is a non-profit, independent charitable organization that supports the religious, education and philanthropic objectives of the Diocese of Nashville. It serves the needs of individuals and families who wish to make a lasting, growing contribution to the advancement of Catholic values and to benefit their charitable objectives at any level. The Foundation helps to sustain the works of parishes, schools, agencies and outreach programs in the Diocese of Nashville and middle Tennessee. The Foundation has been organized and will operate to receive, manage, safeguard and disburse funds for the purpose of developing and administering financial support for services and programs sponsored or supported by the Catholic Diocese of Nashville.