Porto Charities, Inc. (PCI) is a recognized 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the educational and employment resources available to young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a grants program in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia.

Descriptions of Funds

• PCI General Fund: an unrestricted contribution to the general fund will allow the Porto Charities’ Board of Directors to direct financial support to a program or service where it is needed most.

• PCI Grant Fund: Porto Charities is constantly reviewing new concepts, programs and services we can support in the Diocese of Arlington to increase the educational, employment and housing resources available to young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your donation to this fund will provide additional seed money to increase our grant-making capability.

• PCI Employment Fund: Porto Charities is looking at new partnerships and programs we can develop to increase the opportunities for meaningful work and employment in the Diocese of Arlington. Your donation to this fund will provide additional resources to make these opportunities a reality.

• PCI Educational Outreach Fund: Porto Charities is looking to expand our outreach efforts to families, educators, and potential employers in the diocese through Diocesan-wide conferences, podcasts, virtual meetings, and webinars. Your designated gift to this fund will assist us in truly being an organization dedicated to inclusion.

Thank you for supporting Porto Charities Inc. Donations to PCI are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law as no goods or services are provided in consideration of a gift (Tax ID #30-0544129). Under the direction of the Board of Directors, Porto Charities Inc. retains complete control over the use and distribution of donated funds in furtherance of its mission.