Pope John XXIII School

You Can Join Our Mission

Major Gifts: 2007 marks the seventh Annual Fund Drive. We have worked hard to attract donors willing to provide monies beyond the operational costs in our budget. We are blessed by many contributors who support us. We currently remain in a debt-free situation and generate funds supporting our library and resource center, the technology program and our state-of-the arts, Junior High Science Lab. ($250 or more)
Endowment Fund: The commitment to the future of Pope John XXIII School provides an on-going financial source for the school. This fund was created in 2004 and continues to grow with the school. Contributions can be made to the endowment in a variety of ways: including cash gifts, appreciated securities, real estate, bequests, or trusts. Please contact us for further information.
Scholarships: Pope John XXIII School provides partial scholarship assistance through the parish and the yearly Scholarthon drive. In addition, several endowed scholarships have been set up in memory of departed friends of our school. Whether one is establishing a scholarship or contributing to the Scholarthon fund, students benefit directly from these gifts through tuition assistance.
Planned Giving: Another opportunity supporting the continuing work of educating the children of God at Pope John XXIII School is planned giving. Planned giving can be done in a variety of ways and should be a part of one's financial plan. Opportunities include remembrance in a will, a bequest, a living trust, an insurance policy or stock or bond assignment. These options provide both the giver and the receiver a tax benefit and secure income before the gift.
Other Ways of giving: Pope John XXIII encourages donors to consider Gifts In-Kind, Matching Gifts, and Memorial Gifts as other ways to support the mission of the school.

Here are other ways that you and your family can contribute to Pope John XXIII School and ensure a quality education for all children.

Target

Each time you shop at Target, Pope John XXIII School will receive a donation to the school. Sign up at the store nearest to your home.

Dominick’s Grocery Store

Gift of Stock

If you itemize your tax returns, securities gifts may allow you to have a federal income tax charitable deduction. Gifts of appreciated securities may provide additional tax benefits. To see if this is the best option for you, please discuss your tax situation with an attorney or accountant.

Planned Giving and Charitable Annuities.

Make a gift of cash or long-held, high-gain stocks or bonds and receive lifetime income, avoid capital gains taxes and secure a charitable tax deduction.

We invite family and friends of Pope John XXIII School and St. Mary's Church and St. Nicholas Church to join with others by choosing one of the following options:

* Make a cash donation to the Annual Fund of Pope John XXIII.

* Include Pope John XXIII in your will or living trust.

* Name Pope John XXIII as a beneficiary of:

A charitable gift annuity

A Charitable Remainder or Lead Trust — A Remainder Trust provides lifetime income to individuals of your choice now, and the remainder passes to Metropolitan in the future. The Lead Trust supports Metropolitan now and the remainder goes to loved ones.

Life insurance policy — Name Pope John XXIII School the beneficiary of a life insurance policy you no longer need.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Make a cash donation to Pope John XXIII School and if your employer has a Matching Gifts Program your gift can double or even triple to our school. Check the attached list to see if your company has a Matching Gift Program or speak directly with your Corporate Giving department.

In-Kind

Contribute Goods or Services such as school furniture, computers, office products, auction items for our special events, or school supplies for our students.

Volunteer

Contribute your time, talent and energy with Special Events, Marketing, Graphic Design or on one of the many committees that support the work of Pope John XXII School.

For more information on Giving, please contact Antoinette McDonnell, Assistant Principal at 847-475-5678.