How to Give

Supporting St. Anthony High School is easy and immediate through several methods. 

1. You can write a check payable to St. Anthony High School.

2. Make a credit card gift by contacting us directly, or donate securely online. 

3. Set up recurring gifts with your credit card or direct account deduction for ongoing support. 

4. Major cash gifts can also be pledged and paid over time.

 

Recurring gifts provide consistent support, enabling us to sustain and enhance educational resources, extracurricular activities, and facilities. These donations are easy to set up and automatically processed, making them a seamless way to support our school. By joining our dedicated group of recurring donors, you contribute regularly to foster growth and development in our students' education.

 

Memorial and tribute gifts at St. Anthony High School honor loved ones, celebrate special occasions, or commemorate milestones, making a lasting impact on our school community by supporting our mission and enhancing students' educational experiences. These donations provide a lasting tribute to individuals, align with the values and legacy of those honored, and support educational programs.

Personalized acknowledgments are sent to honorees or their families, and gifts are recognized in school publications unless anonymity is preferred. These gifts create a lasting legacy, ensuring the values of those honored continue to inspire future generations at St. Anthony High School. Please contact the Office of Advancement to find out more about opportunities available to donate a memorial/tribute gift.

Double your contributions with matching gifts! As an employee benefit, many companies will match your charitable gift to St. Anthony High School. 

To find out if your employer matches gifts to charitable organizations, contact your Human Resources Department.

You can maximize your impact by donating appreciated stocks and bonds to St. Anthony High School, often receiving an income tax deduction based on their current market value and avoiding Capital Gains Tax. If your assets have declined in value, selling them and donating the proceeds can still qualify for a charitable deduction. Consider exploring other innovative gift options like real estate, tangible personal property, closely held business interests, and life insurance to support our school's mission.

Create a giving plan that allows you to make a larger gift to St. Anthony High School while receiving income and tax benefits. Options include charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, and bequests. These gifts can be customized to fit your financial and estate planning goals. St. Anthony High School can assist you and your financial planner in exploring and setting up planned gifts.

 

Saints Legacy Society

The Saints Legacy Society was established to secure financial support for St. Anthony High School long-term needs and recognizes individuals who have made provisions in their estate plans for St. Anthony High School College Preparatory. It is our hope that you will consider including St. Anthony High School in your estate plan. If you have already done so, please let us know so we can include you as a member of the Saints Legacy Society!

At St. Anthony High School, you have flexible options for how your estate and planned gifts are utilized to the benefit of our students. You can choose from various types of gifts, including those that require no immediate financial outlay, gifts that provide you with income, and gifts that give you control over timing and distribution. Explore the different ways to contribute and make a lasting impact on our school community.

 

Gifts from your Will or Trust: By including a provision in your will or trust, you can make a gift of cash, securities, real estate, or personal property. There are various types of bequests available, allowing you to select the option that best aligns with your needs and intentions.

Charitable IRA Rollover: If you are 70 ½ or older, you can make a direct gift from your IRA in the form of a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to St. Anthony High School. While rollover gifts do not qualify for a charitable deduction, you can avoid income tax on the donated portion of your required minimum distribution.

Retirement Accounts: Naming St. Anthony High School as the beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan asset such as a 401(k), 403(b), IRA, Keogh, profit-sharing pension plan, or other donor-advised funds can help you achieve a charitable goal while realizing significant tax savings.

Donor Advised Funds: Designate St. Anthony High School as a beneficiary to receive all or a portion of the balance of your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) through your fund administrator. You can also make a grant to us at any time from your donor-advised fund.

Gifts That Pay You: You can convert underperforming assets, such as stocks, cash in savings accounts, CDs, or savings bonds, into a gift to St. Anthony High School that provides you with income. By setting up a Charitable Gift Annuity, you will receive fixed quarterly payments for life along with tax benefits.

Gifts Through Trusts: Charitable Remainder Trusts provide you with income from an asset that eventually becomes a gift to St. Anthony High School. Charitable Lead Trusts, on the other hand, provide income to St. Anthony High School before the asset passes to your heirs. For the savvy donor, these charitable trusts offer tax-advantaged income, eliminate capital gains, and help preserve assets for your heirs.