Gonzaga Prep’s Capital Campaign
The World Needs Bullpups and they need you.
What is the goal of The World Needs Bullpups Campaign?
A: The campaign aims to increase access to a Gonzaga Prep education by raising funds for scholarships. Every dollar raised through your class captains directly supports tuition assistance for students who would not otherwise be able to afford a Prep education.
What is a class captain?
A: Class captains are alumni who are leading the charge for their graduating class. They help spread the word, encourage classmates to give, and keep the spirit of their Prep experience alive by giving back together.
Is there a class goal?
A. Yes! Each alumni class is rallying around a shared goal: $150,000 to fund a lasting scholarship in your class’s name. This goal can be reached if just 15 classmates step forward as leadership donors at $10,000 each ($165/month for 5 years). Whether you give $50 or $5,000, your support counts toward your class’s total and helps ensure future Bullpups have the same life-changing Prep experience you did.
Why is $150,000 the goal for each class?
A: This goal reflects the average tuition gap of a full, four-year Prep education for one student every year in perpetuity. When invested through our endowment, a $150,000 scholarship fund can generate approximately $6,000–7,000 in annual aid FOREVER.
Can I break down my gift into monthly payments?
A: Absolutely! Many donors choose to give monthly because it’s an easy way to make a lasting impact without a large upfront gift.
Here’s how a leadership gift breaks down:
$10,000 over 5 years = $2,000/year = $167/month
$10,000 over 3 years = $3,333/year = $278/month
You can set up a recurring gift right from the giving page, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Is my gift tax-deductible?
A: Yes! Gonzaga Preparatory School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You’ll receive a receipt for your records.
Do employer matching gifts count toward the class scholarship goal?
A. Yes. Employer matching gifts count toward the class scholarship total once the matching gift is received by Gonzaga Prep. For example, if you make a gift of $1,000 per year for five years ($5,000 total) and your employer matches your contribution, the total impact could be $10,000 toward the class scholarship goal.
How do I know if my company matches charitable gifts?
Many employers offer matching gift programs that will match charitable donations made by their employees, sometimes doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift. To see if your company participates, simply type the name of your employer in the matching gift search tool during checkout when making your donation. If your company participates, you will see instructions for submitting your match request. If you’re unsure, you can also check with your company’s HR department or contact us and we are happy to help.