What is it?

• The St. Mary's Fund is the name of our annual giving program.
• It provides financial support for the school's highest priorities.
• The St. Mary's Fund is the second largest source of income for the school and contributes annually to the operating budget.
• It is the first and most important gift we ask of every member of our community.

Does Participation Really Matter?

• When applying for grants and other sources of funding, foundations and corporations look for strong internal support and institutional strength before committing their resources.
• Each gift demonstrates to the greater community that those closest to the school believe in and support St. Mary's financially.
• Every gift is important and increases our participation rate.

How Much Should I give?

• We ask that you make a meaningful gift.
• Choose an amount that fits your personal financial situation
• Gifts of all sizes make a difference.

Please make a gift today to The St. Mary’s Fund

There are two ways to make your gift:

1. You can make your gift on line now using your credit card.

2. Send your gift by mail: Request a giving envelope from St. Mary's by contacting Andrea Reeder, Director of Advancement at 541-773-7877 and email her at areeder@smschool.us.

Direct your gift by selecting one of the following:

• Athletic Fund
• Educational Fund
• Faculty Fund
• Fine Arts Fund
• Head's Discretionary Fund
• Scholarship Fund
• Technology Fund

The St. Mary's Fund supports the school's operating budget.     The Board of Trustees retains the discretion to use the funds to support the school's general operations should contributions received for a particular fund exceed the expenditure limits approved by the Board for a particular fund.