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 of Tucson, including its parishes, schools, ministries, and program.
With the priority of increasing resources to impact and transform the present and future needs of our Catholic community, the Catholic Foundation operates with the vision of our Catholic community and values prospering through philanthropy.
Our goals include sustaining annual funding support for Diocesan programs, increasing the Foundation’s assets through legacy gifts, facilitating transformational investments, and engaging new and younger donors.
Our Mission
To inspire and steward Catholic generosity for the Diocese of Tucson.
Our Vision
Our Catholic community and values prosper through philanthropy.
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
Legacy Giving and Grants Manager
(520) 838-2505
khutchinson@diocesetucson.org
Carla Smith
Development Associate
(520) 838-2525
csmith@diocesetucson.org
Samuel Kiser
Foundation Support Specialist, Digital Media and Events
(520) 838-2507
skiser@diocesetucson.org
Financial Statements
2021 Audited Financials
2020 Audited Financials
2019 Audited Financials
2018 Audited Financials
2017 Audited Financials
2016 Audited Financials
