2019 Investor Conference Series
We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to our first 2019 Investor Conference. Our expert speakers will share perspectives about the 2019 economic outlook, faith-based investing and social screening, and family philanthropy. We invite: donors who wish to live their faith through philanthropy pastors, parish staff and finance council members responsible for stewarding the gifts of parishioners professional advisers interested in providing additional value to their philanthropic Catholic clients We will have one more in this series in 2019: October 10 at St. Teresa of Avila in Titusville To register for the conference, please see below. St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church (Titusville) Date: October 10, 2019 Click link below to register: One Session: 9am to 2pm…
2018 Tax Filing Update: The Catholic Foundation
As we begin the new year, many of us are beginning to think about filing our federal income tax returns and wondering how the partial government shutdown earlier this month may affect our refunds. Good news! The IRS announced on January 4th that they will begin processing 2018 tax returns this week (January 28) and issuing refunds despite the recent partial shutdown. As you prepare to file your return, remember that the Diocese of Orlando’s entities issue separate donation confirmation letters. Please be aware: Confirmation letters for gifts to Our Catholic Appeal and parish capital campaigns began mailing on January 25th from The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida. Confirmation letters for gifts to parish offertory and other parish programs will…
In the news: Catholic Foundation earns national award
The Florida Catholic newspaper published an article about The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s award-winning work in partnership with donors and pastors within the Diocese of Orlando. For the fifth time in seven years, The Foundation has captured the nation’s top Foundation award for Catholic stewardship by skillfully cultivating donor gifts for community needs throughout the Diocese’s nine-county region. To read the article, please click here.
Pope Francis honors Central Florida Community Members
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – December 20, 2018 Pope Francis honors Central Florida Community Members Three lay members of The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s Board of Directors have been awarded a papal honor by Pope Francis for their contributions to Catholic life and community service. They were honored in November at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, in Orlando. “Catholic social teaching provides wisdom for building a just-and-prosperous community,” says Kimberlee Riley, the foundation’s president. “Our board members exemplify our faith with their service to our communities.” Pope Francis honored these Board Directors as follows: Kevin F. Bowler: Mary, Mother of God Medal Established in 2008,…
Central Florida Foundation extends stewardship excellence with top national award
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – December 19, 2018 Central Florida Foundation extends stewardship excellence with top national award For the fifth time in seven years, The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida captured the nation’s top award for Catholic stewardship by skillfully cultivating donor gifts that serve the community needs of religious and secular residents throughout the Diocese of Orlando’s nine-county region. The Catholic Foundation received the 2018 “Total Foundation Effort” award for fundraising excellence across a range of categories. The Foundation also won “honorable mention” in the Planned Giving category for advancing giving through donor wills. The awards were recently presented by the International Catholic Stewardship Council, a Dearborn Heights, MI-based organization with…
An Evening of Gratitude
The Catholic Foundation celebrated an Evening of Gratitude in honor of benevolent Catholic leaders within the Diocese of Orlando. Bishop John Noonan thanked the 120 donors in attendance whose generosity transforms lives throughout Central Florida. To see event photos, please click here.
Giving Tuesday 2018: A Community Success!
Thank you to each and every one of you who, like our Holy Mother Mary, answered the call to support Morning Star Catholic School! You are indeed a bright light for these students and a shining example of what can be accomplished when we do all things, as we should, through the love of God. Giving Tuesday was an incredible success! More importantly, we came together as a community of believers to bless a wonderful school and its wonderful mission. Through your generosity, we raised more than $5,800 for Morning Star, double our Giving Tuesday goal. This will help the school pay for an outdoor play space where its differently-abled students can have fun. A thank you message from Bishop…
In the news: Supporting Historic Catholic Work
The Catholic Foundation’s historic work in the Diocese of Orlando was highlighted by the Florida Catholic newspaper in its October 12, 2018 edition. To read the article, see: www.cfocf.org/wp-content/uploads/Florida-Catholic-Article-October-2018.pdf
Record financial performance provides timely aid to vulnerable communities throughout Central Florida
Press Contact: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orlando, FL – In partnership with generous donors, The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida distributed a record of nearly $1.5 million to improve the lives of vulnerable children, families and adults throughout the region. The distributions supported Catholic, non-Catholic and secular residents of Central Florida with help in key areas including health, housing, food and education assistance. The fiscal 2017 distribution marks the culmination of success for Catholic Foundation-managed investment endowments that have been built in partnership with generous donors and pastors since the Foundation established the endowments six years ago. The Catholic Foundation manages 117 endowments valued at more than $50 million. The Foundation works with donors and local parishes to…
Récord en rendimiento financiero proporciona ayuda oportuna a las comunidades vulnerables en toda la Florida Central
Contacto de prensa: Rafael Gerena 407.246.4888 rgerena@cfocf.org PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Orlando, FL – En conjunto con generosos donantes, la Fundación Católica de la Florida Central distribuyó un récord de casi $1.5 millones para mejorar las vidas de niños, familias y adultos vulnerables en toda la región central. Las distribuciones ayudaron a residentes católicos y no católicos de la Florida Central con asistencia en áreas que incluyen salud, vivienda, alimentos y educación. La distribución fiscal 2017 marca la culminación del éxito de las donaciones de inversiones administradas por la Fundación Católica que se han construido en conjunto con generosos donantes y párrocos desde que la Fundación estableció las donaciones hace seis años. La Fundación Católica administra 117 fondos valorados en más…