President's Report on Annual Giving 2022-2023

Fundraising is a crucial part of Saint Mary’s commitment to its Catholic mission: it is essential to sustaining the tradition of Saint Mary’s dynamic Catholic education. While tuition covers roughly 88% of the school's operating budget, additional resources are necessary to carry this vibrant education forward into a new era. Afterall, our core charge is to realize each child's full educational potential. Through gifts of time, talent, and treasure, the generosity of the entire Saint Mary’s community allows us to attain our demanding goals. Joined by our consistently munificent Partners in Stewardship, the Advancement Office at Saint Mary’s coordinates fundraising projects for the school through a variety of programs. Our Annual Fund, which is our main appeal,  helps to support our operational costs, as well as tuition assistance for our students and professional development for our faculty. To choose a giving opportunity right for your philanthropic interests, please contact Mr. Edward Short, Vice President of Development at (516) 627-2711, extension 1120, or by e-mail at eshort@stmary.ws.