The Difference at St. Francis

Children spend a significant portion of their lives in school. Countless hours during years when their minds, hearts, and understanding of the world are taking shape. In those years, they are becoming more than educated - they are being formed into the person they will become.

How beautiful, then, is the opportunity to spend this time surrounding them with the knowledge and values of the Catholic faith. At St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School, we believe there is no greater gift than this. That is why, in cooperation with and in support of the family, we are committed to challenging students to grow spiritually, academically, and socially within a Catholic environment.

Alongside our Preschool through 8th Grade curriculums, we are guiding students to know and love Christ, to encounter Him in the Sacraments and life of the Catholic Church, and to discover how God is calling them to live - with faith, virtue, and love for others.

 

How You Can Join Us

Of course, we cannot pursue this mission alone. Every year, the ability to sustain & strengthen St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School is made possible by our community of faithful, generous donors. Whether you are presently discovering this community or are already involved in it, we invite you to explore the following opportunities to support this mission of human formation through Catholic education:

Annual

Fund

Contribute to today, tomorrow, or the future of SFOLCS through a gift to our Annual Fund:

Greatest Need (Today)

Tuition Assistance (Tomorrow)

Endowment Fund (Future)

Learn more

Scheduled

Giving

Join our community of scheduled donors to contribute to a solid foundation we can depend upon.

Explore Scheduled Giving

Community Events

Participate in annual community events, such as:

Golf Scramble - July

CUF Raffle - February

Fish Frys - Lenten Season

View Calendar
 

There are many ways to participate in the support of our mission - including:

 

  • The easiest way to support our mission now, head over to our online giving portal

  • Cash and checks can either be mailed to or dropped off at the school:

    817 Juniper Street

    Brainerd, MN 56401

    If mailing, please include “Attn: Carla Coonan”

  • Consider a memorial gift to honor a loved one or celebrate a significant milestone.

  • Designate St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School in your will or estate plan with a dollar amount or a percentage beneficiary.

    Bequests and estate gifts are often considered the easiest ways to give because they:

    • Allow you to state your philanthropic intentions.

      In this way, they also provide your heirs with a clear understanding of your wishes.

    • Are available for all ages.

      People of any age can include an endowment fund as a beneficiary.

    • Maintain flexibility.

      You can update your plan at any time.

    • Require nothing now.

      Your gift doesn’t transfer until after your passing.

    • Allow for celebration among the people and places that are important to you.

      Any portion of an estate gift can have a lasting impact on our school.

    St. Francis School Foundation Legacy Society: A gift through your estate plan to the St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School Foundation Endowment Fund demonstrates your deep belief in and support for the mission, strength, and vitality of our school. In recognition of your commitment, you will be recognized as a member of our Legacy Society.

  • Consider making tax-efficient gifts for appreciated securities, such as stock or mutual funds.

  • Simplify your giving by establishing a flexible account that allows you to receive immediate tax benefits and make grants out to our school.

  • Direct any portion of the required minimum distribution from your traditional IRA to the fund of your choosing. If you are aged 70 ½ or older, you can transfer up to $100,000 of tax-free income to eligible charities.

  • Designate St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School as a beneficiary on your life insurance policy or retirement plan.

  • We invite our community to participate in a variety of initiatives throughout the year, such as a school supply drive, Give to the Max Day, and other special projects. Public communications of these opportunities (and more) are shared throughout the year for all to partake in.

 
 

The work of St. Francis is sustained by a community of people who believe in our mission and feel called to support it.

To all who answer that call - Thank You.

Have a question about giving or want to learn more about our mission?

 

Director of Advancement & Admissions: Carla Coonan

218-829-2344 | carla.coonan@sf-school.org