IRA QCDs, Appreciated Stock Reduce Taxes; Strengthen Catholic Causes Forever

Long before the April 15th filing deadline, February is when serious tax planning conversations begin. Individuals, families, and their advisors look beyond last year’s returns and start positioning their finances for maximum efficiency and impact. Increasingly, those discussions are turning to strategic charitable tools that not only advance personal tax goals but also strengthen the Catholic institutions that shape lives and communities. Among the most powerful — and often underused…

Faith, Excellence, and a Future That Endures

As Catholic Schools Week 2026 unfolds across the nation, classrooms throughout the Diocese of Allentown are alive with celebration, prayer, and a renewed sense of mission. For 33 Catholic schools serving more than 9,000 students across Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties, the annual observance is more than a tradition — it is a public witness to the enduring power of faith-based education. “Catholic schools have stood the test…

Family Establishes Fund at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

A new teacher excellence endowment fund has been established at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Bethlehem, thanks to the generosity and vision of the Capobianco Family Foundation. The Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Teacher Excellence Endowment Fund will support a dedicated teacher excellence program that provides annual honorariums to recognize outstanding K–8 faculty, along with professional development opportunities for teachers and staff. The fund reflects the Capobianco…

New Linda Lapos & Paul Wirth Family Endowment Fund

For Linda Lapos and Paul Wirth, a family endowment fund not only provides a heartfelt way to honor the memory of their parents, it also allows them to support Catholic causes close to their hearts for generations to come. “The Catholic Foundation has a great track record of securing the future for Catholic ministries,” Paul said. “We are proud to be a small part of it with our family endowment…

Turn Christmas Gratitude Into a Gift That Lasts Forever

As Christmas draws near, we’re surrounded by reminders of God’s generosity — light in the darkness, hope renewed, and blessings shared with those we love. It’s a season that invites us to reflect on the gifts that truly endure — and how we can give back in ways that make a lasting difference. At the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, this holy time becomes an opportunity to turn Christmas gratitude…

Futureproofing Catholic Causes: 2025 Annual Impact Report

2025 Annual Impact Report Shows Strong Continued Support for Catholic Causes The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania is proud to share our 2025 Annual Impact Report. The pages of this publication detail the incredible stories of how generous donors have impacted the Catholic communities we have served since 2013. (more…)

Christ Comes, Sees, and Conquers

Christ Comes, Sees, and Conquers At the start of Advent, our pastor preached about Christ’s three comings: He came at Christmas, He comes now in our daily lives, and He will come again at the end of time. As I sat there listening, the famous Roman saying popped into my head—Veni, Vidi, Vici—”I came, I saw, I conquered.” Julius Caesar’s declaration of swift military victory. We can reflect on these…

Annual Return Outperforms Benchmarks, Surpasses National Peers

A Sound and Disciplined Investment Process Produces Outstanding Results Despite the dramatic swings in the market during the fourth quarter of its fiscal year, the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania’s investment portfolios outperformed all its benchmarks to outpace both similarly-sized endowments and foundations, as well as larger peers nationally for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The Catholic Foundation Portfolio Almost Doubles Its Annual Return Goal The long-term investment…

Begin Again

Begin Again You may or may not know that the Church’s new year starts with Advent — not January 1st. A few years ago, we started a family tradition for ringing in the new Church year: pick a saint for the year. We sometimes pick saints out of a hat or flip to random pages in kids’ saint books. Then we ask for that saint’s intercession throughout the year. It’s…

Annual Meeting Outlines Bold Steps Towards Forever

Video Highlights Futureproof Vision At the 2025 State of the Foundation, we affirmed our powerful vision: to Futureproof our Catholic faith. Through strategic investments, growing family funds, and the expertise of professional advisors, we’re securing a future where Catholic ministries flourish. Together, we are transforming Catholic causes with purpose, resilience, and lasting strength.

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