WHY IS THIS
FUNDING IMPORTANT?

It costs quite a bit of money to operate St. Thomas Catholic school,
much of the cost is born by the student families.

WHY IS THIS FUND IMPORTANT?

It costs quite a bit of money (more than $1 million dollars per year) to operate St. Thomas Catholic school, much of the cost is born by the student families (about 65% currently)

We have seen recently how inflation has increased the cost of everything, and this includes the salaries of administration of teachers, utilities, food, etc.

If work together and let the funding grow over time, we can ensure long-term survival of the school (the next 100 years)

This is a mutual fund (like in your own retirement) for the benefit of the school. We intend to invest wisely, allowing the money to grow, and provide financial fruit for the long term.

Additionally, with increasing funding, we can reduce the cost of tuition to young families, which will attract more families to St. Thomas School, and more children to a Catholic education.

WHAT ARE WE ASKING?

We all value the education that our students received. And by working together, we can have a positive impact on the lives of many children who will follow us at The Catholic School of St. Thomas
Parish for the next 100 years.

We would ask you to consider a financial donation to the Fund. Your gift today will help to educate the future catholic students of our parish, and south Champaign County.

Thank you for your consideration, and we encourage you to contact one of us to answer any questions that you may have.

WHO TO TALK TO?

  • At anytime that you have any questions at all, you are welcome to contact any one of us:

    David Gay – dgay2@wisc.edu – 217.898.1444
    Ed Decker – emdecker94@gmail.com – 217.898.7300
    Tom Kelley – tom.kelley@syngenta.com – 217.369.6690
    Jim Deters – jdeters909@gmail.com – 217.202.3227
    Rod Schweighart – rodschweighart@yahoo.com – 217.840.6029

    You can also speak directly with Father Keith Walder, who has been part of our planning.
    We are also happy to arrange a time to meet with Board Members at your convenience.