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You, your family and the Church, that’s our mission together!

Welcome! We are here to serve as your Catholic philanthropic partners. Our foundation is committed to managing and distributing your generous donations and funds to help Catholic men, women, families, parishes, schools and ministries in Orange County thrive.

Let us show you how easy and impactful your next gift can be for your loved ones and to the Catholic causes you care about most.

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CBE 2025 Honorees
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Catholic School Check Delivery
CBE 2025 Honorees
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Jim Wahlberg, Keynote Speaker CBE 2025
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Jim Wahlberg, Keynote Speaker CBE 2025
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How Your Donations Support Catholic Life in Orange County

Your generosity fuels the mission of The Orange Catholic Foundation and helps lead more souls to heaven! With your guidance and philanthropic intent, gifts directly bless Catholic schools, parish life, retired priests and other Catholic ministries in the Diocese of Orange.

$
8
M+

Distributed by OCF in Fiscal Year 2024

43
%

Supported Catholic Schools

57
%

Supported Parishes, Retired Priests
and Other Ministries

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Inspiring Stories

Christ spoke in parables and lived what He preached. Enjoy the examples of modern-day saints who are doing the same throughout Orange County.

Santa Margarita Eagles Soar on Shoulders of Legacy
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Santa Margarita Eagles Soar on Shoulders of Legacy

His passion for Santa Margarita Catholic High School football was unmatched. Bradley “Brad” Dillahunty played with heart and led with kindness. When he tragically passed away in a car accident in June 2008, his family chose to honor his legacy in a powerful way. Today, more than 40 scholarship recipients carry his light forward. Each one is a part of OCF’s 25-year story of impact and hope.
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Holy Family Catholic School Student Inspired by St. Carlo Acutis
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Holy Family Catholic School Student Inspired by St. Carlo Acutis

Mateo Becerra is only 11, but he already knows who he wants to be like. After learning about St. Carlo Acutis, Mateo realized holiness is for anyone ready and willing to say "yes" to God. In a video interview, he shares how a spark was lit inside him at an OCF Catholic Professional Network event.
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Help LA Fund Donors Blessed Over 500 Families and Individuals with a New Beginning
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Help LA Fund Donors Blessed Over 500 Families and Individuals with a New Beginning

After the wildfires swept through Los Angeles County in January 2025, many looked to the Catholic Church as a beacon of hope. With guidance from their parish, more than 500 families and individuals received over $1.2 million in aid from the Help LA Fund, created and managed by OCF. Among them, the Perez family shared, “Because of you, we didn’t have to start from the bottom.”
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“The Great Commission is for us too. Through the creation of the Holy Spirit of God Endowment Fund, we hope to reignite the flame of faith in our young adults, teens and children.”

Anonymous Donor

“Each one of you has helped my parents generously, so that we can be in a school that is much more than a school. For it is a family, where we can be happy and grow into all that we can be.”
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Liam E. 2022 CBE Student Speaker

St. Anne School in Santa Ana

“There’s something so liberating about knowing that in every aspect of your life you can be truly, authentically Catholic in your actions. The benefit of The Orange Catholic Foundation is we empower donors to have the ability to really make change for those in our diocese.”
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Mary Brunson

Co-Founder and Vice President, Investing for Catholic
The Orange Catholic Foundation Board Member

“Partnering with The Orange Catholic Foundation makes all the sense in the world. It combines the opportunity to participate in Christ’s apostolic mission and these financial opportunities that save money in taxes and provide for charities that are near and dear to your heart.”
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Michael Offenheiser

OCF Advisor

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Mission

The Orange Catholic Foundation serves the Roman Catholic community of Orange County through philanthropy and stewarding funds to protect and support ministries which further our beliefs and values in loving service to God.

Vision

Relying on the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, The Orange Catholic Foundation is the vibrant center of philanthropy for the Roman Catholic community in Orange County, helping to sustain and enhance the faith life of all those it serves.

Investment Philosophy

Investments entrusted to the Orange Catholic Foundation are administered through socially and morally responsible funds that are in keeping with the tenants of Roman Catholic doctrine. The Foundation’s banking and financial partners are known for their fiscally conservative approach and socially responsible philosophies to ensure that our investments are managed in accordance with our Catholic faith and beliefs. For more information, please see our Catholic Responsible Investing webpage or visit USCCB’s Socially Responsible Guidelines.

The Investment Committee of the Foundation meets quarterly to review the historical and current performance of all funds and compares them to industry standards. The committee chooses the types of investments they deem prudent and socially responsible. They are committed to earning the best possible returns with low risks in order to protect and grow donors’ gifts.

The Orange Catholic Foundation Investment Committee is made up of experienced and knowledgeable business and community leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to grow the Foundation’s assets for the benefit of the Church of Orange. For more information about our investments, fund strategy and committee members, please contact The Orange Catholic Foundation.