Stepinac – Annual Fund 2008
To find one of the most powerful examples of the importance and the success of Catholic education today, one needs to look no further than 950 Mamaroneck Avenue. Firmly rooted in its rich, proud tradition, Archbishop Stepinac High School remains thoroughly committed to educate and inspire young men in a caring, disciplined, Catholic environment.
By remaining true to this philosophy, Stepinac is alive and well—not merely surviving but thriving—with over 700 students who are achieving academically while also participating in more than 50 different after-school activities, clubs and athletic teams! Even after 60 years, Stepinac remains at the forefront of Archdiocesan sponsored secondary education, providing a wonderful environment for students to prepare for the challenges they will face in the 21st century as men of strong faith and religious values.
This could not happen, however, without the generous support of our alumni and friends. Stepinac continues to play a major role in educating the young men of Westchester County and the nearby areas. Total enrollment at the school will be over 700 students for the 2007-08 school year, sustaining the growth that began about twelve years ago. Ninety nine percent of the 189 members of the Class of 2007 will go on to college. They have been awarded over $6.5 million in scholarships and grants for their college studies. The school is operating with an annual budget of $5 million. Tuition and fees for each student total $6800 this year, while the actual cost of a Stepinac education is $9300 per student.
Annual Fund 2008
The Purpose
Each year, the Stepinac community is asked to assist in the school’s extremely important mission. By contributing to the Annual Fund, every member of the Stepinac family plays a direct and active role in the education of all Stepinac students. The generosity of alumni, parents, alumni parents, and friends of the school will allow Stepinac to carry out its mission well into the new millennium. Last year’s Annual Fund reached record heights, and we hope to do even better this year.
The Need
The need is very great. The Annual Fund must provide the additional operating income that Stepinac needs to balance the school budget. Your annual support will help maintain affordable tuition levels; enhance academic programs; expand extracurricular activities and athletics; and provide additional funding for capital improvements. As you will see, this is especially true this year.
The Goal for 2008: Minimum $500,000
This year’s Annual Fund program marks another important step we will take as part of a major effort designed to address several high priority needs at the school. These priorities are:
1. To continue to keep tuition affordable, and allow Stepinac to offer academic
scholarships to attract the best students.
2. To continue to upgrade technology in all areas of the school.
3. To continue to equip the science labs with state of the art demonstration and lab equipment making them effective learning centers for science.
4. Most importantly, repairing and improving the school’s exterior structure which, after 60 years, shows signs of deterioration and weakness that must be corrected in the short term.
Consequently, we will be working with the Archdiocese of New York to determine the
best way to proceed, although it is already apparent that significant funding will
be required to address this situation properly.
Your Role
Just as in 2007 when record numbers of donors came “on board,” participation is vital to the success of Annual Fund 2008. Once again, Archbishop Stepinac High School needs your help. Your contribution not only makes a direct impact on our school but it also sends an important message to other potential sources of funding—a message that says the Stepinac family is solidly behind the school in support of its mission to deliver a high-quality, value oriented education.
Corporations and foundations often base their level of giving on the number and percentage of alumni who support their Alma Mater. (Support from parents and friends plays a major role as well.) Contributions, regardless of the amount, can help secure significant support from these other sources.
Gift Opportunities
A gift to Annual Fund 2008 is an investment in the future youth of America.
The result of your generosity will be a group of young men, prepared to meet the world morally, spiritually, and academically. Please help us by making a gift to Stepinac’s Annual Fund 2008.
You are invited to consider membership in one of the following giving categories:
President’s Council
Membership is open to all who make annual gifts of $2000 or more, with leadership gifts at three different levels:
Executive .............................$5000.00 or more
Director ..............................$3500.00-4999.00
Partner ................................$2001.00-3499.00
Crusader Society
Leader .................................$1000.00-1999.00
Patron .....................................$500.00-999.00
Benefactor ..............................$100.00-499.00
White and Blue .........................up to $100.00
Your gift can take a variety of forms:
Gifts of Cash
Please make checks payable to Archbishop Stepinac High School.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match gifts to secondary schools made by current or retired employees and their spouses. Matching gifts can double or triple your gift to Stepinac. To find out if your or your spouse’s company has a matching gift program, please check the enclosed corporate matching gift information.
Gifts of Securities
For many individuals, giving appreciated securities to Stepinac will allow them to both make a gift to the school while realizing substantial tax benefits. If you have questions regarding gifts of appreciated stock, or would like to arrange a gift of securities, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at (914) 946-4800 ext. 245.
Archbishop Stepinac High School
950 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
www.stepinac.org
Please do all you can to support our great school. We will be deeply grateful.