The Office of Advancement is proud to oversee a growing number of named endowment funds that have been established to provide financial assistance to Bishop Moore Catholic. Each year a defined portion of the fund is awarded while the principal investment is held “in perpetuity” so that the vision of the donors will continue to make a difference at BMC. These funds have been established by alumni, parents, & friends of our school.
If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund or contributing to an existing endowment, please contact Tom Doyle, President, at doylet@bishopmoore.org or Tanya Starrett, Director of Advancement, at starrettt@bishopmoore.org or 407-293-7561, ext. 233
Endowments as of June 30, 2025.
Dawn Michelle Aberwald Endowment Fund
Dawn, Class of ‘82, graduated Valedictorian and was active in NHS, was a statistician for the basketball team, and was a member of the Latin Club and Tri-Hi-y. This endowment was started in memory of Dawn by her family. Gifts from this endowment will be granted in the following manner: 50% is awarded to the Valedictorian of BMC to cover ancillary college expenses and 50% to assist a current student from St. Andrews Catholic School in financial need. Siblings Dana ’75, Mark ’76, Leslie ’78, and Wendy ’80 are all graduates of Bishop Moore Catholic.
Balance: $ 64,295
Bishop Moore Endowment and Charitable Trust
Established to provide capital improvements, faculty and staff salaries, faculty and staff professional development, and student financial aid. Started in the early 1990s by supporters of Bishop Moore Catholic including the Breske, Farrell, Dunn, Perez, Martinez, Powers, Mullins, Madden, Guarneri, Kiley, Dittmer, Kelly, Adamson, Brown, Bunning Dempsey, Maroon, and Bert families.
Balance: $ 4,578,855
Joanne C. Brown Memorial Endowment Fund
Joanne was a person of faith and lived a life serving others. During the 1980s, she was a tireless volunteer at BMC and is credited with completing the first alumni directory. This endowment was created so young people would have the gift of a Catholic education and a deeper relationship with God. This endowment will provide tuition assistance for a Catholic student to remain at BMC. Joanne and her husband Bill are the proud parents of Lori ’81, Don ’83, Linda ’85, and many grandchildren.
Balance: $ 106,014
Maria Boudet & de la Roza Family Endowment
Beginning in 1966, Señora Maria Boudet taught Spanish at Bishop Moore for 25 years. She was also the Chairperson of the Language Department and the Dean of Students for two years. She was beloved by her students, faculty, and staff. During her tenure, she helped initiate various Spanish courses, the Spanish club, and the Spanish Honor Society that promoted language learning and culture within the school community. Maria is a source of strength and inspiration to all who know her. This fund was established by her loving family to honor and continue Maria’s legacy of faith and quality teaching at Bishop Moore. The endowment will provide annual funding for technology enhancements and infrastructure as needed by the students and faculty.
Balance: $ 114,639
Bruno Family Endowment
Adele and Lou Bruno understand the financial challenges large families face when pursuing a Catholic education for multiple children. As parents of seven Bishop Moore alumni, Sarah ’03, John ’04, Nancy ’05, Elena ’08, Catherine ’11, Louie ’14, and Isabella ’17, the Brunos often had three or four children enrolled at the same time. In recognition of these sacrifices, they have established an endowment to support “large families,” defined as those with two or more children currently enrolled at Bishop Moore, or one child at Bishop Moore with two or more siblings attending a Catholic partner school. The endowment is primarily intended to cover the $600 registration fee, but may also be used to assist with the cost of extracurricular activities, uniforms, books, and other incidental fees.
Balance: $ 27,362
The Gary Burkey Student-Athlete Endowment
Provides financial support for student-athletes who cannot afford the ancillary expenses required to participate in their sport. Interest from this endowment will be used to cover costs associated with in-season expenses which are a requirement of team members. Gary was an avid sports fan and this endowment was started in his memory celebrating his love of athletics. His wife Julie started this endowment. Grandchildren Blake ’21, Kate ’25 and Juliet ‘27 are BMC Hornets.
Balance: $ 31,279
Andrew P. Caneza Foundation Endowment Fund
Andrew P. Caneza was a loving father and grandfather who was a strong supporter of Catholic education. His family began this endowment in his loving memory to offer financial assistance to a student in need. Grandchildren Jennifer Caneza Black ’93, Tory Whitson Lee ’94, and Andrew Caneza ’97, and great-grandchild Ireland Black ‘24 are all alumni of Bishop Moore. Great-grandchildren and current BMC students include Brooklyn Black, Riley Caneza, and Daniel Scott.
Balance: $ 214,028
Coto Family Fund
Provides financial assistance to families in need of support to pay tuition. The Matriarch of the family, Norma Coto, was a beloved former faculty member. Norma Coto was part of our World Languages Department and taught Spanish from 1971-2000. She started the Las Avispas Club and was an advocate for celebrating cultural diversity. In 2015, Bishop Moore honored Norma Coto for her love and dedication to Catholic education in Central Florida.
Balance: $ 10,943
John Kevin Doyle Fund
Provides financial support to Bishop Moore faculty members for professional development. The purpose of the fund is to support teachers in their pursuit of advancement in their expertise in teaching. John Kevin Doyle, the oldest brother of President Thomas Doyle, was a faculty member at Benedictine University, Chicago. As a professor of Business, Kevin was passionate about improving his skills in education. Upon Kevin’s passing away from renal cancer, the Doyle family started this endowment in his honor.
Balance: $ 25,746
Bill Dunn Alumni Scholarship Endowment
The BMC Alumni Association presents a scholarship to one male and one female senior each year. All seniors are eligible. Bill Dunn III, class of '65 had a commitment and passion for Bishop Moore Catholic. His passing, in April 2023, ignited his classmates, teammates, and friends to raise funds to add his name to this scholarship. Established January 2024.
Balance: $ 33,895
Faith In Action: The Saint Carlo Acutis Endowment
The Andrew P. Caneza Family Foundation has established an endowment fund to support the ongoing needs of Bishop Moore Catholic’s Campus Ministry Department. This generous gift will help fund retreats, mission trips, hospitality, educational materials, and staff development—ultimately expanding opportunities for evangelization and deepening the faith experience of our students.
Balance $ 517,018
Charles and Janet Ferrell Scholarship Endowment
The Charles and Janet Ferrell Scholarship Endowment provides tuition assistance to students transitioning from St. Andrew Catholic School to Bishop Moore High School. This endowment honors the legacy of Charles and Janet Ferrell, who were married for 64 years before Charles’ passing in 2018. Together, they raised a family of six boys and four girls—Charles, Rich, Jim, Tom, Kathy, Karen, Frank, John, Mary, and Kaleen.
The Ferrells experienced the profound loss of two infant sons, Charles and John, who both passed away at just two years old. All eight of their surviving children attended St. Andrew Catholic School and most went on to graduate from Bishop Moore, carrying on a family tradition of faith and education.
Charles was deeply committed to his parish, serving as a lector and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist at St. Andrew’s Church. Both Charles and Janet were unwavering supporters of their children’s school activities, always fostering a sense of community and involvement. Janet, now 90 years old, continues to cherish the values of family, faith, and education that were so central to her and Charles’ lives.
This scholarship endowment is a testament to the Ferrell family's dedication to Catholic education and their enduring commitment to helping future generations of students succeed.
Balance: $ 107,992
Guardian Angel Endowment
Provides financial assistance to BMC student’s families who are in crisis due to an emergency. The purpose of the fund is to lighten a family’s financial burden when facing serious illness, loss of employment, or other factors that affect their ability to pay school-related expenses such as tuition, technology, books, uniforms, lunch accounts, sports teams, and other essentials.
Balance: $ 445,768
Ann Hefferin Memorial Endowment
An annual scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a college-bound graduate in memory of Ann Marie Hefferin ‘11. Ann died suddenly in her freshman year of college at UCF. Ann was an "Angel" in disguise to all who knew and met her, as she lived her most spirited life as a child and young woman. At Bishop Moore, Ann was active as an officer in the English National Honor Society, a member of Rho Kappa, Science National Honor Society, National Honor Society, Junior Civitan, and Varsity lacrosse, and participated in Peer Ministry. Ann’s brothers John ’09 and Nick ’17 are alums of Bishop Moore.
Balance: $ 43,292
Leonard “Pa” Jones Endowment
The Leonard Jones Endowment was established to support the growth and development of the computer science program at Bishop Moore Catholic High School.
This endowment honors the legacy of Leonard “Pa” Jones, whose love, foresight, and commitment to family left a lasting impact. His grandson, Waymon Armstrong ’79, experienced firsthand the transformative power of a Bishop Moore education thanks to Pa’s sacrifice and belief in the importance of faith-based formation.
In 1976, Waymon’s family relocated to Orlando during a time of personal hardship.
The Leonard Jones Endowment stands as a tribute to Pa’s vision and generosity, ensuring future generations of students have access to the same opportunities in education, technology, and faith that shaped Waymon’s life.
Balance: $ 49,964
Peter and Catherine McCaffrey Endowment Fund
Established in memory of Peter and Catherine McCaffrey, parents of Anne Schultz. Joe and Anne Schultz established a fund that would provide financial assistance for an incoming freshman student from St. James Cathedral School. Son Christopher ’18 is a graduate of Bishop Moore Catholic. Joe and Anne served on the BMC Annual Fund and Marketing committees.
Balance: $ 81,295
Perreault Family Endowment Fund
Established to assist those called to serve in Catholic vocations. Proceeds will provide tuition assistance and supplemental living expenses while on their religious formation. Paul Perreault ’75 responded to a call to priesthood, attended seminary, and during his discernment was called to the vocation of married life. Sister Odette ’76 and Brother George ’72 are graduates of Bishop Moore.
Balance: $ 52,332
Robert & Jonghyun Peterson Memorial Endowment Fund
Provides tuition assistance to a BMC student in need who has suffered the death of a parent. As an adolescent, Bob Peterson lost both of his parents to early deaths. He continued his Catholic school education at Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY, and Assumption College in Worcester, MA, due in part to the love and support he received from his Catholic community. Bob went on to attend graduate school at Georgetown University, where he met his wife, Jonghyun. They continued their commitment to Catholic education by sending all of their children to Catholic schools, including Bishop Moore (Jesslyn’92, Alyssa’93, Luke’96, and Tiana'99 ‘99). Jonghyun was also the school librarian at St. Mary Magdalen School and archivist for the Diocese of Orlando. Bob passed away in 2009, and Jonghyun in 2025.
Balance: $ 69,948
The Dave Powers Memorial Endowment Fund
After Dave Powers, Class of ‘74, passed away, officers of United Legacy Bank created the fund to ensure Dave’s legacy. Interest from the endowment directly benefits the Black & Gold Brigade in purchasing musical instruments and band uniforms. Dave is considered the quintessential loyal Hornet. His love for Bishop Moore’s Black & Gold Brigade was endless. Dave was a school board member and chaired several fundraising drives to expand the BMC campus. Daughters Amanda ’09, Alison ‘11, Angie ’13, and son David ‘15 are graduates of Bishop Moore Catholic.
Balance: $ 63,069
Kelly Reen Memorial Endowment
Kelly Erin Reen was a graduate of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School and a Sophomore at BMC at the time of her passing (2008). Kelly was a member of the soccer and track teams and active in the Social Justice Club. Our "Belle" as she was called, had a gift for friendship. A memorial scholarship is awarded in her loving memory. A $1,000 award is granted each year to a graduating senior from BMC. Siblings Caitlin ’06, Lauren ’08, and twin Siblings Michael and Matthew ’14 are graduates of Bishop Moore.
Balance: $ 31,853
Sr. Dorothy Sayers Endowment
Sr. Dorothy Sayers served as Principal of Holy Family Catholic School since its inception in 1996, retiring in 2023. Throughout Sr. Dorothy’s 28 years of leadership, HFCS has enjoyed an impressive reputation of award-winning excellence in academics, religion, sports, and the arts. Sister is being honored for her outstanding service and commitment to Catholic education in Central Florida by establishing this endowment in her name. The Sr. Dorothy Sayers endowment is established in perpetuity and the interest earned will be used to assist in-need HFCS graduate(s) with partial tuition assistance to attend BMC.
Balance: $ 139,580
Shaughnessy-Mantle Family Endowment
Kevin and Linda Shaughnessy have left an impact on Catholic education and are passionate about serving the most vulnerable in our community. This endowment was created after Linda’s loving mother. Proceeds from this endowment will be used to help a current Catholic student at BMC whose family suffers a crisis creating financial difficulty (such as the death of a parent, loss of job, or serious illness). The Shaughnessy Alumni children are Ryan ‘99, Courtney Shaughnessy Byrnes ‘02, and Aidan ‘14.
Balance: $ 87,247
Michael Scheve Memorial Endowment
Michael Lawrence Scheve, Class of ’98, played basketball and golf while attending BMC. This endowment helps with financial assistance for students in need at BMC and Morning Star Catholic School. Michael Scheve made the most of every single moment and touched countless people along his short, but spectacular journey. The Hornet Scramble was part of Michael’s Legacy. Michael’s Sister, Ann Marie Davis ’96 is also an alumnae of Bishop Moore.
Balance: $ 225,308
Joe Skinner Baseball Endowment Fund
A scholarship to the male and female recipients of the Bishop Moore Catholic Senior Religion Award is awarded in memory of Joseph Skinner ‘16. He was the starting 3rd baseman on the BMC varsity baseball team and received Offensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player Awards. Joe was diagnosed with hypodiploid acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a rare form of the disease, in December 2015. Joe passed away on April 30, 2016, the day after the Senior Class Awards Luncheon, where he was awarded the Religion Award, a tribute to how deeply Joe embraced his faith. Bishop Moore baseball retired his #24 jersey and renamed the baseball field, Joe Skinner Field.
Balance: $ 27,362
St. Michael the Archangel Endowment
Established with the belief that the BMC community could benefit from the presence of a religious sister, full-time on campus. With this endowment, students can witness a religious sister who has said yes to God’s call for her life. The goal for this fund is to reach $750,000, which would yield an investment to sustain the salary for a religious sister in perpetuity. This endowment was started by an anonymous donor.
Balance: $ 379,860