Giving FAQs

A: The Saint Thomas’ Fund is the school’s most important fundraiser, and fulfills needs that would not be possible with tuition alone.

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 the arts, athletics, facilities and grounds, faculty development, or technology.

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: Every contribution counts, regardless of the amount. Whatever you feel comfortable gifting, whether it be $1 or $10,000, helps sustain our mission.

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

A: Yes, you may make a secure online donation using a credit card via our online gift form.

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