About The Catholic Foundation of West Tennessee

The Catholic Foundation of West Tennessee was established in 2022 as a lasting legacy of the United in Faith Capital Campaign to strengthen and sustain diocesan ministries. To ensure prudent and transparent stewardship, diocesan leaders created an independent 501(c)(3) organization to manage and distribute funds for Seminarian Education, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Diaconate Formation, and retired priest care.

Guided by a Board of Directors composed of lay leaders, the Foundation operates with integrity and accountability, safeguarding assets to support the Church’s mission. Through strategic investments, donor-advised funds, and endowments, it provides long-term financial security for diocesan ministries, parishes, and schools, ensuring the faithful’s generosity has lasting impact.

Our Mission

 

 

 

The Catholic Foundation of West Tennessee fosters faithful stewardship by wisely investing the resources entrusted to us, ensuring long-term support for the spiritual and physical needs of the community through the ministries of the Diocese of Memphis.

 

 

 

 

Board Members

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Ron Coleman, Chairman

President, Driven Racing Oil, LLC
St. Michael Catholic Church

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Fr. Ben Bradshaw

Pastor
St. Michael Catholic Church

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Dcn. Bill Pettit

Financial Services Professional NYLIFE Securities LLC
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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Kari Gage, Vice-Chair

Sr. V.P., Wilfong Meyer Gage Team at UBS Financial Services, Inc.
St. Louis Catholic Church

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David McDonnell

CEO, Insight Risk Management, LLC
St. Michael Catholic Church

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Allison Thron

Development, Catholic Diocese of Memphis
St. Louis Catholic Church

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Fr. Keith Stewart

Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Memphis
St. Louis Catholic Church

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Denise McMahon

Agency Owner and Wardrobe Stylist with Etcetera
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

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David Zaleski

CFO, Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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Fr. James Clark

Chancellor and Judicial Vicar, Catholic Diocese of Memphis

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George Papas

Managing Principal & Sr. Trust Officer, Pendleton Square Trust Company
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

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Endowments

United in Faith Progress

Diaconate Formation

Goal: $500,000
Pledge Payments: $398,789

 

Priest Retirement

Goal: $3,000,000
Pledge Payments: $2,392,732

Seminarian Education

Goal: $5,000,000
Pledge Payments: $3,987,882

Youth/Young Adult/Campus

Goal: $2,000,000
Pledge Payments: $ 1,778,289

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Stories of Impact

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St. Louis Choir Loft and Organ

A joyful noise unto the Lord. The United in Faith Capital Campaign funded the renovation of St. Louis's pipe organ and choir loft. Click the picture to read the article.

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St. Francis of Assisi Romanesque Transformation

Through a joint Capital Campaign, United in Faith and Woven, St. Francis renovated the Sanctuary to emphasize the Eucharist in the Tabernacle. Click the picture to read the article.

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