Giving

Thank you for your interest in giving to St. Cecilia Catholic School!

The purpose of the St. Cecilia Catholic School development effort is three-fold:

To effectively market and promote St. Cecilia Catholic School to families in surrounding parishes and cities.
To further the community’s understanding and recognition of St. Cecilia Catholic School in support of its important mission to provide a quality, Catholic education.
To cultivate support for the school’s operating and capital needs.

St. Cecilia Catholic School seeks to develop a framework of lasting relationships and assistance from a variety of constituencies, including: alumni, community members, parishioners, parents, and friends.

We appreciate the support of our community in ensuring that St. Cecilia Catholic School remains a place that is truly More Than School.

If you would like to make a gift to the school to assist with tuition assistance, capital needs, or special programs, or if would like to set up a scholarship in memory of a loved one, please contact us at 714-544-1533.

Donations by check may be mailed to:

St. Cecilia School
1311 Sycamore Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780

Please make checks payable to: St. Cecilia School.

ACT (Adopt a Class Today)

The Adopt a Class Today (ACT) program provides exceptional opportunities for St. Cecilia students to experience More Than School. When you ACT, you partner with school and students to enrich student learning.

Teachers make their requests for specific opportunities, and sponsors adopt the class with a donation* of $500. As an ACT sponsor, you will meet the students at a breakfast reception in your honor and experience the difference your generosity has made.

The 2023-2024 ACT Brochure is now available online. Please visit www.ACTSponsor2023.GiveSmart.com or by scanning the QR Code below. Your sponsorship commitment can be made online now. Contact Mrs. Diana Anoc at danoc@stceciliak8.org for any questions.

Thank you to our 2023-2024 Sponsors!

The Amoy Family, The de Leon Family, Mr. & Mrs. Fitzgerald, The Gazzano Family, Mr. Bob & Mrs. Sharon Gomez, The Harnett Family, The Hendrata Family, The Heppelmann Family, The Huerta Family, The Ithivongsuphakit Family, Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Leupold, The Manglicmot Family, The Montijo Family, The Nguyen Family (2), The Oh Family, The Pinero Family, The Roberto Family, The Rocio Family, The Song Family, Mr. Jim & Mrs. Linn Stalnaker, The Susanto Family, The Vargas-Bustos Family, The Wehn Family, The Zinn Family, K4 Anonymous Donor

*ACT sponsorships may be tax-deductible (Tax ID 93-1159426). Consult your tax professional for eligibility.

Files: ACT Catalog 2023.pdf

Endowment

The St. Cecilia School Endowment will provide the school with an annual and steady source of income in the future. The principal of the fund remains invested, while the annual earnings are allocated to help support the school. Prudently invested endowed funds are a source of never ending philanthropy.

The St. Cecilia School Endowment is under the management of the Orange Catholic Foundation, a distinct and separate non-profit of the Diocese of Orange.

To make a donation to the St. Cecilia School Endowment, please contact us at 714-544-1533, or donate directly to our school endowment through the Orange Catholic Foundation website.

Matching Gifts

A gift to St. Cecilia Catholic School demonstrates your confidence in our mission and enables us to provide a quality, affordable Catholic education to students of diverse backgrounds. Your contribution dollars can pass on the legacy of faith and values to generations of St. Cecilia students.

Would you like to see your gift do twice as much for St. Cecilia Catholic School?

Your company may be ready to help. Many employers sponsor Matching Gift Programs and will match any charitable contribution made by their employees or retirees. Every gift made to St. Cecilia School is tax-deductible. Our legal title is “St. Cecilia School” and we are a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.

Please see the attachment for a list of companies that offer Matching Gifts.

Files: Matching Gift Companies.pdf

Parish Appeal

St. Cecilia Catholic School is grateful for the generous support of our Parish. Donations made through the green envelopes are directed to our Tuition Assistance Fund. These funds have enabled dozens of students and families to attend our parish school. We appreciate the generosity of our parishioners in supporting Catholic values and education.

Fundraiser: Starlight Gala

Join us for a A Night Under the City Lights! Our 2024 Starlight Gala will be held at the Hilton Costa Mesa on Saturday, November 9, 2024. More information to come.