Each January, Carol and I review the past year or two and begin a process of goal setting. Reflection is essential and a great jumping off point.
Foundations in Faith
- 2 full-time staff
- Assets in 2023 = $25M
- Assets in 2025 = $38M (52% growth in 2 years)
Key Initiatives in past two years
- Updated Mission Statement: Foundations in Faith is dedicated to empowering and transforming pastoral ministries in the Diocese of Bridgeport by inspiring discipleship and providing essential funding, guidance, and resources, all in service of The One.
- Foundations in Charity merged with Foundations in Faith in 2024
- Supporting a total of 11 Pastoral Ministries
- Welcomed four new Board Members in past two years
- Published Foundations in Faith Impact Report
- Published The St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes Igniting Renewal Report
- Launched a custom Grant Management System (GMS) with recent 2.0 User Enhancements to streamline applications, reviews, transfers, reporting and more
- Secured 4 Legacy Gift commitments in partnership with the DOB Development Team
- Established new Named Fund with DAF-like features, designed as a prototype to attract additional donors
Grant Making Activities
- $8M+ in total grants since 2019
- Four grant types: two traditional – two rapid response
- Heavily invested in Young Adult Programs – fueling momentum
- Nearly 80% of Diocese of Bridgeport parishes have received FIF grants
- “Transformative” initiative: St. Francis Xavier Fund for Missionary Parishes
Future Forward
- 2026 Board Retreat with Strategic discussions: Envisioning the Future of Foundations in Faith
