The Catholic Education Foundation exists to further the educational and charitable works of the Archdiocese of Washington. Since 2011, the Catholic Education Foundation has provided tuition assistance awards to families with demonstrated need. Through the generosity and commitment of supporters of the mission of Catholic education, the Catholic Education Foundation makes it possible for children and their families to be part of the Catholic educational community in this archdiocese and to experience the gift of Catholic education.

In the 2019-2020 academic year, the foundation is awarding $ 6.2 million to approximately 8,000 students who received tuition assistance this year.