The Endowment Fund of the Diocese of Chicago is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation that holds and invests funds for the benefit of the Diocese of Chicago and disburses them to the diocese to support its ministries. The endowment fund supports ministries that build and strengthen lay and ordained leadership, sustain and invigorate parishes and missions, and develop programs that support meaningful Christian formation for all ages. The fund also seeks to build the resources necessary for responding to future ministry opportunities in the diocese.
Members of the Endowment Fund include the bishop and the chair of the Standing Committee. They appoint the trustees of the fund, a committee of clergy and lay representatives from across the diocese. Each appointment is subject to confirmation at the annual diocesan convention. The group is charged with overseeing the funds in the Diocesan Endowment Account; raising funds for that account; and the occasional distribution of those funds. The trustees also oversee The Society of Miriam, the legacy society of the Diocese of Chicago.
Trustees of the Endowment Fund as of January 2026
Members
The Rt. Rev. Paula E. Clark
Bishop of Chicago
The Rev. Daphne Cody
President, Standing Committee
St. Peter’s, Chicago
Trustees
MaryPat Mauro, Chair (through 2026)
St. James Cathedral, Chicago
The Rev. Stacy Alan (through 2027)
Brent House
Bill Cosper (through 2027)
St. James Cathedral
Fay Peters (through 2028)
Grace, Oak Park
Deborah Maue (through 2027)
St. Christopher, Oak Park
Chancellor
Michael Peregrine
Christ Church, Winnetka
Staff
T.J. Houlihan
Canon for Development
312.751.6725
Thriving Together
In 2018-2021 the Trustees engaged the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) and independent consultants to provide capital campaign consultancy and support to congregations of all sizes throughout the diocese through a program called Thriving Together. Participating congregations worked with their consultants to develop a fundraising campaign and stewardship plan that is tailored to their needs and resources. Learn more about Thriving Together.
For more information about the Trustees of the Endowment or Thriving Together, please contact T.J. Houlihan.