The Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Tucson is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, governed by an independent Board of Directors. We are the official fundraising entity for the Diocese, including its parishes, schools, programs, and ministries.
At the Catholic Foundation, we strive to be mission-driven, accountable, fiscally and organizationally transparent, and donor-focused. Abiding by the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Standard, our vision is to create opportunities to grow and establish the reign of God by enhancing God’s presence in the hearts of all people. We build endowment funds for the long-term sustainability of the local Catholic Church, help donors achieve their philanthropic goals, and invest funds responsibly and according to Catholic values.
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.
Board of Directors

Les Orchekowsky
Chair
Saint Andrew the Apostle Parish, Sierra Vista

Denis Fitzgibbons
Vice Chair
Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Casa Grande

Paul Pellegrino
Treasurer
Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish, Tucson

Kevin Schick
Secretary
Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish, Oro Valley
Staff

Elizabeth Bollinger
Executive Director
(520) 838-2506
ebollinger@diocesetucson.org

Suzanne Hopkins
Annual Catholic Appeal Manager
(520) 838-2515
svhopkins@diocesetucson.org

Katheryn Hutchinson
Program Manager for Grants
(520) 838-2505
khutchinson@diocesetucson.org

Carla Smith
Development Associate
(520) 838-2504
csmith@diocesetucson.org

Samuel Kiser
Foundation Support Specialist, Digital Media and Events
(520) 838-2507
skiser@diocesetucson.org
Financial Statements
2020 Audited Financials
2019 Audited Financials
2018 Audited Financials
2017 Audited Financials
2016 Audited Financials
