Annual Fund Drive
Take the next step...to a Blue Ribbon Future
"To enjoy we must love, and to love we must sacrifice."
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, foundress of the Sisters of Charity who started St. Mary School in 1908
The SMS Annual Fund Program will support the day-to-day operating cost of running our school that tuition and parish subsidy cannot cover. Tuition alone only provides for 60% of the operating budget. Parish subsidy, state reimbursement, interest income and the annual fund make up the remaining 40%. The Annual Fund helps to bridge this gap not covered by tuition and allows us to:
- expand services and opportunities for our students
- continue and improve our highly recognized academic programs
- help to retain our outstanding and dedicated faculty
- build a reserve for special projects
For more information call Beth Mock 321-0703 (ext. 9005) or e-mail bmock@smshp.com.
Rejoice in the knowledge that you are making a significant difference in the education of St. Mary School students when you contribute to the Annual Fund.
Donor Recognition Opportunities
| Bell Tower level | $2,500 and above | 1908 Society - Established to recognize donors who support the Annual Fund at the leadership level of $500 or more. Members of the 1908 Society will be invited to a special recognition event. |
| Grotto level | $1,000 - $2,499 | |
| Seton level | $500 - $999 | |
| Benefactor | $250 - $499 | |
| Supporter | $100 - $249 | |
| Contributor | $1 - $99 | |
Ways to Give
- Send your gift today to:
St. Mary School Office
2853 Erie Ave
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208 - Make an online donation at SecurePledge
(Please select a Payment Reason of "SMS Annual Fund") - Corporate matching Gift Programs*
(View a list of Companies with Gift Programs for Elementary Schools here.) - Giving Stock*
Further Information
- Please make all checks payable to St. Mary School.
- All gifts are tax deductible in accordance with IRS regulations
- SMS Annual Fund Year ends June 30.