By Mary Quilici Aumack, CEO, The Catholic Community Foundation For most of my life, my parish has been an important hub for me. Of course, it is the center of my sacramental life. And it is much more. At St. Justin I first understood the power of a community of faith, celebrating sacramental milestones and …
The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) was passed in March 2020. When most people think of this legislation, they think about Economic Impact payments and loans for small businesses. However, there are also some significant provisions around charitable giving that may benefit you and help you support the organizations you love.
By Nick Carney When I was in high school, I was on the wrestling team, and it was brutal. I endured several hours of practice in a hot room, pushing myself physically and mentally through grueling practices, and fasting to make weight. At the end of every practice, my wrestling coach would make us do …
By Nick Carney Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph. The patron saint of workers, a happy death, husbands, fathers, and the Universal Church. That is high praise for a man who doesn’t have any spoken words in the Bible. From what we learn in the Gospels, he is married to Mother Mary, stepfather …
By Nick Carney Recently I had the opportunity to share a retreat weekend with several great men. It was a wonderful opportunity to start my Lent by recharging and refocusing on the season. All the men were at different stages of their lives. Some were right out of college, just starting their careers, and discerning …
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni We have written about bunching before, so why might now an opportune time to bunch your charitable donations into a Donor Advised Fund (DAF)? Below is a scenario you may want to discuss with your CPA or wealth advisor (or – for CPAs and advisors – an idea you may want to …
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By Loreen Huddleston, CPA Philanthropy is very personal. In my 30+ years as a CPA, I have worked with many different kinds of clients and I have seen that each client’s situation is unique. Some people are motivated by the causes they love; some are primarily looking for a solution for their tax situation; and some …
In December of 2019, the Foundation welcomed two new staff members to our team in San Jose: Nick Carney, Endowment and Planned Giving Manager, and Maya Reyes, Grants Program Manager. We are excited to introduce you to these two talented additions to our team.
By Nick Carney I love hiking and one of my favorite places to go is into the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz mountains. I think redwood trees are amazing. Not because of their overwhelming height or longevity, but because of the strength they are able to sustain. Redwood trees grow in circle groves and …
By Marie Galetto-Dugoni The Catholic Community Foundation of Santa Clara County awarded the first-ever Catholic Impact Scholar Award to Ian da Silva of Bellarmine College Prep. This award is given to a junior who exemplifies the impact that a Catholic high school education has on a student’s future goals and view of the world around …