Annual Fund

What is the Annual Fund?

The STM Annual Fund is a yearly giving campaign that provides critical support for our school while eliminating the need for traditional fundraising sales. Through the generosity of our community, Annual Fund gifts directly benefit our students, teachers, and programs.

What Does the Annual Fund Support?

As a nonprofit Catholic school, St. Thomas More Cathedral School relies on tuition, fees, parish support, fundraising events, and charitable contributions to provide an exceptional educational experience. The Annual Fund helps bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of educating each student.

Annual Fund contributions have supported:

• Classroom technology and resources
• Literacy and library enhancements
• Teacher professional development
• Academic programs and student opportunities
• Tuition assistance for families in need
• Long-term financial stability through endowment support

Why an Annual Fund Instead of Product Sales?

The Annual Fund provides families, alumni, parishioners, and friends with a simple way to support STM without purchasing items they may not need. Gifts are 100% tax deductible and allow donors to make a direct impact on Catholic education.

Why Not Simply Increase Tuition?

Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of educating each student. Annual giving allows our entire community—including current families, alumni, parishioners, faculty, staff, and friends—to participate in sustaining the mission of STM at a level that is meaningful for them.

How Else Can I Support STM?

Support extends beyond financial gifts. Our community is strengthened through prayer, volunteer service, and sharing time and talents in support of our students and mission.

Your generosity helps St. Thomas More Cathedral School continue providing a faith-filled education rooted in academic excellence and service. Checks may be made payable to: St. Thomas More Cathedral School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all gifts are tax deductible as permitted by law.