Giving FAQs

A: The Saint Thomas' Fund supports the annual operating needs at STE, funding needs that would not be possible to meet with tuition alone. Fulfilling the Promise is STE's $10 million capital campaign to fund a state-of-the-art academic building and renovations to the sanctuary.

A: This depends on if you make a directed or unrestricted gift. Unrestricted gifts allow us to determine the area of greatest need, and reinvest the funds in STE accordingly. If you make a directed gift, you may choose the area you want your funds to benefit, such as for the Fulfilling the Promise capital campaign.

A: Endowment funds are permanent funds typically established by nonprofit organizations that use the earnings to advance the educational mission of the organization. The principal amount of the endowment fund always stays intact, while all or a part of the earnings are utilized by the organization each year. The earnings are used to fund projects or programs designated by the endowment fund. A percentage of the earnings are generally left in the fund to increase the fund principal. As the principal increases, the earnings available for use each year increases.

A: Yes. STE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible. Federal E.I.N. # 74-6017007.

A: Yes. We respect the privacy of our donors and allow donations to be made privately.