Your Opportunity to Create a Lasting Legacy of Faith

The Hope and Heritage Society honors individuals and families who have demonstrated their commitment to the future of the Catholic Church in Rhode Island by establishing an endowed fund with the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island or by making a planned gift through their estate plans.

Membership in the Hope and Heritage Society includes those who have created a permanent endowment during their lifetime to support the ministries, parishes, schools, and charitable works they cherish, as well as those who have remembered the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island in their estate plans through a bequest, beneficiary designation, charitable trust, charitable gift annuity, or other planned gift.

By establishing an endowed fund or including the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island in your estate plans, members of the Hope and Heritage Society help strengthen the future of the Catholic Church and Catholic ministries throughout Rhode Island for generations to come.

Through your endowed fund or planned gift, you can support the causes and ministries that reflect your deepest values—helping to sustain faith formation, Catholic education, charitable outreach, parish life, vocations, and other important works of the Church.

On behalf of the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island, we invite you to consider membership in the Hope and Heritage Society as a meaningful expression of your faith, stewardship, and personal legacy.

Benefits of Membership
Members of the Hope and Heritage Society enjoy a variety of benefits and resources, including:

• Invitations to special Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island events, including gatherings with the Bishop of Providence and fellow Catholic leaders who share a commitment to advancing the Church’s mission
• Educational resources and information on estate planning, charitable giving, and stewardship opportunities
• Regular communications featuring Foundation news, ministry updates, and stories highlighting the impact of endowed funds and legacy gifts throughout Rhode Island
• Recognition in our annual report (or anonymity if requested)
• Recognition as a member of a community of faithful Catholics whose generosity is helping to strengthen and secure the future of the Church in Rhode Island for generations to come

Learn More About Planned Giving and Endowment Opportunities

To learn more about how you can support the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island through your estate plans or by establishing an endowed fund, please contact our office at 401-865-6851. A member of our team will be pleased to provide additional information and answer any questions you may have pertaining to:

• Gifts Made Through a Will or Living Trust
• Beneficiary Designation Gifts
• Gifts of Life Insurance
• Charitable Gift Annuities
• Charitable Remainder Trusts
• IRA Charitable Gifts

Foundation Operations Manager
Kyle Prudencio
kprudencio@dpvd.org
401-277-2117