Catholic Community Foundation

Cathedral Square, 1404 East Ninth St., Cleveland 44114 | 216-696-6525 | catholiccommunity.org

Cleveland Bishop Edward C. Malesic greets families at The Fest 2022, a daylong celebration of faith, family and fun, held on the grounds of Wickliffe’s Center for Pastoral Leadership.

WHAT WE DO:

Catholic Charities: One of the region’s largest comprehensive health and human services organizations, Catholic Charities serves nearly 400,000 people annually, regardless of their race or religion. In 2021, the Foundation raised $14.5 million through the Catholic Charities Appeal.

Catholic education: The Diocese of Cleveland is the most extensive private or public school system in Ohio. In 2021, the Foundation distributed $3.7 million in tuition assistance to 4,009 students in Catholic schools. A newly established Angel Scholarship Fund — catholiccommunity.org/angel — will support tuition assistance for Catholic school students. The fund invites Ohio taxpayers to “turn their taxes into tuition” by making a cash donation for a 100% tax credit of $750 ($1,500 if they’re married and filing jointly) against their 2022 income tax liability.

Catholic worship and formation: Two men were ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Cleveland in May 2022. Sixty-two men are currently studying for the priesthood at Borromeo and Saint Mary Seminaries, which also provide formation for deacons, laymen and laywomen. on October 28, 2023, at the Cleveland Hilton Downtown. Since 2000, the signature gala has raised more than $10 million to support tuition assistance.

#weGiveCatholic: Northeast Ohio’s Online Day of Catholic Giving is Nov. 29, 2022. In 2021, #weGiveCatholic raised $3.2 million for 210 participating organizations through its website, wegivecatholic.org.

Bishop’s Golf Classic: Established in 1990, this upcoming event will be held on August 7, 2023, at Westwood Country Club to support tuition assistance for Catholic school students.

HOW TO HELP:

Give now: Every gift will make a difference in the life of a person, the life of a family and the life of their community. Secure online donations can be made to Catholic Charities Annual Appeal and other Diocesan ministries at catholiccommunity.org/donate.

Planned gifts: Visit catholiccommunity. org/legacy to find out how you can create your Catholic legacy by setting up a Donor Advised Fund, a Permanent Names Fund or a Charitable Gift Annuity, or make a gift from your will or by beneficiary designation. For information about making a major gift, contact Mary Lou Ozimek at 216-696-6525 x4070 or mozimek@catholiccommunity.org.

OVERVIEW

EMPLOYEES: 21 2021 REVENUE: $21,763,148 YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2000

SOURCES OF REVENUE:

Fundraising/contributions: 72% Investment income: 27.6% Events: 0.4%

LEADERSHIP

TOP EXECUTIVES & BOARD MEMBERS

Patrick Grace,

executive director (Catholic Community Foundation)

Andrew J. Schuler,

board chair (PNC Private Bank)

Andrew J. Rebholz, board vice chair and treasurer (TravelCenters of America, retired) Maria O’Neil Ruddock, board secretary (Cleveland Hearing & Speech Center) Diane Roman Fusco, executive committee (public relations counselor, retired) John J. Leonbruno, executive committee (DELL Virtustream) Mr. Kurt R. Packer, executive committee (WBC Group, LLC) Robert J. Rogers, executive committee (USI) Michael J. Ziegler, executive committee (Arsenal Capital Partners) A full listing of board members can be found at: catholiccommunity.org/about/board-of-directors.