Ways to Give

At Pope Francis Prep, we are blessed to operate amid a culture of giving and support, providing us the vital financial resources needed to deliver a transformational education to our students. We are thankful for the support we have received in the past and look forward to partnering with alumni, family, friends, and community donors to continue to build this essential resource.

 

How to Give:

 

Online

Make your gift to the Cardinal Fund today! Click here to make your online contribution. We accept all major credit cards, GooglePay, and bank transfers.

By Phone

During regular business hours, you may call (833) 999-7673 ext. 1273 to speak to someone in the advancement office to give to the Cardinal Fund. We accept all forms of major credit cards. 

By Mail

Checks may be made payable to Pope Francis Preparatory School and mailed to Pope Francis Preparatory School, Office of Institutional Advancement, 99 Wendover Road, Springfield, MA 01118

Gifts of Security

Pope Francis Preparatory School welcomes gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, and mutual funds as a convenient way to support the school. Not only will your contribution entitle you to an income tax charitable deduction, yo may also help avoid capital gains taxes. For more information, contact Daniel Fenton CHS ’09, Director of Development, at dfenton@popefrancisprep.org or (833) 999-7673 ext.1129.

Gifts In Memory or In Honor of

Making a gift in memory or in honor of is a wonderful way to support the Cardinal Fund.  Simply click here to donate and indicate who your gift is in memory or in honor of under the Tribute Gifts section of our giving form. 

Matching Gifts

Double, or even triple, your gift’s impact! Thousands of companies offer some level of corporate match for their employee’s philanthropic interests. Check with your employer to see if it offers a matching gifts program.

Matching gifts received by June 30 are counted toward your gift society level. For example, a $500 personal gift matched by your employer and received in the same fiscal year provides you with an invitation into the Leadership Society.

Endowment/Scholarship Opportunities

The endowment at Pope Francis Prep currently stands at more than $11 million. Of this amount, a percentage is paid out each year to cover various operating expenses, professional development, and more importantly financial aid.  Within the $11 million are multiple individual funds that have been established by generous benefactors in order to support Pope Francis Prep in perpetuity. The majority of individual endowment funds are earmarked to support need based students. 

There are currently 52 named endowed funds at Pope Francis Prep. A $25,000 minimum is required to establish a named endowment fund.  For more information please contact Daniel Fenton CHS ’09, Director of Development, dfenton@popefrancisprep.org or 833-999-7673 ext 1129