Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our Church in Central Florida.

Legacy gift is easy with Transferable on Death (TOD)
Legacy gift is easy with Transferable on Death (TOD)
When Paul and his wife Gaetana moved to Mt. Dora from Pompano Beach, they quickly found land to build a new house across...
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Young Couple Make Bequest of Insurance
Young Couple Make Bequest of Insurance
Ty McCormack and his fiancée, Kylan Maguire, were making plans for their wedding and future together, and near the top of their...
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A bequest to further God's work
A bequest to further God's work
Lois Mills, a parishioner of St. James Cathedral, chose to make a planned gift to several ministries. She shared with us what moved her to make this gift:
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Like many faithful Catholics who were born during the Great Depression, Bob and Joan Cowgill understand the value of a dollar -- and the value of the Church.
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Endowment Gift
Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Current Gifts
Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of his parish and the Diocese of Orlando and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event The Catholic Foundation of Central Florida, Inc. held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Bequest of Insurance
Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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