OUR ANNUAL NEED

"The Gap" 2007/08

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• Annual Fund - OnLine Donations
• Annual Fund Donor Forms
• Electronic Funds Transfer Form

Our Mission

The mission of Jesuit High School is to educate young men of the Sacramento region to be intellectually distinguished, morally courageous, and compassionate in service to others. It is our goal to make our education available to as many qualified young men as possible. We do this in two ways: First - In keeping with our commitment to the vision of St. Ignatius, Jesuit High School charges a tuition less than the true cost of education - for all students. we do not charge tuition that covers the full cost of the school’s operating expenses. Second - we provide financial aid to those in need. During the 2007/08 school year, 15% of our students will receive financial aid.

How Much Does Tuition Cover?

How Can I Help?

Click Here To See Annual Fund Donor Forms & Electronic Funds Transfer Form

Each year donors ask – What Should I Give? $2,785 per student is needed to close the "gap" for the 2007/08 school year. Many donors cannot afford to give the full "gap" amount, while others can give in excess of the "gap" amount. Every gift is greatly appreciated, and every gift makes a difference!

When deciding what amount works best for you, please consider that we request that Annual Fund contributions be fulfilled within our fiscal year which is July 1 – June 30. For your convenience payment schedules can be customized to fit your needs – one time payment, twice a year, 10 monthly payments (Sept – June), etc. Payment can be by Check, American Express, VISA, MasterCard, or new this year – Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).

Frequently Asked Questions?

What is Annual Giving?

With education costs continuing to escalate year after year, Annual Giving contributions – gifts to Annual Fund, PACE, Special Donations – all go to pay for the operating costs of the school. These “annual” contributions help to offset the actual cost of a Jesuit education and the amount parents are charged for tuition.

Why not just raise the tuition?

In keeping with our commitment to the vision of St. Ignatius, Jesuit High School charges a tuition less than the true cost of education to all students. This results in a deficit, which is made up through gifts to the Annual Fund, P.A.C.E. and other fundraising efforts.

If tuition was raised to the actual cost of education, this approach would place too large of a burden on parents, and would make it impossible for many young men to have the opportunity to receive a Jesuit education. Another reason for not raising tuition to actual cost, is that there would be no benefit to parents at income tax time – a gift to Jesuit through Annual Giving Fund may be a tax benefit!

Who Gives To The Annual Fund?

All Jesuit High School families are asked! Freshmen and transfer parents at the New Parent Dinners in the fall; We also reach out to all other current parents, alumni parents, alumni and friends of Jesuit through appeal letters, visits and phone calls.

How is the money used?

Annual Giving Fund gifts are used to cover the operating costs of the school, including curriculum improvement, upport of co-curricular activities – including athletics, fine arts, campus ministry and Christian service; offering of scholarship aid, and much more.

How much should I give?

$2,785 per student is needed to close the gap for 2007/08. Many families cannot afford to give the full amount, while others can give in excess of the gap amount. When deciding what amount works best for your family, please consider that we request that Annual Fund contributions be fulfilled within our fiscal year which is July 1 – June 30. For your convenience payment schedules can be customized to fit your needs – one time payment, twice a year, 10 monthly payments (Sept – June), etc. Payment can be by Check, VISA, MasterCard, or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT). Every gift is greatly appreciated, and every gift makes a difference!

Is there a tax advantage if I make a gift?

All contributions are fully tax deductible as charitable gifts to the extent provided by law.

President’s Club Membership

Donors whose gifts total $2,000 or more, per fiscal year, to Jesuit High School are recognized by membership in the President’s Club. Members are invited to a dinner each Fall hosted by Father Gregory R. Bonfiglio, S.J. – President of Jesuit High School and honored for their generosity to JHS!

President’s Club 2007 Insignis Award recipients

Father Edward Callanan, S.J.
with Father Gregory R. Bonfiglio, S.J.

The President’s Club Dinner honoring our donors for 2007/08
will be held IN THE FALL OF 2008.

What are Matching Gift?

Many companies will match your gift to Jesuit High School up to a certain level – some as high as triple matches! Matching Gift contributions also count toward your own giving level to JHS. Please check with your employer's human resources office for details on their Matching Gift program and matching gift forms. Complete the donor section of the form and then mail to Jesuit High School, Attn - Development Office/Matching Gifts, P. O. Box 254647, Sacramento, CA 95865. You may have your gift matched even if you have already made your contribution to JHS!

Matching Gift Companies

(This is a sample list of companies with Matching Gift programs – many who send Matching Gifts to Jesuit each year; please check with your employer’s human resources office to determine if your company does match!)

** Important Reminders **

Jesuit High School receives NO State or Federal tax dollars.

Gifts to the Annual Fund are fully tax deductible as charitable gifts to the extent provided by law.

Who Can I Contact If I Have More Questions?

ANNUAL FUND gifts:

P.A.C.E. gifts:

PLANNED GIVING gifts:

Thank You For Your Support of Jesuit High School!