The St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School Foundation Endowment Fund is a perpetual endowment designed to provide stable, ongoing financial support to our school – forever.
Gifts to the endowment are grown through prudent, faith-aligned investments. The fund is legally protected. Every year, we have the option to receive a grant from the fund or to keep it invested to grow for the future.
Annual grants from the fund will be used to provide strong academics, support faculty and staff, make capital improvements, expand access to a Catholic education through scholarships, and provide a welcoming, prayerful space where students can learn and grow for years to come.
Become an endowment benefactor of St. Francis +
A gift today to the St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School Foundation Endowment Fund helps ensure that Catholic education in our community flourishes for generations to come. In recognition for your gift, you will be honored as an Endowment Benefactor as we build a legacy of faith and learning.
Benefits of an Estate gift +
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 you to remember both the people and places that are important to you. Any portion of an estate gift designated for an endowment fund can have a lasting impact on our school.
Become a St. Francis School Foundation Legacy Society Member +
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.
Our Stewardship Partner +
We’ve partnered with the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF) for faith-aligned investment and stewardship of our endowment fund. A trusted partner in the Minnesota Catholic community for more than 30 years, CCF stewards philanthropic funds for Catholic organizations and individuals across the state of Minnesota.
As a professional steward of charitable assets, CCF provides diligent oversight and ensures our endowment is invested in accordance with current laws and best practices-and in alignment with our Catholic faith.
Endowment Giving Options
Gifts to our endowment fund can be made in a variety of ways that are tax-efficient and meet your long-term financial goals. Some examples are listed below:
Cash and appreciated securities/stock
Donor Advised Fund (DAF)
Qualified charitable distribution from your IRA
Bequest in will or estate plan
Memorials
Life insurance or IRA beneficiary designations
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