Foundation’s News
Welcome Our New Planned Giving Advisory Council Members
Welcoming Three New Planned Giving Advisory Council Members Charles Van Patten, JD, CAP Parishioner at St. Margaret MaryAttorneyLegacy Giving Officer, EWTN Charlie Van Patten served as a Director of Philanthropy for The Catholic Foundation from 2022 – 2024 after many years in the legal services department of Crescendo, Inc – a leading planned and major giving software and marketing company. During his time with Crescendo, he provided support to gift officers and professional advisors seeking to understand the intricacies of planned gifts. Charlie has enjoyed the opportunity to present at multiple national planned giving conferences. He has also led seminars and webinars on major gifts, planned gifts, and blended gifts throughout the United States. Charlie is a member of the…
Concord Advisory Group February 2026 Market Highlights
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…
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…
Congratulations 2026 Spring/Summer Event Grant Recipients
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida (CFOCF) provides 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 all our 2026 Spring/Summer Event Sponsorship Grant recipients: Organization Name Name of Event Event Date Sponsorsip Level St. Mary Catholic Church 4th Annual Mardi Gras 2/14/2026 Gold Sponsor All Souls Catholic School All Souls Catholic School 32nd Annual Golf Tournament 3/3/2026 Hole Sponsor St. Joseph Catholic School, Winter Haven…
An Act of Love for 2026
This February, Make Planning an Act of Love Greetings and Blessings! February is a season of love. This month, you not only celebrate the feast day of St. Valentine, but you can also begin preparing your mind and heart for the sacred journey of Lent. This month invites you to deepen your faith and reflect on the boundless love God has for each of us. It calls you to share His love generously through your actions, your compassion, and your service to others. Acts of love and charity not only uplift those around us, but they also bring deep joy and renewal to your own heart. One profound act of love is thoughtful estate planning. The Catholic Foundation of Central…
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…
The Foundation and WPGC Bring Christmas Joy to Refugee Youth
The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida’s staff, alongside members of the Women’s Philanthropic Giving Circle (WPGC), partnered with Catholic Charities of Central Florida (CCCFL) this Christmas season to support refugee youth celebrating the holiday in the United States for the very first time. Through this collaborative effort, Foundation staff and WPGC members sponsored Christmas gifts for 40 children and teens served by CCCFL’s Refugee Youth Program. The program supports young refugees as they navigate life in a new country. They help address academic challenges, language barriers, job readiness, and overall adjustment to a new culture. Each year, CCCFL’s Refugee Youth Program partners with the Knights of Columbus to host a Breakfast with Santa. During this event, the children receive their…
Our new “Seeds of Faith Funds” Brochure!
We are excited to announce our new “Seeds of Faith Funds” Brochure. An easy guide to the different types of funds The Catholic Foundation can assist you with. Visit our Funds Page for more information on Stewardship, Harvest, or Everlasting Funds.
Our new “Gift in Your Will” Brochure!
We are excited to announce our new “Gift in Your Will” Brochure. An easy guide to get your planned giving started by partnering with The Catholic Foundation. Visit our Leave a Legacy page for more information on planned gifts and how to begin your Catholic Legacy.
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….