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Annual FUN(d) Party
Please join us for the Annual FUN(d) Party on Friday, September 22, 2023. This adults-only “Chastain” style party is our way of saying “thank you” for supporting the Annual Fund. Any donor who makes a gift or pledge to the Annual Fund, regardless of the amount, is invited! This year’s entertainment will be the classic rock band, Corporate Therapy. Make your gift, save the date, and we’ll see you at Maloof Stadium on September 22!
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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.
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!