After leading the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) for 29 years, Mark Conzemius will be officially stepping down as President/CEO at the end of 2023. “I have been so very blessed to be involved in the work of the Church through the CCFESD,” said Conzemius. “To journey with faith-filled, generous donors who…
The IRA Charitable Rollover. Required Minimum Distributions (RMD): As of January 2023, under the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, the required age for minimum distributions (RMDs) increased to 73 (up from the previous age of 72). Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD): At age 70½ an amount of up to $100,000 each year can be directed to…
In serving directed giving by donors to specific Catholic parishes, schools, cemeteries, and other ministries, the CCFESD maintains a strong commitment to Catholic stewardship. This involves both good financial accounting as well as Catholic Responsible Investing, with an annual independent audit. For the seven months ending January 31, 2023, results are as following: All…
The Church, in her genius, begins the New Year with a celebration of motherhood; a celebration of the heroic courage and humble wisdom of a young girl. That young girl, as you probably guessed, is Mary, Mother of God, whom we celebrate on January 1 of each year. Mary is not only the young girl…
Christmas at The Cathedral "Journey in Faith" Blessed with six sell out audiences In spite of the stormy weather, the Catholic Community Foundation was blessed to host over 5,000 people at seven Christmas at The Cathedral concerts, including the dress rehearsal for the homeless guests of the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, Banquet, St Francis House; and immigrant families from Our…
Many of our donors are passionate about Catholic education and have established endowment funds to pass on their legacy of faith in perpetuity by supporting Catholic Schools. This has a great impact on the ability of these schools to sustain their annual budgets and allow their ministry to thrive. In July 2022 our foundation was…
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At the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota, our priority is the well-being of our donors, event participants, staff and the entire Diocese. During this time of uncertainty, we are monitoring the status of COVID-19 daily with a primary goal of keeping everyone safe and healthy. As stronger restrictions have become imposed, the Catholic Community Foundation, along with the members of the Bishop’s Fishing Tournament committee, has reached the decision to pivot this year’s tournament to a virtual event.
Your support of the virtual Bishop’s Fishing Tournament is needed now more than ever. If you have already registered, THANK YOU for your support and understanding. A member of our team will reach out to you to convert your registration to comply with this new virtual fishing event. If you have yet to sign up, we hope that you will do so. In this 24th year of the Bishop’s Fishing Tournament, your support continues to be so important. The tradition of this event and the amazing financial support cannot diminish. We thank you for your dedication and support!
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