Giving

What is the Annual Fund?

The Annual Fund is a component of DePaul Catholic High School operating budget that supports the financial shortfall between tuition and the actual cost of educating a student. All Catholic and private schools across the nation operate annually knowing this shortfall (or gap) exists, and implement a fundraising initiative The Annual Fund Drive to help close the gap.

Why Support The Annual Fund?

Gifts to the Annual Fund at DePaul Catholic directly impact a student's daily life.

The Annual Fund ensures that:

• We attract, retain, and support great Faculty
• We continue to have small student/faculty ratios, remaining Large Enough to Challenge and Small Enough to Care
• We maintain a safe and progressive learning environment
• New and enhanced programs are provided throughout the year
• Financial assistance is available for qualified students

DePaul Catholic needs to compete and thrive in the healthy Catholic school environment of Bergen and Passaic counties. Using this traditional method of fundraising, we ensure that DePaul Catholic is accessible and competitive and constantly moving forward. An added benefit is that while tuition is not tax-deductible, gifts to the Annual Fund are!

Many companies will match the charitable gifts made by their employees. This is an ideal way for donors to make their donations increase, and get recognized at higher donation levels. Simply ask your company's human resources office for a matching gift form, and we will do the rest!

DePaul Catholic provides nearly 70% of the student body with financial assistance which is more than other Catholic schools in our regional area. Financial Assistance is an important feature to all schools and aligns well with the mission of DePaul Catholic and St. Vincent DePaul. If a student has the capacity to meet the academic rigor of DePaul Catholic and the only thing holding them back from realizing their potential through DePaul Catholic is tuition, it is appropriate to offer this assistance and help make God's world a better place through these students.

No. Support is requested of current parents, grandparents, past parents, past grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, corporations, foundations, and friends of DePaul Catholic. Our mission is too important and all avenues of support are explored.

No. Booster Club fundraising goes directly to the sport. However, by making a restricted gift to the Annual Fund for a particular sport serves the same purpose and counts toward the overall goals of the Annual Fund.

All donations to the Annual Fund are fully tax-deductible. Gifts can be made by mailing a check to the Advancement Office, donating online using the form above or at www.depaulcatholic.org, or by contacting our Advancement Office at any time.

An outright cash gift qualifies as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Please drop off or send cash or check donations to:

Giving is only a click away. Please use the form above or go to giving.depaulcatholic.org.

A gift of securities, stocks, and bonds entitles the donor to an income tax deduction; a gift of appreciated securities may also reduce capital gains tax liability. Please contact Kathy Bekker for more information at bekkerk@dpchs.org.

A gift of real estate to DePaul Catholic High School provides the donor an income tax benefit as well as reducing capital gains since the market value of appreciated property is deductible. Please contact Kathy Bekker for more information at bekkerk@dpchs.org.

Many corporations provide resources to supplement the support by employees for charitable institutions. This is a simple and effective way for contributors to increase the value of their gifts. Donors are encouraged to check with their respective employer’s Human Resources Department about the availability of this program. Please contact Kathy Bekker for more information at bekkerk@dpchs.org.

A bequest is a gift made via a will. It can be given as a specific amount, as a portion of an estate, or as a remainder share. Contributions to DePaul Catholic High School qualify as charitable tax deductions and may help reduce estate tax liability. An attorney or financial advisor can best provide tax information. Please contact Kathy Bekker for more information at bekkerk@dpchs.org.