The foundation provides financial assistance to qualified public charitable organizations, with a focus on the areas of social services, education and economic development. The foundation has interest in programs that: 1) Benefit Catholic education; 2) Support at-risk children and economically disadvantaged households; 3) Provide low income housing; 4) Foster job skills training; 5) Create new areas of employment through entrepreneurship; 6) Assist immigrants; 7) Assist low-income populations; 8) Provide emergency aid to the disadvantaged; and 9) Promote individual responsibility and economic freedom.