Impact Investments divert investments that would otherwise not consider people and planet towards investments that intentionally seek to create positive environmental and social outcomes. Impact Investments also contribute to systemic change by reshaping economic systems to create more equitable outcomes for people and the planet.

This fund is designed to serve religious congregations and other qualified investors who:

• Have an existing commitment to impact investing but want to reduce administrative burden through a pooled vehicle that handles manager selection, due diligence, and reporting;

• Want to broaden and diversify their impact investments by accessing multiple funds through a single investment; and/or

• Are brand new to impact investing and want to join a community effort, lean on the expertise of peer investors, and benefit from lower minimum investments that make participation accessible.

This initiative emerged from a group of investment leaders across women's religious congregations and their partners who have been seeking a way to make impact investing more cost-effective and accessible. 

Charism Capital complements existing Catholic impact funds:

• We're primarily a fund of funds: We invest in other impact funds and managers, serving as a gateway that makes the broader ecosystem more accessible rather than creating another standalone fund.

• Solidarity returns, not market-rate or capital preservation: We seek positive financial returns that prioritize mission impact over maximizing financial performance, opening opportunities for congregations to deploy more capital toward Gospel values while maintaining our sustainability.

• Built for accessibility: We're designed to minimize administrative burden through pooled due diligence, consolidated reporting, and lower minimum investments—making participation feasible for congregations and values-aligned investors of all sizes.

We invite a founding group of investor members to anchor this first of its kind impact fund. Each member will contribute to the Fund’s launch in two vital ways:

1. Investing with Commitment
   Each will commit investment capital at a level that is meaningful for their entity (minimum $100,000) and according to the values-aligned terms of the Fund.

2. Contributing a Solidarity Gift
   We invite founding circle investors to consider making a solidarity contribution of grant capital alongside their investment. These contributions will help the fund launch with integrity, keep fees low, and build toward a self-sustaining model.