Philanthropy
Building Community Through Faith
Established
in 2015 , the Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego ( CCFSD ) serves as a one-stop resource for charitable giving . The Foundation , while independent of the Diocese , is endorsed by the Diocese of San Diego as a premier 501 ( c )( 3 ) nonprofit that strives to connect local community members with ways to make positive , longterm community improvements through their generous philanthropic efforts .
Dyed-in-the-wool of Catholic traditions and teachings , CCFSD aims to inspire acts of stewardship , but more so , desires to be instrumental in aiding those who are being called to preserve the fabric of their Catholic community and personify Catholic values through philanthropy .
At its core , the Foundation is comprised of individuals and families , lay men and women , those of religious order , community partners , and other local nonprofits who share a commonality . A deep faith , entrusted in God , in their spiritual and worldly gifts , in their communities and in the Foundation , that their goodwill provides support for Catholic parishes , Catholic elementary and high schools , vocations , retired priests and religious , and locally based Catholic and non-Catholic social service charities .
Led by a group of dedicated community members , the Foundation ’ s Board of
Trustees seek to equip donors with ways to give to their personal , charitable interests , while also being able to invest in a socially responsible manner according to Catholic guidelines . The intentional design of CCFSD is to provide donors and prospective donors with a more personalized approach to philanthropy .
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