V.M Parish.

The Archbishop's Ministry Support Fund provides grants to the vital ministries, programs, and organizations of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia New Evangelization Fund: Igniting the Faithful, Seeking the Lost is to be utilized to support the ministries of the Office for the New Evangelization within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Read more about the New Evangelization Fund initiatives!

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia Vocation Office Fund: Heed the Call supports the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of the Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood.

The Building the Church Universal Fund strives to support nonprofit organizations and ministries while aligning with our Catholic Faith. We focus on entities throughout the world in our desire to unite ourselves with the Universal Catholic Church in building God's kingdom on earth. 

The Building the Church Universal Fund will focus on special projects and programs throughout the calendar year. To learn about what this fund is currently working on, please click here.

The mission of the John Cardinal Foley Chair of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is to support the work of the Catholic Church in the realm of social communications by teaching seminarians and church groups, working with staff in parishes and dioceses, and engaging in dialogue with journalists and media professionals. The Cardinal Foley Chair Endowment Fund was established to support the incredible work being done by St. Charles Borromeo Seminary to remain a superlative academic institution for undergraduate and graduate learning while prioritizing the spiritual formation of our seminarians.

The Cardinal Foley Chair Program Fund’s purpose is to maintain “The John Cardinal Foley Chair for Homiletics and Social Communications.”

The Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Fund supports the various services, ministries, and programs of the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. 

Launched in 2006, Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC) serves athletes in the practice of their faith. The Catholic Athletes for Christ Program Fund will support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations within CAC.

The Catholic Human Services Charitable Fund is to be utilized to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of Catholic Human Services (CHS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Catholic Human Services is the umbrella agency comprising of Catholic Social Services and Nutritional Development Services. It is the area’s largest social service provider and is committed to changing lives with faith-filled compassion. CHS provides help in the areas of housing and homelessness, food insecurity and hunger, services for at-risk youth, senior citizens, individuals with intellectual disabilities, families, single parents, immigrants, and refugees. They help create hope that fosters dignity, independence, and opportunity for adults, children, and families in need.

To read the most recent edition of CSS Connections newsletter, please click here, and to read the CSS Annual Report, please click here.

The Catholic Leadership Institute Program Fund is to be utilized for services provided by the Catholic Leadership Institute to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia based on the Catholic Leadership Institute’s service pricing.

The Catholic Medical Association fund supports Catholic medical professionals so they can practice medicine according to their conscience. This support is critical to ensure the current and next generation of families has access to authentically Catholic healthcare. CMA is involved in national/state advocacy as well as the spiritual and educational formation of its members.

Please consider making a gift to the CFGP Charitable Fund so that we may continue our support of the many essential organizations, and grow our impact throughout the region.

The CFGP Conservation and Preservation Fund strives to maintain and restore important architectural sites while also supporting communities in the conservation of environmental resources.

The CFGP Education and Youth Development Fund promotes academic success among underserved populations, instruction and care for special needs populations, and flexible/innovative programs to enrich children’s lives as they learn, play, and grow.

Ensures that individual Field of Interest Funds, which target various missions, are able to make distributions and award grants.

The CFGP Health and Essential Needs Fund focuses on providing healthcare access and care management programs to the underserved, as well as addressing the needs of the community as it works to find new approaches to end hunger, shelter the homeless, offer permanent housing and bring opportunities to those who are struggling.

CFGP’s Women in Philanthropy Leadership Fund provides women with a direct participatory role in identifying the organizations, initiatives and leaders who are making the greatest impact in our community. Donors to the Women in Philanthropy Leadership Fund are offered, on an annual basis, exclusive opportunities to connect with other philanthropic leaders and learn more about the organizations in our community that are doing the most good. Donors at our highest giving levels are offered voting privileges for Women in Philanthropy Leadership Fund grants and awards.

The Debbie Getz Memorial Fund shall be used to provide financial assistance in the form of a grant to students attending Our Lady of Confidence School who have proven financial need. 

The Don Guanella and Divine Providence Endowment Fund was created to support the Communities of Don Guanella & Divine Providence (DGDP) in perpetuity. These two communities embrace adults with intellectual and physical disabilities and provide them with compassionate care. In partnership with families, employees, and volunteers, DGDP offers a wide range of programming options including Community and Campus-Based Living Arrangements, Life Sharing Through Family Living, In-Home Supports, Respite Care, and Day Programs. This Endowment Fund supports all operations and programs of DGDP, both now and for the future.

The Dr. O'Harra Scholarship Fund ws created to provide members of Holy Family Parish (Philadelphia) the opportunity to develop professionally, civically, and spiritually through the attainment of higher education.

In response to the Coronavirus Pandemic, CFGP has established the Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) to provide a quick response to the emergency needs of the community within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. This includes food pantries, vital social service ministries and organizations, and local parishes that are working to address the emergency needs of their community.

The Endow Program Fund supports the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations within Endow, which is a Catholic apostolate for women. It calls women together to study the important documents of the church. Through Endow groups, women encounter their identity as a daughter of God, grow in faith, and ultimately discover their mission in life. Click here to learn more about their programs.

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the infrastructure, property, plant, equipment, and capital expenditures of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, as well as to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs, and organizations of Epiphany of Our Lord Parish.

This fund supports organizations engaged in raising awareness, education, etc. related to addiction and recovery from substance abuse disorder. This includes support for addiction recovery among faith leadership and for the education of priests to enable them to help members of their congregations deal with issues related to addiction and recovery.

The Fund for De Sales supports the programs, ministries, educational and social services, operational needs and other priorities of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Philadelphia.

The Gianna Center Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, plant and
equipment and capital expenditures of Gianna Center of Philadelphia, as well as to support the various social
services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of Gianna Center of Philadelphia.

The Holy Saviour Parish Fund supports the programs, ministries, educational and social services, operational needs and other priorities of Holy Saviour Parish.

The Larry Perzan Vocational High School Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to rising 9th graders from an Independence Mission School ("IMS") who are entering into a Catholic, Archdiocesan career-vocational -technical education high school, or a Catholic, Archdiocesan high school career-vocational-technical education program.

The Legacy of Life Foundation Program Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, plan and equipment and capital expenditures of Legacy of Life Foundation, as well as to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of the Legacy of Life Foundation.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 that serves the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. In Philadelphia, the Little Sisters operate Holy Family Home, a residential home for seniors that follows the example of their foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan, offering a family-like place where seniors will experience love and respect. Holy Family Home has three levels of care: independent living apartments for low-income seniors, personal care private rooms, and skilled nursing care private rooms. The Little Sisters of the Poor, Philadelphia - Holy Family Home Program Fund within CFGP supports the mission of the Little Sisters at Holy Family Home and assists seniors in their care. 

The Michael the Archangel Ministry Fund supports the effort of assisting Philadelphia Police Officers, active and retired, in the area of pastoral care and other supportive services such as suicide prevention and PTSD.

The Mother of Mercy House Program Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, plant and equipment and capital expenditures of Mother of Mercy House, as well as to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of Mother of Mercy House.

The Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults Fund supports the Archdiocesan Office for Faith Formation with Youth and Young Adults which supports and equips parish leaders for effective ministry with children, youth, and young adults by promoting lifelong formation and cultivating missionary discipleship.

The Our Lady of Fatima Parish Fund supports the programs, ministries, educational and social services, operational needs and other priorities of Our Lady of Fatima Parish.

The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Sustainability Fund supports the property, infrastructure, plant and equipment expenditures of the parish and supports the various social services, ministries and organizations of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Hilltown.

The Parish Support Initiative was created to assist parish communities in maintaining sustainable giving levels throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. CFGP launched this initiative in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Parish Support Initiative is not only offering parishes a second stream of revenue outside of regular offertory envelopes and their current electronic giving platforms, but it is also opening the door for others to support parishes within the Archdiocese.

The Permanent Diaconate Ministry Fund provides independent and supplemental resources desperately needed to build, enhance, and support the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The support received from the fund will be directed to a wide range of activities that flow from the deacon’s charisms of Word, Sacrament, and Charity -- from ministry and vocation awareness to continuing formation. Contributions to the Permanent Diaconate Ministry Fund will foster and support the charitable works and services provided by the Permanent Diaconate to the people of God and His Church.

The Physician’s Charitable Fund supports healthcare, educational opportunities, and social services for underprivileged individuals.

Since 1993, the Providence Center of Philadelphia has served the Fairhill and West Kensington communities of North Philadelphia, offering adult education, youth empowerment, and community building services. The organization also has an exceptional history serving the surrounding Latino population with their English language and leadership programs. The Providence Center Charitable Fund supports all programs and opportunities provided by the organization to ensure its long-term success and availability to the community.

The Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Endowment fund will provide general ongoing support for the seminary.

This fund shall be used to support the initiatives included in the Saint Charles Borromeo comprehensive campaign.

This fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the infrastructure, property, plant and equipment, and capital expenditures of Saint Helena Parish, as well as to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs, and organizations of Saint Helena Parish and the Catholic Church.

The Saint John Fisher Parish Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, and capital improvements of Saint John Fisher Parish, as well as to support initiatives for various social services, educational services, ministries and programs of Saint John Fisher Parish today and for the future.

The Saint John the Baptist Parish Fund is to be used to support the property, infrastructure, plant, and equipment expenditures of Saint John the Baptist Parish and support the various social services, ministries, and organizations of Saint John the Baptist Parish.

The Saint Margaret Parish Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, plant and equipment and capital expenditures of Saint Margaret Parish, as well as to support the various social
services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of Saint Margaret Parish.

The Saint Peter Parish Annual Fund supports Capital Projects and other upgrades connected with Saint Peter Parish facilities and grounds (the “Facility”). This includes installation, upgrades, and replacement of technology and the security system in the Facility.

The Saint Richard Parish Fund is to be utilized to support purposes of maintaining the property, infrastructure, plant and equipment and capital expenditures of Saint Richard Parish, as well as to support the various social services, educational services, ministries, programs and organizations of Saint Richard Parish.

The St. Agatha - St. James Parish Fund supports the many sacramental ministries, social services and educational programs provided by the Parish and its Newman Ministry.

The St. Andrew Parish Fund supports the maintenance of St. Andrew’s property and infrastructure. It also serves to support the programs, ministries, educational and social services, operational needs and other priorities of the parish.