The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, New York, Inc. was established in February, 1995 as a not-for-profit charitable organization. Its purpose is to preserve and enhance the mission of the diocese, its parishes, Catholic Charities programs and agencies, Catholic schools and other “formation” programs through the building of long-term endowment funds through the generous ongoing support of the Catholic faithful and other friends of the Church.
The programs of Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany depend upon your goodwill. To that end, there are a myriad of easy giving options from which you can choose – from naming us as a beneficiary in your will to a more complex trust arrangement.
We’ve created this easy-to-understand website to help you find the gift that's right for you. Here you can learn how to plan a gift to Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. We'll tell you about creative giving strategies that enhance your, and your family's, well being and help us as well.
This website is interactive and fun to use:
If you're already considering certain giving options, simply click on Compare Gift Options and select the gifts you want to learn more about.
If you're not sure how our gift plans can meet your financial goals, enter the Legacy Planner®, and follow the trail to the gifts that will work best for you. Each option you select leads to more choices, letting you design your own gift plan.
Request a personalized gift illustration from us that details your plan, read our most recent Tip of the Day, and refer to the FAQ's and Glossary sections.
5 Trustees, with Bishop Howard Hubbard as President, who are counseled by both a 15-member Advisory Board and a 5-member Investment Advisory Committee, govern the Foundation. Additionally, the daily management of the Foundation is the responsibility of the Executive Director of Development and Stewardship.
All Foundation accounts are held in Bank of America and the funds are invested over a broad spectrum of fixed assets and equities according to the investment policy of the Foundation. The Independent Auditor for the Foundation is KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP.
Currently there are over 75 established accounts in the Foundation.
Welcome! We hope you enjoy the site.
Development and Stewardship Office Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany 40 North Main Avenue Albany, NY 12203
518-453-6676 | Fax:
E-mail: nicole.pezzulo@rcda.org
