Foundation’s News
The Catholic Foundation Sponsors Bishop Moore Catholic’s Legacy Gala
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida was honored to sponsor the 2025 Bishop Moore Catholic Legacy Gala on November 8 at Rosen Shingle Creek. This annual event celebrates Bishop Moore’s mission and recognizes individuals whose leadership and philanthropy have strengthened Catholic education in our community. This year’s honorees, the Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation and Carole Hingtgen (P ’16, ’17), were celebrated for their lasting contributions to the school’s growth and excellence. In a special highlight of the evening, Bishop Moore invited guests to support three endowed funds: the Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation Endowment Fund, the Faith in Action Saint Carlo Acutis Endowment Fund, and the Sister Dorothy Sayers Endowment Fund along with the BMC 3–5 Year Reserve Fund….
First Look of New Gospel Gardens at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary
Bishop John Noonan along with The Catholic Foundation welcomed guests for a sneak peek of the new Gospel Gardens featuring sculptures by artist Timothy Schmalz. The Gospel Gardens are a gift to the world from Barbara Papitto, offered in loving memory of her husband, Ralph Papitto. For more than 40 years, Barbara has supported causes where she believes she can make a true difference. We are truly grateful for her generosity and devotion to Christ. The fourteen colossal sculptures feature a life-size representation of Jesus and the principal events of His Crucifixion in the foreground, with detailed sculpted landscape in the background, a combination that places the particular scene within its biblical context. Visitors were welcomed by Bishop Moore students…
Lighting the Path: 25 Years of Catholic Education Endowment
Trinity Catholic High School established a new endowment funding celebration of its 25th anniversary, which marks a significant milestone since the graduation of its inaugural class in 2004. In the years since, more than 1,710 students have had the privilege of calling themselves Celtics. These graduates now serve as leaders in their communities, parishes, and professions. This anniversary stands as a testament to Trinity Catholic’s enduring mission to educate and form compassionate leaders grounded in faith, integrity, character, and service. The Class of 2025 proudly continues this tradition, with more than 96% of Trinity Catholic High School graduates going on to attend prestigious colleges and universities across the United States, complemented by a staggering total of $1,390,790 in scholarship awards. This…
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 Catholic Giving Tuesday 2025
On Tuesday, December 2, the world will participate in Giving Tuesday 2025. The Catholic Foundation adds Christ’s charitable heart to this holiday of giving by celebrating Catholic Giving Tuesday, a day for Catholics to overcome the worldliness of secular holiday traditions and share their treasures with the Catholic ministries in our Diocese that are closest to their heart. As we prepare for this day of loving charity, we remind our community that a gift to CFOCF is a gift to all ministries, as our work and our grant programs touch critical ministries in every county of our Diocese. We invite you to join our spiritual and charitable giving society, the St. Katharine Drexel Society, by making a gift to support…
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…
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…