BACEF - Bismarck Area Catholic Education Foundation

The mission of the Bismarck Area Catholic Education Foundation (BACEF) is to provide a permanent endowment fund to support Catholic faith formation and education initiatives for adults, youth and preschoolers in the six catholic parishes including St. Anne’s, St. Hildegard’s, Ascension, Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary, Corpus Christi and Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.  

Annually, BACEF’s Board of Directors work to raise funds, provide oversight of the funds and govern how the disbursements will be made to participating parishes. To date, BACEF has distributed over $7,000,000 in support of parish faith formation and Catholic school education. 
  
BACEF conducts an annual fund drive in the 4th quarter of each year seeking donor support for the endowment mission. BACEF is proud of the growth of donors and the fund growth over the years. The endowment speaks to the value of those in our community who seek to invest in our faith community. BACEF is grateful to its donors and to individuals who have made legacy gifts and bequests.