Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson is the official fundraising entity for the Diocese, including its parishes, schools, and ministries. The Catholic Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, governed by its own Board of Directors.
Our Mission
The mission of the Catholic Foundation is to educate, motivate, and invigorate stewardship within the Diocese of Tucson, to garner resources in a fiscally transparent and responsible manner, and to manage and distribute solicited gift for the immediate and long term needs of the faith community of the Diocese.
Our Vision
The Catholic Foundation’s vision is to create opportunities to grow and establish the reign of God by enhancing God’s presence in the hearts of all people. (From the Catholic Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.)
Our Core Values
At the Catholic Foundation, we strive to be:
- Mission-driven
- Accountable
- Fiscally and organizationally transparent
- Donor-focused
The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson abides by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Standards.
How We Serve the Catholic and Local Communities
- Build endowment funds for the long-term sustainability of the local Catholic Church
- Help donors achieve their philanthropic goals
- Invest funds responsibly, according to Catholic values
Board of Directors
Most Reverend Edward Weisenburger
Bishop of Tucson
Robert Sullivan
Chair
Les Orchekowsky
Vice Chair and Treasurer
John Meurant
Secretary
John Tellmann
Immediate Past Chair
Caitlin Sklar
Denis Fitzgibbons
Donal Drayne
Jeanne Gale
Kevin Schick
Marilou Lopezâ€
Mary Garrett
Paul Pellegrino
Reverend Monsignor Domenico Pinti
Reverend Monsignor John Lyons
Sergio Cardona
Steve Borden
Ex-Officio:
Reverend John Arnold
Moderator of the Curia
Deacon Gregory Henderson
Chief Financial Officer
Foundation Staff
Elizabeth Bollinger
Executive Director
520.838.2506
ebollinger@diocesetucson.org
Suzanne V. Hopkins, CFRE
Annual Catholic Appeal Manager
520.838.2515
svhopkins@diocesetucson.org
Katheryn Hutchinson
Program Manager for Grants
520.838.2505
khutchinson@diocesetucson.org
Samuel Kiser
Foundation Support Specialist
520.838.2507
skiser@diocesetucson.org
Carla Smith
Data Entry Specialist
520.838.2504
csmith@diocesetucson.org
Ernie Nedder
Please contract through Katheryn Hutchinson at 520.838.2505 or enedder@diocesetucson.org.
Financial Statements
2019 Audited Financials
2018 Audited Financials
2017 Audited Financials
2016 Audited Financials