Rick Henken, President and CEO of the Schochet Companies
July 12th, 2024
For over 20 years, Rick Henken, President and CEO of the Schochet Companies, has been a supporter of the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF), dedicating his time, resources, and efforts to ensuring that in-need students receive a high-quality Catholic education.
As a Jewish donor, Rick was impressed by the Catholic schools’ exemplary education and that Judeo-Christian values were not only taught every day but lived every day. When asked what drew Rick to support the Catholic Schools Foundation, he commented, "In every classroom and school I've been to, there is a vibe that you feel. You just feel the love."
Rick’s philanthropic efforts have primarily focused on the Catholic Schools Foundation, where he has been a consistent donor for over two decades. His generosity has grown over time, allowing CSF to expand its reach and impact. Through planned giving, Rick has included CSF in his will, ensuring that his support will continue for generations to come. Rick said, "A good chunk of your life will continue into perpetuity, and that is what prompts me to make sure that CSF is in my estate plan. No matter what happens, they can count on me, whether I'm dead or alive, to show up every year for the kids."
On April 11, 2024, Rick was the honoree at CSF's 34th Annual Building Minds Scholarship Fund Gala. Nearly 1,000 CSF supporters gathered at the Boston Marriott Copley Place to honor Rick for his unwavering support of the Catholic School's Foundation. At the gala, Rick pledged $500,000 to support CSF’s mission, a pledge matched by his friend and CSF Trustee Bill Mosakowski. The gala was a great success, raising over $5.6M in support for the Building Minds Scholarship Fund.
Thank you, Rick, for your dedication and incredible generosity. Your support has changed lives and created brighter futures for countless CSF Scholars and their families.
Read our interview with Rick Henken to learn more about his journey with the Catholic School's Foundation.
