2012 – 2013 ANNUAL REPORT “The future starts today, not tomorrow” Pope Francis canonizes Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II on April 27, 2014 The mission of the is to support the ministries of the Catholic community through the effective long-term management of endowment funds and the encouragement of stewardship. “Do not walk through time without leaving worthy evidence of your passage.” A letter from the Executive Director I am thankful to be able to share with you another annual report highlighting the good work of The Catholic Foundation. The Catholic Foundation has a unique role in the ministry of our Church. We are here to support and assist the many ministries of our Catholic community seeking to build The Kingdom of God on earth. We do this by managing endowment funds, providing grants, and helping our fellow Catholics plan their own personal legacies. The Catholic Foundation oversees endowment funds for all 118 parishes, missions, and schools in the Archdiocese. We also manage endowments for the Archdiocese itself, for private Catholic schools, Catholic Charities, The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Ignatius House. Some endowments provide scholarships to Catholic schools. Others provide financial distributions for seminarians, campus ministry programs, and to parishes and other entities singled out by our growing number of donors for special attention. A donor – whether individual or institutional (the Archdiocese, for example) – may provide money for a specific purpose and even advise on the charitable direction the fund will take. The Catholic Foundation will handle the administration of the gifts on behalf of the donor. Are you interested in being part of this great work? Whether you are a first-time donor or a longtime supporter, we stand ready to assist you as you make plans to give back to God through a current or future gift. That is our special ministry. (And remember, you don’t have to be rich to build a Catholic legacy.) We invite you to turn the pages and observe the surprising growth of The Catholic Foundation over the last five years – clear evidence The Catholic Foundation is meeting great needs here in North Georgia. Then turn to us when you feel the time is right and build your legacy and the future of the Church. Best regards, Nancy Dinka Coveny, Executive Director 3 Providing Service through Strengthening Parishes through Stewardship PARTNERING Parish Enrichment Grants Beginning in 2011, the Founda- Since the fall of 2009, The Catholic tion partnered with the Office of WITH OUR PASTORS Foundation of North Georgia Stewardship in the Archdiocese and OUR PARISHES has awarded $60,755 in of Atlanta to provide scholar- parish enrichment grants. ships for pastors to attend the Our priests seek to fulfill the spiritual needs of These grants were inspired annual International Catholic our parish communities. But many must also manage by a suggestion at the first Stewardship Council Conference. the complex daily operations of their parishes. Pastors Advisory Council Presentations, workshops, and We work hard to assist those priests in our meeting by Monsignor Dan liturgies bring Christian stewardship Archdiocese with that task. Stack of St. Francis of Assisi in into focus for the priests attending. Our supporters like you Cartersville. Acting on that, the Board Applications to attend the annual ICSC make that possible. of Directors created a special grants program conference are available in May each year. just for needs identified by pastors. Twice each year the board provides $10,000 in grants to “The ICSC conference was an opportunity for me provide assistance for small projects or programs to grow in knowledge to better serve the people of God. that enrich a parish. I think it is a conference that can benefit both clergy and lay people in their mission to evangelize and build the Kingdom General Grants of God.” Father Fernando Molina-Restrepo, St. Theresa’s In addition to the Parish Enrichment Grants, parishes can Catholic Church, Douglasville submit applications to the Foundation’s General Grants program, which also provides funds to Catholic schools, Funding the Future of Our Parishes nonprofits, and Archdiocesan ministries. Our General Grants We also manage an endowment fund for each parish and mission fund religious education, youth ministry, preschools, Hispanic in the Archdiocese. Our gift planning and estate planning ministry, audio-visual needs, and ministries for the poor and services help parishes grow, promote Catholic legacies, and elderly. Since 2008, the General Grants program has provided bring peace of mind to families across Georgia. When you are $99,550 to parishes. We accept all grant applications in March ready to make a gift to your parish’s endowment fund, we are and September. here to help. “Pray, pray for us bishops and priests. We have such need in order to stay faithful, to be men who watch over the flock and also over ourselves.” POPE FRANCIS MAY 2013 4 our PASTORS ADVISORY COUNCIL This committee is made up of pastors charged with facilitating deeper communications and providing feedback about the needs of the pastors and parishes. MEMBERS OF THE PASTORS The Reverend Monsignor Jim Schillinger, S. T. L. ADVISORY COUNCIL* Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Atlanta Central Deanery The Reverend Monsignor Daniel Stack, Chairman St. Francis of Assisi Church, Cartersville The Reverend Daniel R. Toof Northwest Deanery St. Anna’s Church, Monroe East Deanery The Reverend Henry Atem St. George’s Church, Newnan *The seats for the North Metro and Northwest Metro Southwest Deanery Deaneries are not currently filled. The Reverend Kevin Hargaden St. Matthew’s Church, Tyrone PREVIOUS PASTORS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS South Deanery The Reverend Monsignor Peter Rau, Former Chairman The Reverend José Luis Hernández-Ayala The Reverend Monsignor Stephen Churchwell St. Mark’s Church, Clarkesville The Reverend Paul Berny Northeast Deanery The Reverend Gregory Goolsby The Reverend Roberto Herrera The Reverend Michael Kingery Queen of Angels Church, Thomson The Reverend Adrian Pleus Southeast Deanery The Reverend Thomas Reilly The Reverend Philip Ryan The Reverend Eric Hill The Reverend Paul Williams Prince of Peace Church, Flowery Branch The Reverend Richard P. Wise Northeast Metro Deanery Below: Archbishop Gregory and clergy at the 2013 Mass of the Deo Gratias Society. the FOUNDERS SOCIETY From strong beginnings, a fulfilling and promising future. The original members of the Founders Society contributed funds to begin The Catholic Foundation. Many of those generous people served on the formation committee or as a founding board member. The Society continues to grow with donors who gave at least $5,000 to The Catholic Foundation Endowment Fund. Their gifts support our ministry and strengthen our future. We list the members of the Founders Society with profound gratitude and respect. John and Carol Almeter Dr. and Mrs. Michael M. E. Johns Mary B. Schwab Atlanta Foundation Charles G. Johnson† David and Erin Seng Gertrude Aulbach† Mr. † and Mrs. Joseph West Jones Alex† and Betty Smith George Aulbach Milton Jones Mrs. J. Albert Snitzer Jack and Isabel Baker Katherine John Murphy Foundation Mr.† and Mrs.† Hughes Spalding, Jr. Gregory and Juanita Baranco James and Maura Kelly Mrs. Augustus Sterne† The Reverend Joseph Beltran† Mrs. James G. Kenan† B. Terrell Paula Lawton Bevington Donald and Mickie Keough Michael and Shirley Trapp Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Brown The Reverend Monsignor R. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wallace Timothy J. Cambias Sr. Donald Kiernan Dr. Donald P. Williams† Linda Williams Cattanach The Most Reverend James P. Lyke† Mrs. Franklin Wright James P. Chevis Sr. Mary Ryan and Henry G. Mark and Elen Christopher Kuhrt Foundation † DECEASED James† and Virginia† Conrads Frank McAdams William and Gloria Cortez The Reverend Monsignor John F. Mr. James Davies McDonough† Below: Founders Society members Myrtle Davis The Reverend Michael McKeever† Michael and Donna Egan The Reverend Monsignor Edward J. Dillon Metropolitan Atlanta Community The Most Reverend John F. Donoghue† Foundation - Special Fund #9 Durward & Mary Fornara Fincher Fund The Reverend Monsignor James Miceli† Michael and Donna Egan Pauline Mollands† Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Stephen Elliott Nell Moltz† Mr.† and Mrs. Richard Everett Mr.† and Mrs. Kenneth J. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Fitzgerald Thomas and Linda Norwood Haroldina Lee Franch† The Reverend Joseph Peacock† Mr. † and Mrs. Martin Gatins Philip and Irene Toll Gage Foundation Roberto† and Olga Goizueta Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prendergast T. Michael and Kathy Hodell Steven Schlacter Walter and Evelyn Hoff L. Phillip and Jane Humann Ida Alice Ryan Charitable Trust Danny Ingram Mr.† and Mrs. William Izlar 6 John and Mary Franklin Foundation For business leader and Board Member Emerita Juanita Baranco, a donor-advised fund was the perfect way to honor her family and mark her lasting commitment to the Foundation and its work. The co-owner of Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead (along with her husband, Gregory Baranco), Juanita, a former assistant attorney general of the State of Georgia, has a long involvement with non-profits in metro Atlanta. In addition to being on the formative committee of The Catholic Foundation’s board, she heads the Board of Trustees for Clark Atlanta University. She has also given generously of her time to the Community Foundation this DONOR-ADVISED FUND of Greater Atlanta and many other charities. HAS MANY LIGHTS The establishment of The Catholic Foundation in 1992 BY AMY BONESTEEL SMITH “made all the sense in the world,” given the growth of the Above: Juanita and Greg Baranco Catholic population in the metro area, she said. Juanita was responding to the request of Monsignor Edward J. Dillon, pastor of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Both she and Gregory are members of the Founders Society of the Foundation, as is Monsignor Dillon. Another area of her concern is more personal: “I had a After making initial contributions as a board member would, brother with Down’s Syndrome,” she explains.