Annual Fund

2011-2012 Annual Giving Form
The Annual Fund is an essential revenue source for our school. The cost of educating our students cannot be fully covered by tuition, so we rely upon the geneosity of our entire school family - alumni, parents, grandparents, friends, faculty and staff - to support the Annual Fund campaign.

2010-2011 Annual Donor Report


2011-2012 Annual Fund Progress
As of December 31, 2011:

Annual Fund Progress: 50%
Goal: $55,000
Funds to date: $27,373

Parent Participation: 18%
Total # of families: 335
# Who have participated: 60

Faculty/Staff Participation: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Why do we have fund-raising programs and an Annual Fund campaign?
A. The Annual Fund is an essential revenue source for our school. The cost of educating our students cannot be fully covered by tuition. Tuition revenue only covers about 85% of the actual cost to educate students—that’s about a $1,000 per student shortfall. Because of that shortfall, we rely on the generosity of our entire school family to support the Annual Fund campaign. Fund-raising helps us avoid exorbitant tuition increases so that more families can give their children a Catholic school education. Plus, unlike tuition, donations to the Annual Fund are tax-deductible!

Q. Why is it necessary for 100% of parents, faculty and staff to participate in the Annual Fund?
A. Contributions to the Annual Fund are tangible demonstrations of the support the school enjoys from its greater school family: parents, grandparents, faculty, administration, and alumni. Foundations, grant providers, and other private enterprises ask first about the percentage of participation in the Annual Fund. One hundred percent indicates a program worth supporting with their gifts. When everyone gives—whether a little or a lot—the financial load doesn’t fall on only a few, but is shared by the entire school community.

Q. How can I find out if my employer will match my donation?
A. Many companies have a Matching Gift Program and may actually double your gift to St. Joseph Catholic School. To find out more, contact your Human Resource department or email the SJCS Development Office and we’ll help you research your company’s program.
Development@stjosephschool.org