Art. 2 : Location

The Foundation has its headquarters in Vatican City. It’s possible to set up a second location in Italy or elsewhere.

Art. 3: Purpose

The Foundation is a not-for-profit, and pursues scientific and cultural aims to promote Catholic education in the world.
In carrying out its activities, the Foundation is guided by the documents of the Magisterium of the Church emanating from the Conciliar Declaration Gravissimum Educationis on education, school and university.
In particular, the Foundation is committed to:
a) the promotion of research, studies and publications on the thought of the Church as it concerns Catholic education and culture at the school and university levels; b) the support and organization of conferences and international scientific events on specific issues and projects; c) to award institutions and scholars who have distinguished themselves in their scientific activity and/or research as it relates to Catholic education and culture; d) networking and collaboration between educational institutions with regard to management training and qualification and to communication of new scientific discoveries and research; e) the strengthening of relationships and cooperation between international organizations and institutions dedicated to education. The Foundation may also carry out any activities deemed useful to the achievement of its purposes.

Art. 4: Patrimony

The patrimony of the Foundation consist of: a) the initial endowment money of € 500,000.00 (five hundred thousand) conferred upon incorporation by the pro tempore Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education. b) real estate and other properties that will be given to the Foundation specifically to increase its assets; c) contributions, donations and bequests from individuals and legal entities; d) any other source of income destined to increase its assets, including public or private reimbursements, any operating surpluses and the proceeds of initiatives, research, and publications promoted by the Foundation.

Art. 5: Esercizio finanziario

Art. 6: Ordinary and extraordinary administration

The administration of the Foundation consists of ordinary and extraordinary administration. Extraordinary administration means:
- The disposal of goods which constitute, by legitimate assignment, the stable patrimony of the Foundation when the value exceeds the sum of € 500,000.00 (five hundred thousand) Euros.
- The acceptance of offers and donations encumbered by charges or compliance modalities.

Art. 7: Composition

The Foundation consists of:
a) The President and the Vice President
b) The Board of Directors
c) The Secretary-General
d) The Treasurer
e) The Scientific Committee
f) The Assembly of Sponsors
g) The Board of Auditors 

Art. 8: The President

The President is the pro tempore Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

a) It is up to the President:
- to legally represent the Foundation before third parties and in court;
- to appoint any defenders and prosecutors for specific needs;
- to convene and chair the Board of Directors and ensure the implementation of the resolutions adopted by it;
- to convene and preside over the meetings of the Scientific Committee for specific needs;
- to hire and dismiss any Foundation employees who do not have an executive role;
- to take, in case of emergency, measures and initiatives that are the responsibility of the Board of Directors to protect the good name and financial integrity of the Foundation, then submitting them, at the first opportunity, for ratification by the Board of Directors;
- to get the budget and final financial reports prepared for submission to the Board.

b) The President may, if necessary, confer powers to the members of the Board.

c) In case of vacancy or impeachment of the Foundation's President, the Vice President will take over the presidency.

Art. 9: The Vice-President

a) The Vice-President is elected by the Board from among its members.
b) His term lasts five years.
c) The Vice President is a member of the Scientific Committee. 

Art. 10: Board of Administration

a) The Foundation is managed by the Board of Administration, composed of nine (9) members:
- The Cardinal pro tempore Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, as president;
- Two (2) representatives of the Congregation for Catholic Education chosen by the Cardinal Prefect; - Two (2) members of the Assembly of Sponsors, elected by the Meeting itself;
- Two (2) representatives of the Scientific Committee;
- Two (2) economic experts appointed by the Secretary of State.

b) The election of any representative elected from the Assembly of Sponsors, from the Scientific Committee and the two experts must be confirmed by the Cardinal pro tempore Prefect.

c) The members of the Board carry out their task at no charge.

d) Apart from the Cardinal pro tempore Prefect, President of the Foundation, the other members of the Board remain in office for five (5) years; their mandate can be renewed once. The replacement of a member of the Board of Administration in case of resignation, illness or other reasons lasts until the natural expiration of the Board.

Art. 11: Convocations, resolutions and minutes of the Board of Administration

a) The Board of Administration shall be convened by its President in ordinary session at least twice a year. The Board shall be convened by letter to be sent fifteen days before the day established for the meeting, indicating the place, day and time of the meeting. The agenda is prepared by the President.

b) Whenever an urgent matter so requires, the Board of Administration may be convened by its President in extraordinary session.

c) The meetings of the Board of Administration are valid if at least two thirds of the members attend.

d) Apart from any deliberations on amendments to the Statute, for the termination of the Foundation and for acts of extraordinary administration that require an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the board members in office, all other resolutions of the Board are decided by a simple majority of those voting. In case of a tie, the President's vote is decisive.

e) The minutes of every ordinary and extraordinary meeting must be signed by the President and Secretary General of the Foundation; copies of the minutes of each meeting of the Board of Administration will be forwarded to the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Economy.

Art. 12: Responsibilities of the Board of Administration

It is up to the Board of Administration:

a) to elect from among its members the Vice-President, and the Secretary-General of the Foundation, as well as the members of the Scientific Committee;
b) to adopt the acts of extraordinary administration;
c) to approve the estimates and the final budget.
d) the Board of Administration may adopt By-laws of the present Statute.

Art. 13: The Secretary-General

a) The Secretary-General is elected by a simple majority by the Board of Administration from among its members.

b) His term lasts five years.

c) The Secretary-General is a member of the Scientific Committee.

d) It is up to the Secretary-General:
- To prepare the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Administration;
- To prepare the minutes of the meetings of the Scientific Committee;
- To preserve and keep the documents and archives of the Foundation.

e) In case of vacancy, impeachment or absence of the Secretary-General, a substitute Secretary is elected at each meeting for keeping the minutes, while it is the duty of the President to guard the documents of the Foundation.

Art. 14: The Treasurer

The Treasurer is elected by a simple majority of the Board of Administration from among its members. The responsibilities of the Treasurer, under the supervision of the President, include the execution of the transactions approved by the Board, the administration and accounting, management of the Foundation, the preparation of the budget and the financial statements to be submitted for approval to the Board of Administration.

Art. 15. The Scientific Committee

a) The Scientific Committee is composed of experts in Catholic education or of people having relevant roles in Catholic schools or universities.

b) It is up to the Scientific Committee to propose to the Board of Administration activities to be undertaken to achieve the aims of the Foundation.

c) The Board of Administration shall issue By-laws specifying the composition and functioning of the Scientific Committee.

Art. 16: The Assembly of Sponsors

a) The Assembly of Sponsors is composed of people and legal entities who share the aims of the Foundation, and support and promote them with financial or other contributions.

b) The presidency of the Assembly of Sponsors lies with the pro tempore Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education or his delegate.

c) To become a member of the Assembly of Sponsors, one must express in writing one's wish and be admitted as such by the pro tempore Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

d) The Assembly of Sponsors shall elect by simple majority two (2) persons as its representatives on the Board of Administration; it is permissible to vote by proxy.

e) The Assembly of Sponsors will meet at least once a year; the calling of the meeting lies with the Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

Art. 17: The Board of Auditors

a) The Board of Auditors consists of three members appointed by the President of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See.

b) Among the three members elected to form the Board of Auditors, one shall act as Moderator.

c) The Board of Auditors will:
- monitor the financial management, the balance sheet and income statement of the Foundation;
- ensure proper reporting and accounting;
- examine the budget and the financial statements, drawing up a specific report to be submitted to the Board of Administration;
- carry out audits on cash and management at any time it deems appropriate. Each verification is to be formalized by a report to be submitted to the President of the Foundation within one month of the audit’s conclusion. 

d) The members of the Board of Auditors have a term of five years. 

Art. 18: Modifications

Modifications to the present Statute may be decided by an absolute majority of the Board of Administration members and confirmed by the authority that approved the same statutes.

Art. 19: Dissolution and Restitution

a)  The Foundation is constituted indefinitely.

b) The Foundation is dissolved either by a resolution introduced by the Board of Administration passed by a vote of two thirds of the directors in office, or by a decision of the Cardinal Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

c) In the event of termination for any reason, the remaining assets, after the liquidation process has been completed in accordance with the Board of Administration, will be donated per the indications of the Supreme Pontiff for similar purposes to those of the Foundation.

Art. 20: Prorogation

For anything not provided herein, please refer to the canonical provisions on Foundations and to the jurisprudence of the Vatican City State as compatible.

Art. 21: Competence

Any disputes fall within the jurisdiction of the Tribunal of the Vatican City State.

Art. 22: Language

The official text of the Statute is the one in Italian.