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St. Katharine Drexel’s legacy of addressing needs through faith-filled Catholic philanthropy is the model for The Catholic Foundation’s mission and vision. As a philanthropic organization, we strive to inspire giving to support the spiritual and corporal needs of our communities throughout the Diocese of Orlando.

Members of the St. Katharine Drexel Society provide annual financial support for the ministry of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida helping us to elevate philanthropy to flourish our Church ensuring its future and the fruits of generosity in Central Florida.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GIVE

GIFT OF APPRECIATED SECURITIES
Contact your broker authorizing them to transfer X number of “XYZ Security” in kind to the Diocese of Orlando Fidelity Investments account:
The Diocese of Orlando DTC
#0226
Acct. # X62-097373
Federal Employer Identification # 59-1215378

For any gifts made via stock, please contact Nia Herald, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer or call (407) 246-7189, so we can identify the incoming stock and ensure it is attributed according to your wishes.

GIFT FROM YOUR IRA or DAF
Contact your account administrator to request the distribution.
Checks should be payable to “The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida”
EIN# 26-0879378
And sent to:
P.O. Box 4905
Orlando, FL 32802-4905

Please be sure your name is included on the check correspondence and if possible a memo including any restrictions.

The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida

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Donating directly to The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida (CFOCF) is a powerful way for Catholics in the Diocese of Orlando to strengthen the Church’s long-term mission. CFOCF builds and grows “everlasting funds”- permanent, sustainable sources of financial support for ministries throughout the Diocese ensuring the Church can thrive across generations regardless of economic or donor fluctuations. It also provides strategic grants, philanthropic training, and professional fundraising support to diocesan ministries, helping them grow in impact and self-sufficiency. Through education and outreach, CFOCF forms Catholics in the spirituality of stewardship, guiding families and individuals in morally faithful planned giving and estate decisions that reflect love for both the Church and future generations.

In addition, CFOCF leads the way in Catholic social responsibility through investment. It manages charitable assets with a 99.88% compliance rate with U.S. Catholic investment guidelines, offering near-total alignment with Church teaching while still delivering competitive financial returns. This means donors’ gifts are never used to support morally objectionable industries and are instead directed toward enterprises that promote human dignity, creation care, and the common good. Supporting CFOCF is not just about funding today’s needs, it’s about building the Church’s financial foundation, safeguarding its Catholic identity, and transforming philanthropy and investment into tools of evangelization and mission.

The Catholic Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation fully endorsed by the Diocese of Orlando and its Bishop. As a proven trustworthy philanthropic organization to give to and give through, we have received the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

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St. Katharine Drexel’s unwavering commitment to education and empowerment continues to inspire us today. Her teachings and actions resonate in the mission of The Catholic Foundation, where, with your support, we strive to make real the charitable giving goals of our community through parish fundraising support, Catholic-compliant stewardship of donor gifts, philanthropic advising, giving circles, community grants, and so much more.

We invite you membership in the St. Katharine Drexel Society through a donation of any size to The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Annual Fund. If you are interested in directly supporting our diocesan area of greatest need grants, please include the comment “Grantmaking Fund” when making your donation. With you as our partner, we can continue St. Katharine Drexel’s mission by promoting philanthropy throughout the Diocese of Orlando.

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