Saint Clement School Annual Fund 2024-2025
Each year Saint Clement School relies on the Annual Fund to bridge the expected gap between tuition revenue and the cost to operate the school. This year, that gap is greater than $1,500 per school family. In lieu of higher tuition, the expectation is that every family participates in the Annual Fund and contributes at the financial level that they are able. Once the operating budget is balanced, any contributions beyond our $550K goal will go toward important initiatives that will help to improve our school. Possible uses for these funds include: safety improvements, teacher retention and recruitment, the tuition assistance program, enhancing science and social studies curriculum, continued funding of the middle school academic lab and addressing any direct and immediate needs in the school.
All gifts to the Annual Fund are charitable donations and unlike tuition payments are tax deductible.
GOAL
For the 2024-2025 school year, the Annual Fund contribution goal is $550,000, with 100% school family participation. Last year, the Annual Fund achieved 96% school family participation. Each gift demonstrates who we are as a community of faith, and our participation reflects the importance in advancing the academic and faith lives of our students. Let's join together to reach 100% participation!
GIVING LEVELS
LEADERSHIP GIFTS
Gifts at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond Anchor Levels demonstrate leadership within the Saint Clement School community. To acknowledge this level of giving, Father Peter and Principal Fink will host an appreciation celebration for Leadership Gift donors on Monday, May 19th, 2025.
PLEDGE ONLINE:
After submitting your pledge, please select “give to campaign” where you will be directed to make a payment or set up a recurring gift schedule. If you prefer to pay at a later date, you can skip this step, and reply to our follow-up email with your estimated payment date. Everyone who pledges will receive an email asking some additional information; please respond at your earliest convenience.
WAYS TO PAY:
Pushpay: one-time or recurring gifts online via credit card or ach debit
Check: mail or drop off at the school: 2524 N. Orchard St., Chicago, IL 60614
Stock Donation: submit through the Archdiocese and also email Helena Tylka with details
Employer-matched funds are accepted and will count towards your family's giving level
Please pledge the full amount we will expect to receive and email Helena Tylka
Payments on pledges may be made any time before April 1, 2025.
If you have questions, or to learn more about the Annual Fund, please contact Delaney Paul, Director of Stewardship and Development.
We gratefully acknowledge the following members of the Saint Clement School community who contributed to the 2023-2024 Annual Fund Pledge:
23-24 Annual Donor Acknowledgement