217 S. 4th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 | ph: 910.762.5491 x140

Investing in St. Mary Catholic School

In 1869, with determination, sacrifice and extraordinary gifts of time, talent and financial support, the Sisters of Mercy established the Academy of the Incarnation; North Carolina’s first Catholic school. Later, the school became what we know today as St. Mary Catholic School.

Today, support for St. Mary School comes from parents, grandparents, friends, foundations and corporations. Gifts to the SMS Annual Fund and the Falcon Scholars Fund support the current operating budget and tuition assistance needs. Membership in the Boundary Oak Society for Planned Giving provides lasting support to the long term success of our school. The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise financial support for a wide range of programs and initiatives that continue to provide St. Mary students with a solid educational foundation to succeed in high school and beyond. All alumni, parents and friends of the school are asked to make a gift to the Annual Fund through a variety of solicitation methods including: a personal ask from a Development Office staff member; a direct mail letter; a phone call from a parent or student; or electronic media.

dmitrifrederick_stmary_oct_08

Bridging the Gap

The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise financial support for a wide range of programs and initiatives that continue to provide St. Mary students with a solid educational foundation to succeed in high school and beyond.

All alumni, parents and friends of the school are asked to make a gift to the Annual Fund through a variety of solicitation methods including: a personal ask from a Development Office staff member; a direct mail letter; a phone call from a parent or student; or electronic media. Online contributions can be made from the links below:

All gifts to St. Mary Annual Fund are important. To show appreciation for your support, the school has established giving societies to thank each donor.





Support the Kids of St. Mary Catholic School

trinity_divider

Make A Donation to the Falcon Scholar’s Fund

More than 20% of our students receive need based tuition assistance. As part of the Annual Fund for SMS, donors can now support student tuition assistance through the St. Mary Falcon Scholars Fund. The Falcon Scholars Fund will be distributed each year, enabling SMS to provide tuition assistance to students who demonstrate financial need. Requirements to establish a named Falcon Scholars Fund are as follows:

  • $2,600 annual gift representing one-half of the full expenses for one student.
  • $5,200 annual gift representing the full cost of educating one student.

Falcon Scholars donors are encouraged to make a minimum three year commitment to the fund.  Through participation in this program, you can witness a life being forever changed and gain satisfaction in making a difference in the life of a child through Catholic education. To learn more about the Scholars Fund, please contact the Development Office.




Annual Fund | Planned Giving

Back to Top