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of serving foundations
and donors in the Catholic space.

FADICA is the leading
Catholic philanthropic network of foundations and donors supporting Catholic activities and initiatives.

Together, we go farther.

Join a community of Catholic funders who learn from one another and work side by side. As a FADICA member you will find peers, insights, and partnerships that help you strengthen your giving and deepen your impact.

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Family Funders

Families at any stage of their giving journey find practical guidance, shared experience, and a supportive place to shape purposeful Catholic philanthropy.

Foundations

Foundations of all sizes connect with peers, access trusted research, and collaborate on strategic initiatives that strengthen Catholic giving.

Next-Gen

Emerging philanthropists learn from mentors, build confidence, and explore how faith and values shape meaningful giving.

The Leading Catholic Philanthropy Network

10
Years in Service

Founded in 1975, our network spans generations of philanthropic activity and impact.

100 +
Leaders Served

FADICA has the most robust network of philanthropy leaders across foundations.

10 +
Member Orgs

From family funders to large foundations, FADICA specializes in forming and helping donors.

$ 10 B
In Member Assets

These assets under management are stewarded toward Catholic activities around the world.

Connect,
discern,
and grow

Our membership offers a safe space for collaboration, learning, and discernment, with a focus on global impact.

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"Discern the ever changing needs of the Catholic community and broader society … [and] in a particular way to be attentive to the needs of the poor, especially those who live on the peripheries of society and are often unseen and forgotten."
Pope Francis
Pope Francisto FADICA on its 40th Anniversary
"FADICA has been an extraordinary resource for Catholic foundations and philanthropists to share ideas and opportunities. All of us, large foundations, small foundations, and individual philanthropists have these wonderful opportunities to share ideas and learn from each other."
John O’Neil
John O’NeilTrustee for the W. O’Neil Foundation Chevy Chase, Maryland
"There is a creativity and a dynamism that happens when you are with peers from different parts of the country who are engaged in supporting different kinds of ministries and apostolates. That creativity is very helpful in our own work as funders."
Kerry Robinson
Kerry RobinsonRaskob Foundation for Catholic Activities Wilmington, DE

Our Impact Initiatives

Our Impact Platform is a repeatable, scalable process that engages and convenes funders, Catholic Church leaders, and ministries around priority issues to Catholic philanthropists.

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Our Latest
News
16 June 2026
FADICA Honors the Raskob Foundation for Extraordinary Philanthropy and Impact
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16 June 2026
FADICA Honors Richard and Angela Clark with St. Katharine Drexel Award in Catholic Philanthropy
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09 October 2025
FADICA Announces Launch of Online Hub for Safeguarding Resources
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15 August 2025
An outpouring of love, following an afternoon of destruction: The tornado response in St. Louis
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Our management team now helps donors and foundations as they develop thoughtful, faith-aligned giving plans. Our advisory services offer clarity, structure, and support at every step.

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