Annual Fund
Give Like a Golden Lion!
Why Steve Spellman Gives to the Annual Fund
“I give to the Annual Fund because I love and believe in every student who passes through these hallowed halls!”
When Steve married Maureen O’Shea, little did he know that 23 years later he would spend 20 years as principal of her alma mater, changing the lives of thousands of students. Like Steve, we can show our appreciation and love for St. Pius X and its students by giving to the Annual Fund.
Why Morgan Carney '08 Gives to the Annual Fund
“I believe in the school's mission, and I have seen the good it has done in my life as well as countless other young people's.”
As a student, St. Pius X was Morgan’s home away from home. She chose to return to her alma mater to teach, and she’s never looked back. Each year Morgan gives to the Annual Fund to support the experiences that shaped her life, and that continue to shape countless students’ lives for the better.
Why Steve Asip '72 Gives to the Annual Fund
“I give to the Annual Fund because being exposed to my faith every day at St. Pius X shaped who I am, and I want current students to have the same experience.”
Blue and gold run through Steve's veins. His face lights up when you ask him about his years at St. Pius X, and he beams with pride when talking about his grandson, Class of '26. Steve gives to the Annual Fund because he wants others to experience all that Pius has to offer.
Why Chris Murphy '97 Gives to the Annual Fund
“I’m a Golden Lion because of the generosity of others, and now I can help this generation of students with financial need by giving to the Annual Fund.”
Chris returned to his alma mater in 2022, answering the call to leadership as Dean of Students. Chris’ roots run deep. His mother graduated from St. Pius X in 1960, introducing Chris and his siblings to the school when they were little. To this day, St. Pius X is an integral part of the Murphy family. While we might not all be Golden Lions since birth, each of us knows what it’s like to walk these halls as part of the St. Pius X community.
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Providing the margin of excellence
At St. Pius X, tuition covers about 87 percent of the cost of educating a student. The average gap of roughly $2,539 per child must be raised by other means. The Annual Fund provides the largest single source of financial support for making up that difference. Your gift to the Annual Fund provides the margin of excellence at St. Pius X, supporting a wide range of needs across campus. It also provides unrestricted support, allowing the school administration to determine the most pressing needs while relieving the burden on tuition. Thank you for living out your Pius pride by participating in the Annual Fund.
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Why does St. Pius X have an Annual Fund?
As an Archdiocesan Catholic school, charitable gifts are a crucial part of St. Pius’ healthy financial operation. An Annual Fund donation is the most important gift you can give and provides for what matters most: talented teachers, academic enrichment, faith formation, enriching arts and athletics, and so much more! We work hard to keep costs down so that Pius continues to be as affordable as possible. This year the cost to educate a student outweighs tuition by $2,539 per student. The Annual Fund, the Gala, facility rentals, and other income fund that difference.
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What is the goal for this year's Annual Fund?
This year’s financial goal is to raise at least $950,000 from current parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and others. Every year our goal is to achieve 100% current parent participation.
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How much should I give to the Annual Fund?
We ask each donor to consider giving at a level that is personally significant to them, whether that is $50 or $25,000. St. Pius X has a number of giving levels with special recognition beginning at $1,500. A donor’s corporate matching gift is credited to the donor, doubling and sometimes tripling one’s gift. Click here now to see if your company matches gifts.
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When should I make my Annual Fund gift or pledge?
To maximize the influence of our community’s generosity, we ask that you consider making your gift during the first half of the year, by December 31. Although the fiscal year ends June 30, an early commitment to the Annual Fund puts St. Pius X in a great position to allocate resources for our students.
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Are gifts to the Annual Fund tax deductible? What is a matching gift?
Gifts to the Annual Fund are voluntary and are therefore tax-deductible, unlike tuition. Over 23,000 employers match their employees’ philanthropic contributions. If your employer has a gift-matching program, you can double or triple your support! Click here now to see if your company matches gifts. St. Pius X realized nearly $50,000 in Annual Fund matching gifts last year!
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Honoring Our Leadership Donors
Donors who contribute at the Maloney Society level ($1,500) or higher receive two Gold Passes to all non-playoff athletic games and all fine arts performances. In addition, we honor these donors by inviting them to the annual Leadership Donor Mass & Dinner. The evening includes Mass with either the Archbishop or one of the Auxiliary Bishops, cocktail hour, a seated dinner, and speeches. This year’s dinner is on August 26. All Leadership Donors who give to the 2024 Annual Fund will be invited to the dinner in 2024. The Recognition Society levels are listed on the next tab.
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Recognition Societies
St. Pius X has a number of Annual Fund recognition societies with special recognition levels beginning at a $1,500 gift to the school. Please see “Honoring Our Leadership Donors” to review the benefits associated with gifts of $1,500 or more. A donor’s matching gift is credited to the donor, doubling — and sometimes tripling — someone’s gift.
St. Pius X Legacy: $25,000 and up
Cardinal Sarto Society: $15,000 – 24,999
Domini Sumus Society: $7,500 – 14,999
President’s Society: $5,000 – 7,499
Monsignor Young Society: $2,500 – 4,999
Monsignor Maloney Society: $1,500 – 2,499
1958 Guild: $1,000 – 1,499
Bell Tower Guild: $500 – 999
Principal’s Guild: Gifts up to $499Also please note that for the purposes of our Annual Report, only unrestricted Annual Fund gifts will be disclosed in the Giving Club section of the Report. Restricted giving is categorized elsewhere in the Annual Report.
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Annual Fun(d) Party
The Annual FUN(d) Party was on Friday, September 22, 2023. This adults-only “Chastain” style party was our way of saying “thank you” for supporting the Annual Fund.