East Texas Catholic Foundation

Charitable

Charitable

Our Mission is to help donors make a lasting impact on the spiritual, educational, and charitable works of the Diocese of Tyler to serve the future of the Catholic Church in East Texas through the grace of stewardship.

RELIABLE

RELIABLE

The East Texas Catholic Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501(c) (3) foundation governed by a board of experienced trustees who manage the permanent funds and endowments of the Catholic causes you care most about while faithfully stewarding the intent of your gifts.

CATHOLIC

CATHOLIC

Managed by a board of clergy and lay leaders in our community, ETXCF serves the parishes, Catholic schools, agencies, and ministries within the 33 East Texas counties of the Diocese of Tyler.

Funding the Missions of the Catholic Church in East Texas

East Texas Catholic Foundation provides financial stewardship to assist the missions of the Diocese of Tyler.

We adhere to the USCCB guidelines for ethical investing, providing stewardship and management services in service of the causes you believe in.

Browse available funds and give today.

Responsible Money Management Since 2014

permanently endowed funds

The Foundation houses 31 permanently endowed funds.

million in assets

We responsibly manage gifts of all sizes with the oversight of our trustees.

in grants distributed in 2024

We continue to help you financially support your local community.

Areas of Support

Parishes

The Diocese of Tyler has 54 parishes and 14 missions. Learn how ETXCF endowments help support your parish.

Vocations

Endowments to support vocations help leave a lasting legacy in our Diocese.

Charitable Service

Established to carry out the charitable works within East Texas.

Education

Support Catholic Education at any one of the Diocesan’s Catholic Schools.

Catechesis & Evangelization

Endowments help support catechesis and evangelization throughout the Diocese of Tyler.

Do you have a cause that you’re passionate about? If there is an area you would like to support, please contact us. We would love to talk to you about giving to an established fund or creating a new fund.