Catholic Charities Legacy – Robert W. & Marjory D. Ramsdell Fund
The exclusive purpose of the Fund is to establish a long-term Catholic legacy, which will help Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. provide uninterrupted services to the poor every year in alignment with the original purpose of the Catholic Charities Foundation.
Why Support an Endowment Fund?
An endowment fund provides a source of annual income to the Catholic entity of your choice. Endowments are designed to function in perpetuity, because the original gift amount (the principal) is invested and the earnings are used to provide long-term financial support to a Parish, school, program or the ministry about which you care most. Once established, anyone can make additional contributions to the fund in any dollar amount.
Many endowment funds are created through gifts from wills or trusts, however, a significant number of donors choose to fund their endowments while they are still living so they can see the impact of their gifts. There are numerous ways to fund an endowment with the Foundation including gifts of cash, securities, property, distributions from retirement accounts and more.
The Catholic Charities Legacy Fund
“’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.” (Excerpt from Diocese of Venice in Florida post, from March 14, 2025).
Other Giving Options
Other Giving Options for Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice
To learn more please contact the Catholic Community Foundation of Southwest Florida at 941-441-1124 or CCF@dioceseofvenice.org