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.

$
10
M+

Distributed by OCF in 2023

74
%

Supported Catholic Schools

26
%

Supported Parishes, Retired Priests
and Other Ministries

News

Inspiring Stories

Your generous actions through The Orange Catholic Foundation have a visible impact across our Catholic community.

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Couple Transforms Retirement Savings into Educational Blessings

Maureen and Dan Habel have found immense joy in using their Individual Retirement Accounts to support students at St. Anne Catholic School in Santa Ana. Discover how this is a tax-advantaged way that you can help your Catholic community.
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Three Questions to Ask Before Making Your Legacy Plan

Discover how to create a Catholic will or trust to save your family money, honor your faith, and leave a lasting legacy.
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$440K Stock Donation Helps Push Church Project Forward

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Irvine is nearing its goal of building a permanent church thanks to generous parishioners, with one anonymous donor making a big impact through a stock donation. Learn more about how you can maximize your impact and tax benefits by contributing to the church's building fund.
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Sister Parishes Help Send 153 Students to Catholic School

The generosity of parishioners from 10 Catholic Churches helped over 150 students receive a Catholic education through the Sister Parish Initiative. This heartwarming story shows the impact on both the students and the donors, creating a special bond between these communities. Read more to see how you can contribute to this meaningful program.
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Hellos from Heaven Spur Servite Senior to Make Faith Cool

The Greenlee family, devastated by the loss of two children, finds solace in their Catholic faith. Luke, inspired by his experiences, hopes to share his story and help others find faith.
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WWII Veteran's Lifelong Motto Fuels Family's Legacy of Generosity

World War II hero Jack Croul and his family are being recognized for their incredible generosity! The Croul Family Foundation has partnered with the Orange Catholic Foundation (OCF) to donate over $1 million in Catholic school tuition assistance. Inspired by Jack's faith and commitment to helping others, his children and grandchildren are actively involved in carrying on the family's philanthropic legacy.

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