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St. Katharine Drexel was born into a wealthy family in Philadelphia in 1858. She dedicated her life and fortune to helping underserved populations of the time, including Native Americans and African Americans. She founded the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, a religious congregation that established schools and missions across the United States. She was canonized as a saint in 2000. She is considered the patron saint of philanthropy. St. Katharine Drexel, pray for us!

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.

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Your generosity helps advance Catholic philanthropy across Central Florida through the work of the Catholic Foundation and the grants we provide parishes, schools, and ministries in need.

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When you give, you have the opportunity to support the mission in two meaningful ways:

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Help sustain the work that makes Catholic philanthropy possible.

Your gift supports:

Donor services and philanthropic outreach.

Faith-based stewardship of charitable funds.

The infrastructure that connects generosity to impact.

This support ensures we can continue serving the Church and community effectively

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Trust The Catholic Foundation to direct your gift where it is needed most.

Your gift helps:

Provide grants to Catholic ministries and organizations.

Respond to emerging needs across Central Florida.

Fund programs that serve those most in need.

This option allows your generosity to make an immediate and meaningful difference.

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We are committed to ensuring every gift is managed with care, purpose, and faith.

Experienced in facilitating Catholic philanthropy

Dedicated to responsible and values-aligned stewardship

Focused on connecting generosity with real impact

We are proud to partner with Concord Advisory Group to help ensure our investment strategies remain aligned with Catholic teachings while continuing to perform responsibly.

Rooted in a Legacy of Giving

Inspired by St. Katharine Drexel, patron saint of philanthropy, The Catholic Foundation continues a tradition of faith-filled generosity.

Her example reminds us that every gift, large or small, can make a lasting difference.

Whether you choose to support the Foundation’s work or trust us to distribute your gift through our grantmaking efforts, your generosity strengthens the Church and the community it serves.

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