Ways of Giving:

There are many ways to make a gift to Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School. The Development Office is ready to work with donors to fashion the most beneficial means for the donor and for CHS/JXXIII. Gifts to Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School are income tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
The gift vehicles outlined below represent donor opportunities to support Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School. We invite you to consider the following options:

A Gift of Cash
The easiest and most common way to support CHS/JXXIII is by a cash gift. There are a number of ways to make your gift:

Making a Pledge
You may make a pledge to Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School and we will bill you according to a payment schedule that is most agreeable with you. You can make your pledge by calling the Development Office at (320) 257-2121 or 257-2122 or by mailing the AD Pledge Form to the above address.


Matching Gifts
A matching gift by your company or organization extends your generosity by adding the matching amount to your own gift at no additional expense to you. It is easy to make a matching gift. Simply:


Designate Cathedral High School or the CHS Education Foundation as your gift recipient.


A Gift of Securities
You can benefit in two ways by making a gift of appreciated securities to Cathedral High School. First, you will be able to claim a charitable income tax deduction for the full value of the shares; and second, you will be able to avoid the capital gains tax that would have been due if you sold the shares. When making a gift of securities, it is important that you arrange for a transfer of your securities to Cathedral High School and not sell them yourself. Please contact: Robert Stewart, President, Cathedral High School/John XXIII at 320-257-2114 to help facilitate the transfer.


Establish a Memorial or Tribute
Your gift to the Cathedral High School Education Foundation may be made in memory, or in honor of someone. The interest generated from the principal is used for our Tuition Assistance Program. Memorials or tributes that accrue to $2,000 and more are tracked and annual disbursements are made in honor of the scholarship holder.


To establish a memorial or tribute, or to make a gift to an existing Memorial/Scholarship Fund, please indicate the name of the Fund on your check; or print, complete and mail the Pledge/Commitment Form and mail along with your check, credit card, or stock gift information to:

Cathedral High School
Education Foundation
PO Box 1579
St. Cloud, MN 56302


A Gift of Real Estate
Real estate held more than 12 months can be contributed to Cathedral High School, entitling the donor to an income tax deduction based on the current, appraised value. In addition, the donor also avoids a potential capital gains tax on the property. All gifts of Real Property must be accompanied by (i) an independent qualified appraisal; (ii) evidence of marketable title; and (iii) a Phase I environmental assessment. It is advisable to consult with your attorney and accountants prior to making a gift of this type.


Planned Giving
Planned Giving is an estate-planning tool that allows a donor to make a contribution to Cathedral High School that can provide substantial financial and tax advantages to the donor.

Planned Giving is a win-win situation because it provides CHS/JXXIII with necessary funds to carry out its' mission of "providing academic excellence and Christian values" to our youth while providing the donor with the following possible benefits:

Assets that can be used to make a Planned Gift include:

There are many methods that can be used to make a Planned Gift including wills, annuities and charitable remainder trusts. A donor should consult their estate planner or attorney for the method that allows them to maximize their benefits. Cathedral High School can help with this process by providing advisors that are experts in this area. For more details contact Robert Stewart, President, Cathedral High School/John XXIII Middle School at 320-257-2114.
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