At St. Mary's School, innovation is at the heart of who we are.
We are continually enhancing programs, expanding opportunities and reimagining how we prepare students to make a meaningful impact on the world.
The St. Mary’s Fund makes this possible.
Your gift fuels innovation - allowing us to keep St. Mary's moving forward. It helps us attract and retain exceptional faculty who inspire our students every day, and it ensures we can bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of delivering an exceptional education.
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Educating to the Gap: The Why Behind Your Gift The "gap" is the difference between tuition and the total cost of a St. Mary's education. While your tuition covers a significant portion, about 90%, it doesn't fully cover the cost of all our programs and facilities.
The St. Mary's Fund bridges this gap, providing the necessary funds to maintain the high-quality education and unique opportunities that define the St. Mary's experience.
We believe that by understanding the actual cost of educating each child, our community can see the direct impact of their giving. It's about empowering you with information so you can make an informed decision about your contribution.
Here is a breakdown of the gap per student for each tuition level:
Every gift, no matter the size, helps close this gap and has a meaningful impact.
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Why the St. Mary’s Fund MattersThe St. Mary’s Fund is our top fundraising priority every year because it directly impacts every student, every teacher, and every program. Each gift closes the gap between what tuition covers and what it actually takes to provide this extraordinary education.
Your support goes toward:
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Innovative Programs – advancing design thinking, STEAM initiatives, and hands-on learning opportunities.
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Exceptional Faculty – retaining, developing, and supporting the teachers who inspire our students every day.
- Small Class Sizes – keeping student-to-teacher ratios low so every child is known, supported, and challenged.
- The Student Experience – arts, athletics, faith development, technology, and extracurriculars that spark creativity and confidence.
Giving Levels
Visionaries Circle: $25,000+
Millennium Circle: $10,000 – $24,999
Head of School Circle: $5,000 – $9,999
Sustainers Circle: $3,000 – $4,999
Benefactors: $1,500 – $2,999
Patrons: $1,000 – $1,499
Supporters: $500 – $999
Friends: Up to $499
(All donors are recognized in the Annual Report on Philanthropy. Donors who give $5,000+ are invited to the Leadership Reception the following Fall.)
Ways to Give
There are many ways to spend your gift to support St. Mary’s. If you don’t see an option below that best fits with your family’s needs and tax circumstances, we will be happy to discuss other alternatives with you. As a 501c3 corporation, your gifts to St. Mary’s are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law.
YOUR GENEROUS GIFT MATTERS
DONATE OR PLEDGE TO THE ST. MARY'S FUND BY CLICKING HERE
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Bring or mail your donation to the Development Office:
ST. MARY'S DEVELOPMENT OFFICE 7 PURSUIT ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656As a 501 (c)(3) corporation, gifts to St. Mary's are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by laW -
tax identification number 33-0771131
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