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Endowment Fund

 

Give the Gift of Catholic Education


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PRESERVING CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Catholic education has been called "the most effective means of transmitting Gospel values..." to youg people. Study after study document both the effectiveness and quality of America's Catholic schools. Not only are graduates well prepared for further education and careers, but they are more likely, as adults, to be active leaders in their church and community as well as educate their children in Catholic schools.

Today's young people represent the future generation of Catholics in America. Shouldn't they be given the same opportunity to receive a Catholic education as preceding generations?

A Catholic education in this era of American society may be profoundly more important now than ever before.

"VALUES" has recently become a fashionable buzzword in general education. Moral values have never been a passing fashion, but rather the very essence, meaning and reason for existence for Catholic schools.

INVEST IN QUALITY CATHOLIC EDUCATION

 

A Catholic education must also be a quality education. Quality teachers, programs, facilities, materials, textbooks, technology and supplies all require substantial resources. Catholic schools, in recent years have also undergone major transitional changes from predominantly "religious" faculties to "lay" teaching staffs. Many studies indicate that Catholic schools continue to be an effective source of quality education. Retaining quality teachers is essential for Catholic education to be successful. Catholic schools must be able to retain their dedicated and talented teachers by providing just and reasonable salaries. The Endowment Fund is an effective way to help retain our faculty members.

Many Catholic schools are trapped in a wage/tuition spiral, annually raising tuition in attempts to provide teachers just and reasonable wages. At the same time a danger exists that we will be "pricing out" families who aspire to receiving Catholic education. Your gift to the Endowment Fund is not only an instrument in Catholic education, but a legacy; a legacy that passes on the faith to the next generation. Jesus said, "Let the little children come unto me." Your gift will enable young people to experience the Gospel messsage of Jesus Christ.

WHAT YOUR GIFT CAN DO

 

Your gift to the Endowment Fund will have an enormous impact on our School programs. Your gift will:

- Provide young people the "gift of Catholic education."

- pass on the Gospel message and the Catholic faith to a new generation.

- hold down the cost of tuition.

- maintain and improve school curriculum.

- assist in necessary capital improvements.

- most importantly, be a faith expression and testimony to your belief in catholic education.

-benefit you with a tax deduction for making a charitable gift.

WAYS OF GIVING

 

Numerous ways of gift giving are available to the Endowment Fund, all of which offer you the advantage of being tax deductible.

CASH

- Donating cash by writing a check is the simplest way of donating. All moneys donated are tax deductible in the year donated.

LIFE INSURANCE

- Name the Endowment Fund as your beneficiary in your life insurance policy. The cash value on paid up whole life policies can also be donated. Policy dividends can also be designated as gifts. This as a gift that keeps on giving in your memory.

BUSINESS GIFTS

- Businesses can donate gifts of material, inventory, as well as cash. All donations have an impact on your taxes.

PROPERTY

- Real estate and personal property qualify as gifts. Such gifts would include real estate, buildings, jewelry, artwork, coin and stamp collections. All have positive impact on your taxes.

BONDS, STOCKS, MUTUAL FUNDS

- Securities that have appreciated in value can be donated and capital gains taxes can be avoided. You should refer these types of gifts to your broker.

 

MATCHING GIFTS

 

Many employees, whether active or retired, may be part of an employer matching contributions plan. With these companies, your employer will match all or part of your donation. You should check with your employer to determine their degree of involvement.

PROVIDE A LIVING MEMORIAL

Pass on the gifts of your life on earth to those that will follow. All donations to the FUND of $500.00 or more will get an inscribed plaque that will remain in the Grammar School entrance way. What better way to be remembered for the good you have done. If you would like a pledge card, please write to George Schlitt.

This information is not intended as legal advice. For questions of a specific nature, please consult an accountant, attorney or other financial professional.