Catholic Peoples Foundation Endowments

Several new endowment funds have been established at Catholic Peoples Foundation during 2008 and 2009. We are excited that donors are realizing the value in setting up perpetual funding for many of the causes and organizations operating in the Diocese of Gallup. What is important to know, is that anyone can set up an endowment fund with Catholic Peoples Foundation for their favorite Catholic parish, mission, school, cause and organization operating in the Diocese of Gallup. If you have an interest in making a gift to one of the funds listed below or would like information about how you can set up an endowment fund, please contact me at 505.726.8295 or dot@cathoicpeoplesfoundation.com .

Fr. Walter Opalewski Memorial Fund

Fund Purpose: For programs and activities where the focus is recruitment and formation of future priests for the Diocese of Gallup
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Fr. Walter Opalewski Memorial Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301.

Click here to donate to the Fr. Walker Opalewski Memorial Fund

Fr. Walter Opalewski Vocations Recruitment Fund

Fund Purpose: For programs and activities where the focus is recruitment and formation of future priests for the Diocese of Gallup
Status: Non-Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Fr. Walter Opalewski Vocations Recruitment Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the Fr. Walker Opalewski Vocations Recruitment Fund

St. Paul’s Catholic Mission Endowment

Fund Purpose: To carry out the mission of St. Paul’s faith community in the areas of: Spiritual renewal, scholarships, facility improvements, and charitable work among Native American people of the Crownpoint area.
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, St. Paul’s Catholic Mission Endowment, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the St. Paul’s Catholic Mission Endowment

Drug and Alcohol Education in Elementary and Secondary Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Gallup Fund

Fund Purpose: to combat drug and alcohol abuse and encourage healthy life style choices through fitness, nutrition and positive decision making.
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund. Anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Drug and Alcohol Education Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the Drug and Alcohol Education in Elementary and Secondary Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Gallup Fund

The following endowments all fall under the Opalewski Memorial heading:

Gallup Catholic High School Building Improvement Fund

Fund Purpose: For the overall structural improvement of Gallup Catholic High School.
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Gallup Catholic High School Building Improvement Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the Gallup Catholic High School Building Improvement Fund

Gallup Catholic High School Tuition Scholarship Fund

Fund Purpose: For tuition scholarships to attend Gallup Catholic High School
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Gallup Catholic High School Tuition Scholarship Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the Gallup Catholic High School Tuition Scholarship Fund

Gallup Catholic Elementary School Tuition Scholarship Fund

Fund Purpose: For tuition scholarships to attend Gallup Catholic Elementary School
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Gallup Catholic Elementary School Tuition Scholarship Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301


Click here to donate to the Gallup Catholic Elementary School Tuition Scholarship Fund

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School – Gallup Tuition Scholarship Fund

Fund Purpose: For tuition scholarship to attend St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in Gallup
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School – Gallup Tuition Scholarship Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School – Gallup Tuition Scholarship Fund

Catholic Charities of Gallup, Inc. Fund

Fund Purpose: To provide funds to Catholic Charities of Gallup, Inc., for programs and services which are sponsored and serviced by Catholic Charities of Gallup –priority given to programs and services specifically ministering to the elderly and children.
Status: Permanent endowment fund
Contribute:  This is an open fund, meaning anyone can participate as a donor to the fund. Gift should be directed to Catholic Peoples Foundation, Catholic Charities of Gallup, Inc. Fund, PO Box. 369 Gallup, NM 87301

Click here to donate to the Catholic Charities of Gallup, Inc. Fund

Seminary Fund:

The Seminary Fund is used to finance the cost of the Diocese of Gallup seminary students' tuition, room, meals, books and other school supplies, priests' continuing education courses, and Deacon Candidate formation programs.

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Diocesan Priest Health and Retirement Fund:

This fund provides medical care for Diocesan Priests in the Diocese. This fund also serves as the Priests' retirement fund.

Click here to donate to the Diocesan Priest Health and Retirment Fund


Servant Fund:

This fund is used to provide support for those who empower all of us to proclaim the Gospel. This fund will also be used to reach out to the poor, the needy, the outcast, and the suffering.

Click here to donate to the Servant Fund


Diocesan Building Fund:

This fund is used to repair the many aging structures in the Diocese as well as add new mininstorial buildings in parishes.

Click here to donate to the Diocesans Building Fund


Evangelization Fund:

This fund is used to support processes that help people worship. Also, these resources will help us reach out to those Catholics who have falled away and to those who do not yet know Christ.



Click here to donate to the Evangelization Fund