FAQs About Giving
Charitable Giving
Q. Why not increase tuition?
The St. Michael’s Board of Directors strives to keep tuition and fees low enough to provide outstanding educational opportunities to a diverse range of families. Significant increases in tuition could make the School unaffordable for many families now served, resulting in a decrease in enrollment and imposing a greater increase in tuition for those remaining families.
Q. Can a donor restrict a gift for a specific purpose?
St. Michael’s encourages unrestricted gifts, but if there is a project a donor would like to support, please let us know.
Q. What are corporate matching gifts?
Some companies match charitable contributions from their employees to qualifying organizations. Employers will provide the necessary applications to request a matching gift.
Q. What types of gifts are accepted?
Cash gifts
Pledges (paid within a specified period of time)
Appreciated securities
Bequests
Life insurance
Gifts in-kind
For additional information or questions, contact the Development Office by calling 804-272-3514.