Support Our Mission

St. Philomena School's Development Office is responsible for many facets of the school's promotion and development.

• Admissions
• Publications, including the school magazine
• Public relations
• Alumni Relations
• Various financial development programs, including Annual Fund, grants and foundation research, and scholarship and endowment programs.

The Difference You Can Make!

St. Philomena School is committed to keeping its tuition affordable, while maintaining an environment rich in Catholic values, superior academics and family spirit. There are many ways friends may support St. Philomena School in its efforts to offer this unique education to a diverse group of students.

The Annual Fund raises unrestricted funds for operating expenses. The income generated from Annual Giving is used where needed most each year. The number of donors and amount raised has grown consistently each year, with many current parents, past parents, alumni/ae, grandparents, friends and others taking part.

The Sr. Ethna Earley, fcJ, Scholarship Fund is a restricted endowment fund which will be used to provide scholarships to needy or minority students who would not otherwise be able to afford tuition. The Fund was begun in 1992 by Mr. & Mrs. James E. Murphy, Sr., in honor of the graduation of their daughter Megan Murphy, the last of many Murphys to attend St. Philomena School. Many generous donors have increased the Sr. Ethna fund through the years. The income received from this endowed fund will provide scholarship aid.

The Mary & Aileen Block Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to current school families who encounter financial difficulties during the year. This fund was started by Drs. Robert & Julia Block in honor of their daughters Mary & Aileen, who were killed in a car accident after leaving school in 1987.

The Capital Fund is a reserved account to be used for major school capital expenditures. The fund was established with a generous donation from the Sisters Faithful Companions of Jesus in 1998.

Other Ways To Support the School

Matching Gifts. Many businesses offer matching gift funds, which can double or triple a donor's gift. Check with your employer.

Designated gifts* to a particular program are always welcome. Many people may wish to make a gift directly to the library, or to the music and arts programs, or many other areas.

Memorial and honorary gifts* are a thoughtful way to remember someone special while helping St. Philomena School.
 

Most gifts are by cash (check), but gifts of stocks and securities may also be accepted by the school and may also be matched by some employers.*

Planned giving offers many ways to remember St. Philomena School through bequests and wills, life insurance, annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other areas. Contact the school's development office, which can help coordinate your wishes.