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The 1959 Fund is our Annual Fund.  This fund allows Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School to continue to provide students with innovative academics, virtue and service learning opportunities, and with 
state-of-the-art athletic and fine arts programming.  
Investing in The 1959 Fund is a compelling way for our constituents to show their commitment to the mission of Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School.  
Your participation in The 1959 Fund is what matters the most.

The 1959 Fund Giving Levels: 

 

1959 Society

The 1959 Society honors Bishop McGuinness’s generous supporters who have made gifts of $1,959 or more to the 1959 Fund annually. The loyal support of this group of leaders is critical to giving BMCHS students distinctive academic and extracurricular experiences. 
 

President’s Circle - $2,500 +
Principal’s Circle - $1,959-$2,499

Additional Giving Levels

Bishop Patron - $1,000-$1,958
Bishop Partner - $250 - $999
Friend of Bishop - $249-Below

Young Alumni Society

The Young Alumni Giving Society recognizes alumni who graduated within the last 15 years and who display their leadership by making a gift to the 1959 Fund. Young Alumni Society members will be recognized at the 1959 Society Level when they give at the following levels:
 

1-4 years after graduation: $100 and above
5-9 years after graduation: $250 and above
10-15 years after graduation: $500 and above

The New Family Leadership Circle

The New Family Leadership Circle of the 1959 Fund welcomes first-year families into our community and encourages them to join us in supporting the mission of BMCHS. First-year families who give $1,000+ are recognized that year as part of the 1959 Society and as part of The New Family Leadership Circle. 

For additional information regarding the Bishop McGuinness Annual Fund and other development efforts, please contact the Advancement Office at 336-564-1009 or email Dan Gravo at dgravo@bmhs.us

Frequently Asked Questions

Our goal for the 2024-25 school year is $175,000. 

Each year, all funds raised are spent during the current school year. Every gift, whether large or small, directly impacts each student’s educational experience. 

Annual gifts to The 1959 Fund play a critical role in sustaining and further enhancing Bishop McGuinness Catholic High School’s greatest strengths: challenging and innovative programming, an exceptional faculty and staff, a formative, Catholic education, and the kind of personalized learning environment where young people can truly thrive. The funds raised are vital in realizing those goals.  

Our fiscal year runs from July 1-June 30. Gifts can be made at any time on or before June 30th. 

Call us at 336-564-1009 and we’ll arrange the most convenient way for you to make your gift. Gifts may be made by check, credit card, electronic funds transfer, and securities. Or, feel free to visit the Advancement Office at the school. Monthly billing and secure on-line giving are also available. To make a gift online click "Donate" on the above link!

 

Please contact your employer’s human resource department to find out about their matching gift policies; and remember that your gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. 

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