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The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida Inc

EIN 26-0879378 · Orlando, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Encourage selfless stewardship, safeguard and promote accountability of the gifts entrusted to our care, and engage donors in support of the spiritual, educational and social needs of the community.

Income
$8.4 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
23
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$174,921, president & ceo (end 9/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 73% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 51% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Community Services: The Foundation provides management and consulting services for diocesan parishes, schools and entities to improve financial wellness. The Foundation's offertory enhancement initiative supports parishes with securing necessary resources through a spiritually-based program focused on stewardship and discipleship. The Foundation provides feasibility studies and capital campaigns at the local and diocesan levels to address large-scale projects. The Foundation's expert staff support clergy and lay leadership in determining capacity, defining case for support and engaging the faithful in meeting critical facility and ministry needs. The Foundation manages the annual diocesan campaign and supports each parish with this appeal which funds diocesan-wide ministries. The Foundation provides advancement consulting and training services to clergy and lay leadership on evidence-based practices for mission and operational effectiveness of governance, communications, fundraising, ethics and donor relations.
  2. $1.5 million spent. Grantmaking and Managing Charitable Funds: Endowed funds provide a permanent source of recurring revenue that supports the work of Catholic compliant organizations into perpetuity. Reserve and donor advised funds provide sources of revenue for current and intermediate needs for addressing needs and improving the quality of life in the community. The Foundation provides a professionally managed best-of-class investment program which is fully compliant with US Conference of Catholic Bishops social value screening guidelines along with maximized returns and competitive fees. Annual endowment distributions along with reserve fund distributions are guided by donor intent. The Foundation's funds provide donors the opportunity to achieve their philanthropic goals to benefit and meet the needs of the community including tuition assistance, services for vulnerable populations, ministry growth, retired priests, seminarians and more. The Foundation's endowment fund also provides grants to address community needs and professional development.
  3. $671,884 spent. Donor Services: The Foundation supports individuals and families with achieving their philanthropic goals of impacting lives through their charitable giving in the diocese and broader community. The professional staff provides educational and advisory services to both clergy and lay leadership as well as donors on stewardship, gift planning, charitable giving vehicles and legacy planning, and collective and engaged philanthropy. The Foundation provides grants to support community capacity building and inspire philanthropy supporting Catholic and Catholic-compliant Foundations addressing the most pressing needs and social issues in Central Florida. The Foundation provides services for processing complex gifts and resources for planned and legacy giving, donor advised fund giving, individual and family philanthropy.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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