The Catholic Community Foundation of the Diocese of Cleveland was honored with two 2025 International Catholic Stewardship Council awards at the ICSC’s 63rd annual conference Sept. 21-24 in Chicago, Illinois. The foundation won honorable mention in the Diocesan Stewardship Effort and Total Planned Giving Effort categories.
ICSC is a professional organization recognized internationally as a source of education, networking and information to advance the ministry of Christian stewardship as a way of life in the Roman Catholic Church, and to promote the cause of Catholic philanthropy in dioceses and parishes worldwide. It is the only organization dedicated exclusively to advancing Christian stewardship, Catholic philanthropy and resource development in North America as well as overseas. Founded in 1962, ICSC has more than 1,200 members representing over 800 dioceses and archdioceses, parish communities, Catholic organizations and professional firms internationally.
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by the International Catholic Stewardship Council,” said Patrick Grace, executive director of the Catholic Community Foundation. “These awards affirm the dedication of our staff, board and generous donors throughout the eight-county Diocese of Cleveland who live out the call to stewardship each day.”
The Catholic Community Foundation is dedicated to enriching lives by encouraging faithful philanthropy. The foundation supports the mission of the Cleveland Diocese to provide for the spiritual, educational and charitable needs of people throughout Northeast Ohio. Since its inception in 2000, the foundation has raised more than $700 million to support Catholic Charities, Catholic education, priestly formation and other ministries in the Diocese of Cleveland.