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# All Saints Foundation Begins With Nearly $5.2 Million in Gifts and Pledges
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/all-saints-foundation-begins-with-nearly-5-2-million-in-gifts-and-pledges/
- Published: 2026-09-19T13:38:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-23T07:21:35.000Z
- Description: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco has launched the All Saints Foundation with nearly $5.2 million in founding gifts and pledges to provide long-term support for its ministries.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, GOARCH, Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, Charity, Orthodoxy in America, Ministry

**SAN FRANCISCO, CA —** The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco has announced the public launch of the [All Saints Foundation](https://sanfran.goarch.org/news/greek-orthodox-metropolis-of-san-francisco-announces-all-saints-foundation-with-nearly-5-2-million-in-founding-gifts-and-pledges), a new permanent financial resource intended to support the Metropolis’ ministries and long-term mission across its seven-state region.

The [foundation](https://www.allsaintsfoundation.org/) begins with nearly $5.2 million in founding gifts and multi-year pledges, including a $2 million contribution from The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation. According to the Metropolis, the initiative is designed to provide an enduring source of financial support through long-term stewardship and continued growth.

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The foundation builds on a vision associated with the late Bp. Anthony of San Francisco, who sought to establish a permanent resource for strengthening the Church for future generations. Metr. Gerasimos of San Francisco and the All Saints Foundation Board of Trustees have continued that effort, alongside a group of Founders supporting the initiative.

Metr. Gerasimos expressed gratitude to the Founders, highlighting the Marcus Family Foundation’s contribution and describing the initiative as a resource intended to strengthen the Orthodox faith and culture for generations. Byron Scordelis, president of the All Saints Foundation, likewise described the launch as the result of collaboration and a shared commitment to the future of the Metropolis.

The All Saints Foundation is an independent California nonprofit charitable public benefit corporation and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. It will support the ministries and mission of the Metropolis throughout its seven-state region.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/hellenic-college-students-to-gain-experience-through-mount-athos-foundation/) that Hellenic College students gained experience through the Mount Athos Foundation.