Annual Report
Annual Report
Annual Giving
Opportunities
Annual Fund Gift Levels
Join the Principal’s Circle
The Principal’s Circle is a special group
of donors who demonstrate exceptional
leadership and generous commitment to the
mission of St. Francis DeSales High School.
Membership is open to individuals, families
or organizations that make a minimum
annual gift of $500 to the Annual Fund.
In the fall, Principal’s Circle members are
invited to an intimate gathering with the
Principal and Institutional Advancement
Committee for recognition of their
leadership. In addition you will receive
complimentary tickets to special events.
Please view giving levels on page 9.
Adopt-A-Student
The Ingram-White Castle Foundation
granted a gift of $20,000 to be used to
initiate an Adopt-A-Student program. We
are very grateful for to the Ingram-White
Castle Foundation for their generous
support for this program.The mission of
the Adopt-A-School program is to help
students and families who demonstrate
considerable financial need to attend St.
Francis DeSales High School through
the generosity and personal support of a
mentor. We invite you to participate in the
educational support of a deserving student.
For information about the Adopt-A-Student
program, visit the school’s website page
Support DeSales then under Adopt-A-
Student or contact Michele Moriarty,
Director of Institutional Advancement by
emailing
Gifts for Current Programs
Gifts of Cash.
A gift of cash is the most common gift, often given in the form of a
personal check. Credit card gifts are becoming more popular because of our online
capabilities. Many donors prefer to make a pledge as it gives them the opportunity
to complete their gift over a period of time. New for this year, we are able to accept
electronic funds transfer from your debit or credit card.
Gifts of Stock.
A gift of stock may be transferred to St. Francis DeSales High School,
avoiding capital gains tax.
Gifts of Property.
There are several options available when dealing with real estate.
An outright gift of a house, land, or vacation property avoids capital gains tax and
entitles the donor to a tax deduction for the full value of the gift.There are also options
that allow the donor to give property and retain the use of it for his or her lifetime.
Matching Gifts.
More than 1,000 companies participate in matching gift programs.
Many times, a gift can have a double effect because of an employer’s matching gift.
When making this type of gift, a donor must mail the matching gift form provided by
his or her human resources department with the gift.
Gifts Planned for the Future
Bequests.
This is a gift made by a provision in one’s will naming St. Francis DeSales
High School as beneficiary. It can reduce estate tax.
Charitable Gift Annuity.
This gift allows the donor to receive benefits for
his or her lifetime and to qualify for a charitable tax deduction. This form of
support is attractive when one has highly appreciated assets.
Charitable Remainder Trusts.
This form of support transfers assets to a
trustee, who in turn manages the trust and pays income back to the donor for
life, or for a specific period of time.When the trust terminates, the remainder
passes to the school. Benefits include an income tax deduction, the avoidance
of capital gains tax (when appreciated securities are used), as well as an estate
tax reduction.
Life Insurance.
If St. Francis DeSales High School is named as the owner
and beneficiary of a life insurance policy, the policy becomes eligible for a tax
deductible gift.
WaysYou Can Support St. Francis DeSales High School’s Mission:
Give generously to the Annual Fund each year.
Support an individual major gift opportunity.
Support the St. Francis DeSales High School Scholarship Program.
Support our three event fund raisers.
Support our Stallion Sponsorship Program.
Make a gift in honor or memory of a friend or loved one.
Make a planned gift with St. Francis DeSales High School.
Remember St. Francis DeSales High School through a bequest.
We SeekYour Support for the Following Purposes:
To support or enhance programs offered to our students.
To invest in the following school’s endowment funds:
Scholarship Funding,Academic ProgramDevelopment, and Facility Improvements.
To advance technology in the school.
For more information about giving to St. Francis DeSales High School, contact
Michele Moriarty, Director of Institutional Advancement, at 614.267.7808 ext. 130.
