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Why TCF?

Chartered in 1926, TCF has both navigated the most challenging financial investment periods and made sound, long-term investment decisions, providing steady growth and security for churches in the Diocese of Pennsylvania.

While we are an organization with a 94-year history and a wealth of knowledge in the world of investment, odds are that if you talk to someone about TCF they will be on a first-name basis with each of us here in Philadelphia.

"When we were beginning our relationship, we had to get a cashier’s check from Vanguard to start our TCF fund," explains The Rev. Dr. Mike Sowards, who was in a time crunch. "So after he tried to talk me through it on the phone, Ryan hopped in his car, drove from Norristown to Collegeville and picked up our check so that we could start our account."

It was important to us,
so it was important to TCF. The Rev. Dr. Mike Sowards

Stronger Together
At TCF, we believe in the mission, vision and values of our client churches and organizations, and we invest with those values in mind. We provide a secure, strong investment platform through our collective investing power, providing an investment vehicle with a greater opportunity for growth.

Keeping a Focus on What's Important
We know that a church is not merely a building, a property, a worship service. Each church is part of its community, making a difference in the lives of people both in the pews and outside of the walls. This year, with lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings, has shined a brighter light on this reality.

By providing financial stability and confidence, TCF allows churches to maintain focus on keeping connected:: finding new ways to worship, ways to serve, and new ways to be the church.

Connect with TCF
To learn more about how to partner with TCF, send us a message here or, better yet, call Lori Daniels at 215-220-9886 or Ryan Campbell at 215-621-8310.


Annual Report

Revisit TCF's 2023 highlights. Our 2023 Annual Report is now available for download:

TCF 2023 Annual Report



Our Philosophy

Founded in 1926, The Church Foundation (TCF) is deeply committed to serving the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Our core mission is to manage and grow the financial assets entrusted to us by churches, chapels, missions, and affiliated institutions across the diocese.
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TCF At A Glance

Click on the link below to download our TCF flyer and our TCF brochure and learn more about The Church Foundation (TCF) and how we were established to help guide parishes and institutions within the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania towards asset growth and financial stability through our investment and endowment management services.

The Church Foundation

THE CHURCH FOUNDATION BROCHURE



Why Choose Us?

The Church Foundation guides parishes and institutions within the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania toward asset growth by providing cost-effective investment and endowment management services.

Why Choose Us?

The Church Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation chartered in 1926 as a service organization for the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania to support chu…

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Frequently Asked Questions


TCF Audited Statements

Impeccable record keeping and clear and efficient operational processes are important to us at the The Church Foundation, and our reliability is exemplified through our external audits of the Consolidated Fund.

As is procedure, records are retained for seven years:
    Financial Statements: Year Ended December, 2023 and 2022
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Lori Daniels
Executive Director
215-220-9886 
Lisa Reinhardt
Operations Manager
215-621-8310 

Lori Daniels

Executive Director
215-220-9886 |

As the Executive Director of The Church Foundation (TCF), Lori Daniels stands at the helm, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. In her role, she oversees and monitors investments to ensure financial integrity and serves the Board in its fiduciary duties as trustee and custodian for assets owned by churches, chapels, missions, and institutions within the Diocese of Pennsylvania. Lori leads TCF's business development efforts and fosters professional relationships, with the overarching goal of establishing endowments for every Episcopal entity in the Diocese. She is also dedicated to expanding planned giving resources through increased program education.

Lori joined TCF as an Operations Specialist, transitioning to Operations Manager before being named Executive Director. Her ascent to this leadership role is a testament to her exceptional leadership talents, ability to cultivate positive business relationships, and a clear, forward-looking vision for TCF's future. Lori is passionate about people and deeply values the talents of each team member.

Under Lori's leadership, TCF has achieved several notable milestones. She oversaw a significant increase in managed assets, spearheaded comprehensive rebranding efforts, and played a crucial role in a diocesan endowments review, which resulted in increased distributions to fund missions and ministry initiatives. Additionally, Lori has spearheaded the offering of planned giving resources on TCF's website, enhancing accessibility and support for Episcopal entities.

Lori holds a Master of Science in Management with a Nonprofit Specialization and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Humanities. She is committed to continuing her professional development in nonprofit management, endowments, and investments.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Lori loves to travel, is an avid reader and knitter, and enjoys biking and hiking. Her dream is to one day live close to a beach, where she can continue to enjoy these passions.

Lisa Reinhardt

Operations Manager
215-621-8310 |

Our newest member is Lisa Reinhardt, Operations Manager, working closely with our Executive Director to facilitate daily operations. Bringing administrative and organizational talents, Lisa was with the Diocese of Pennsylvania for over 12 years, coming to us from St. James’ Episcopal Church in Collegeville where she served as Director of Parish Operations and Communications.

Lisa’s experience includes co-developing practices that standardize and streamline workflow. She also created an online presence for St. James’ to communicate with parishioners, now a lifeline for remote parishioners. She plans to help create both of these for TCF including periodic newsletters to strengthen relationships with parishioners.

With a flair for graphic design blended with communication skills, Lisa assisted the rector at St. James’ to rebrand and standardize colors, styles, and logos for all ministries used in print, website, social media, and mass emails. She developed a comprehensive manual for all media use now adopted by several other parishes. She hopes to develop a similar standard for TCF.

Aware of the financial stability of a healthy church, Lisa looks forward to learning more. She will strive to achieve over 90% of churches partnering and investing with TCF, while in turn offering each partner valuable assistance in daily procedures, growth, stability and longevity.

Communication is pivotal to a good partnership. Lisa holds a B.S. in Communication Studies and truly values everyone she encounters. She loves to spend quality time with her family and host events for friends. Her favorite summer tradition is traveling with her three daughters to Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

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