A new Legacy Fund supporting the work of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc., is now available at the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida (CCF) and was established with the funds previously held by the former Catholic Charities Foundation.
The new CCF “Catholic Charities Legacy Fund” exclusively supports the operational and capital expenses of Catholic Charities, thus helping it fulfill its mission of supporting those in need within the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Additionally, several new donor-restricted funds have been established within the CCF to support specific Catholic Charities programs, aligning with the original intentions of the donors when they created these funds with the Catholic Charities Foundation.
“The Catholic Community Foundation provides the most efficient way to honor and execute the intentions of donors who wish to support Catholic Charities via a Legacy Fund,” said Bishop Frank J. Dewane. “CCF brings extensive experience, best-in-class systems, and a robust framework for managing complex charitable giving.”
The new Catholic Charities Legacy Fund is building a future where Catholic Charities will continue to be a beacon of hope and service, Bishop Dewane added.
“This new fund reflects a commitment to preserving the Catholic faith, serving the most vulnerable, and ensuring that the charitable legacies of donors make a lasting difference,” Bishop Dewane said.
Michael Morse, Executive Director of CCF, said that through the new CCF fund, donors to the former Catholic Charities Foundation gain access to proven best practices in administering endowments, handling bequests, and stewarding donor-restricted funds.
“Donors can feel confident that every gift is managed prudently, is guided by Catholic values, and aligns with donor intentions, thus maximizing its impact on those served by Catholic Charities,” Morse said.
To learn more about the “Catholic Charities Legacy Fund,” creating your own Catholic Legacy with the Catholic Community Foundation, or if you would like to learn more about other gifting options, please contact Michael Morse at 941-441-1124 or Morse@dioceseofvenice.org.
About the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida, Inc.
The Catholic Community Foundation was established in 2004 by Bishop John J. Nevins as an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit (EIN# 54-2119051), with its own by-laws, Board of Directors, and staff professionals. The Foundation helps donors create lasting Catholic Legacies by working with them to provide long-term support and sustainability to the Catholic entities and programs about which they care most. These include Catholic Schools, Catholic Charities, Parishes, Seminarian education, programs for the needy, college scholarships and more. The Foundation has evidenced substantial growth over the past 10 years. For more information, please visit https://ccfdioceseofvenice.org/.
