The Herald Fund
Inspiring Tomorrow with Hope
How does The Herald Fund annual appeal help Saint John School?
This annual appeal provides essential support for operating costs to fund tuition assistance, spiritual enrichment opportunities, classroom materials and equipment, educational programming, technology, and faculty and staff development. Participation in this appeal indicates your support of our mission and the students of Saint John School.
Are donations to the Herald Fund tax deductible?
In most cases the full value of your gift is tax-deductible. If you choose to purchase a good or service (event tickets, auction items, raffle tickets, or some other item of value) your gift may not be tax deductible. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please contact your attorney or tax advisor.
Why not just raise tuition rather than solicit donations?
If Catholic schools relied solely on tuition income, the tuition would be beyond the means of most families. Annual giving enables the entire community—parishioners, current parents, alumni parents, alumni, faculty, staff, relatives, and friends—to help support Catholic education at a level that they feel comfortable.
What are matching gifts?
Matching gift programs are offered through many corporations. Please check with your Human Resources Department to see if your company has a Matching Gifts Program. We’ll help with the paperwork if needed! Donors will receive credit for matching donations, for purposes of giving levels and reports.
Can I include Saint John School in my Estate Plans?
We invite you to join the Sister Visitation Society (Sister Visitation was the first Principal of Saint John School) by making a commitment to support Saint John School through a gift in your will or other planned gift. Many individuals remember their favorite charities in their estate. We invite you to add Saint John School to that list of your favorite charities.
What have recent gifts to the Herald Fund helped accomplish?
Your support helped us pave the south parking lot near the tennis courts; continue to upgrade security measures, including adding a School Resource Officer; provide additional retreat and faith-formation opportunities for our students; enhance classroom technology and instructional resources; expand academic and student-support programs; strengthen our fine arts and athletic programs; and provide tuition assistance to help make a Saint John education accessible to more families.
Most importantly, your generosity allows us to continue investing in our students—providing the people, programs, resources, and opportunities that help them grow academically, spiritually, and personally.
Every gift makes a difference. Every gift strengthens our mission. Every gift helps our students Bring Their Best.