The Foundation's mission is to nurture and advance activities which contribute to the following core values: helping break the cycle of poverty; assisting people to help themselves; nurturing support and love for Catholic institutions; developing the Catholic faith; learning; spirituality; respect; and cooperative/collaborative partnerships. Ninety percent of grants issued are restricted to sectarian, primarily Roman Catholic activities; 10-percent must be given to nonsectarian activities in Texas. Support is available for education, arts and humanities, social services, youth, and health agencies.