May 7, 2021
By Mary Quilici Aumack Because we facilitate philanthropy, our office is always busy in the last few weeks of the year. We often get requests to open Donor Advised Funds after Christmas. Such was the case in 2017 when we received a call asking if we had a fax...
May 4, 2021
Which is better, using appreciated securities or an IRA? A recent Forbes article explores the different benefits of making charitable contributions using an IRA versus bunching donations into a Donor Advised Fund. The article states: “To oversimplify the...
Apr 6, 2021
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni, Marketing Manager A cell phone, a make-shift tripod, and a laptop were the extent of the technology available to Five Wounds Parish for livestreaming masses at the beginning of the pandemic. And for a time, the parish made that work. Like many...
Mar 8, 2021
“It is with the smallest brushes that the Artist paints the best paintings.” -St André Bessette By Nick Carney, Endowment and Planned Giving Program Manager I have worked in several different roles and industries throughout my career. The most difficult role, but also...
Feb 9, 2021
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni, Marketing Manager We often speak about FOREVER VALUE, this idea that through a donation or bequest to an endowment you can remain part of that institutions and its ministries FOREVER. They called themselves the “Roman Guards of the...
Feb 6, 2021
The Spring Grant Cycle is the Foundation’s annual open application cycle. Local parishes, Catholic elementary schools, and other pre-approved Catholic organizations can submit applications in seven categories. Two-Year Grant 2020 This year, the Foundation selected...
