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Sow Generously. Reap Abundantly. That’s the Power of a Donor Advised Fund.
Sow your charitable dollars into a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), let it grow tax-free, and reap blessings for the causes you love. By planting your charitable dollars in a DAF you’re creating your personal stewardship fund where your generosity today can yield blessings for years to come. Learn more and open a Stewardship Fund (DAF) today with The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida so you can start to multiply your giving today!
What is National Estate Planning Awareness Week?
Nearly 2 out of 3 American adults still don’t have an up-to-date will. That’s why this October, National Estate Planning Awareness Week, is so important. It’s a reminder to take a simple yet powerful step to protect your loved ones and plan for the future. Estate planning is one of the most important acts of charity for your family, your future, and the ministries close to your heart. This week is the perfect time to reflect on your values, what matters most, and make a plan to protect it. In partnership with our Planned Giving Advisory Council (PGAC) and FreeWill, this step is easier than ever. Create your plan today!
Women’s Giving Circle 2025 Grant Pitch Party
Our Women’s Giving Circle recently hosted their 2025 grant pitch party, where the organizations that applied for our grant shared their inspiring projects and how the funds would make a difference in our community. We are so grateful to all the presenters who took the time to share their vision and passion with us. The next step in the process is voting, where members of the WPGC will decide how the grant funds will be distributed among the organizations. We look forward to seeing the impact our collective giving will create! Click here to learn more about the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle.
Market Highlights from Our Trusted Partner The Concord Advisory Group, Ltd.
The Foundation utilizes Concord Advisory Group as our trusted partner for investment management services. The Foundation’s investment programs serve our partner organizations to provide annual income and financial wellness and serve individual donors to meet their philanthropic aspirations and legacy goals. Concord is an Investment Advisory Group focused on faith-based nonprofit services by providing strategic advice to staff, our Investment Committee, and our Board of Directors to improve the performance of our investment services. The Foundation’s investment services include endowment funds, donor advised funds (DAFs), and reserve funds, each with their own targeted performance strategy. Concord has more than thirty years of experience assisting their partners in managing the balance between spending policy and corpus growth while navigating the challenging…
Celebrating Our 2025 Fall & Winter Sponsorship Grant Recipients
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida (CFOCF) is blessed to provide event sponsorship grants to support diocesan organizations as they spread the good news of their ministry, strengthen donor relationships and raise funds to continue their impactful work. They also enhance awareness of The Foundation and the different ways we serve. Our goal is to support parishes, schools, and ministries throughout the six deaneries of the Diocese of Orlando. Below is a list of our 2025 Fall/Winter Event Sponsorship Grant recipients: CFOCF is blessed to have the opportunity to distribute these Event Sponsorship Grants to help support these important causes. If your parish, school or ministry has an event you would like to apply for a grant, the Spring/Summer application…
CFOCF Grant Helps Fund Great Need at St. Mary Catholic School
Through the generosity of our CFOCF Grantmaking Fund donors and The Board of Directors, The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida was blessed to distribute a greatest needs grant to St. Mary Catholic Church and School in Rockledge. The school was facing an urgent expense of $100,000 for a major plumbing project. Without this work, the school could not have opened its doors for the fall semester. Already in financial crisis, the parish could not afford to cover the cost. While the parish has many other facility and building needs, the education of students remained the highest priority. Father Joseph Schaute, pastor at St. Mary, shares that they were able to complete the project just before the start of the school…
The Catholic Foundation Sponsors 2025 Priest Convocation
Each year, priests from across the Diocese of Orlando gather for the annual Priest Convocation. This is an opportunity for priests to step away from their daily responsibilities and spend time together in prayer, fellowship, and ongoing formation. The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida was honored to sponsor the second dinner of the convocation in partnership with our trusted colleagues at The Concord Advisory Group. We are blessed to walk alongside our priests in their ministry and grateful for the chance to nourish both body and spirit during their time together. Our hope is that these gatherings strengthen their sense of community, refresh their hearts, and inspire them as they return to serve their parishes.
2nd Annual Wine & Wills Event at Father Lopez H.S.
We were blessed to host our second Wine & Wills event, this time at Father Lopez Catholic High School. Wine & Wills helps parishioners and school communities learn about the importance of estate planning in a relaxed, welcoming setting. We provide resources, practical guidance, and faith-filled encouragement. This event is meant to help families plan wisely for their loved ones and make decisions that reflect their values. For the first time, our Director of Philanthropy, Sarah Pinto, led the evening’s Estate Planning Seminar. Offering insight into common misconceptions, mistakes to avoid, and simple steps for getting started. Following the presentation, attendees had the opportunity to connect with members of our Planned Giving Advisory Council. This group of professionals include attorneys,…
Market Highlights from Our Trusted Partner The Concord Advisory Group, Ltd.
The Foundation utilizes Concord Advisory Group as our trusted partner for investment management services. The Foundation’s investment programs serve our partner organizations to provide annual income and financial wellness and serve individual donors to meet their philanthropic aspirations and legacy goals. Concord is an Investment Advisory Group focused on faith-based nonprofit services by providing strategic advice to staff, our Investment Committee, and our Board of Directors to improve the performance of our investment services. The Foundation’s investment services include endowment funds, donor advised funds (DAFs), and reserve funds, each with their own targeted performance strategy. Concord has more than thirty years of experience assisting their partners in managing the balance between spending policy and corpus growth while navigating the challenging…
Welcome New PGAC Member Cameron White, JD
Cameron White, JD Parishioner at Holy Family Attorney at Pathways Law, P.A. Nominated by: Madelyn Weed The motto of Pathways Law, P.A. is “Securing Your Legacy with Thoughtful Estate and Business Planning.” Whether he is assisting with developing an estate plan, or drafting documents for the sale of a business, Cameron works to understand the big picture first before delving into the details. The solution should be designed to meet the full range of clients’ needs, so Cameron assesses all the goals and then can tailor plans to work together to address all the legal concerns cohesively. When he is not helping clients, he enjoys taking advantage of what Florida has to offer: playing golf, hanging out at the beach,…