hrough the leadership and guidance of Archbishop Thomas C Kelly, in 1996, the Catholic Education Foundation of Louisville was formed as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation for the sole purpose of advancing Catholic education by providing assistance to Catholic parishes and elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville, Kentucky.

The Foundation’s long-term goal is to provide sufficient financial assistance to families of the greater Louisville community so that any family who is willing to make some personal financial sacrifices may be able to choose a Catholic school to educate their child. We see our schools as centers of academic excellence made available to all. Also, we consider Catholic Schools to be an inspiration to challenge all schools to excel in educating our children.

The Catholic Education Foundation provides grants in the areas of Tuition Assistance, Professional Development for Educators and Catechists, Technology and Religious Education Initiatives.  The Foundation does not support capital building projects, institutional salaries or post secondary education needs.

An independent Board of Directors governs the Foundation and oversees the daily management of the Executive Director. All funds received by the Foundation are exclusive property of the Foundation and are invested in the name of the Foundation by an Investment Committee of the Board and all grants are made by and approved by the Board.

The Foundation does not advocate or influence the specific direction of any particular school or issue but rather simply supports the Archdiocesan approved plans for education.