Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles

Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles

The Catholic Education Foundation of Los Angeles was formed in 1987 as a standalone charitable trust. It raises and deploys funds exclusively for students attending Catholic schools inside the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The foundation holds a non-liquid private REIT position that generated roughly $11.1 million in dividend income in 2024. It also maintains a broader non-liquid portfolio oriented toward long-term appreciation and income. External advisors include Capital Group for equity exposure and Crescent Capital Group for credit strategies. All activity remains inside the United States, centered on Los Angeles County and adjacent counties. Doug Cooper serves as Executive Director and participates in the Forbes LA Business Council. The foundation reported awarding more than $25 million in tuition assistance to over 16,000 students during the 2024-2025 school year. It maintains membership in FADICA and collaborates with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles, Steinmetz Foundation, Dan Murphy Foundation, and Shea Family Charities. January 2024: Sponsored the Impact Report Launch Party in Los Angeles. Governance ties the foundation directly to the Archdiocese, with the Archbishop serving as chair. This structure limits external LP commitments and keeps deployment focused on local education grants and facilities.