Giving
Supporting tomorrow’s leaders
Thank you for supporting tomorrow’s leaders! St. Teresa’s Academy students, alumnae, parents and friends have a long-standing tradition of giving back to the school that empowers young women to change the world. Thank you for supporting our mission to educate young women in a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory environment. Your generosity makes a difference in the lives of young women, today and in the future.
Your Impact
Ways to give
ACADEMY FUND
Gifts to the Academy Fund help bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of education.
ENDOWMENT FUND
The Endowment Fund helps students and families better realize their educational dreams through financial assistance.
WOMEN’S CIRCLE OF GIVING
Women’s Circle of Giving (WCG) aspires to promote the initiatives of St. Teresa’s Academy through financial support.
PLANNED GIVING
Planned gifts include designating STA in your will, forming a charitable trust, or purchasing a gift annuity to support.
When you support the premier Catholic, college-preparatory education offered to young women at STA, you may benefit from the following.
- $300 Deduction – Individuals who take the standard deduction can claim an above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations to qualified charitable organizations, up to $300.
- 60% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Limit Suspended for 2021 – For gifts made in 2021, individuals who itemized deductions can deduct up to 100% of charitable contributions. Deductions for cash donations were previously limited to 60% of the taxpayer’s adjusted gross income.
- Corporate Deductions – For the 2021 tax year, corporations can deduct up to 25% of the taxpayer’s taxable income for any cash contributions made to qualified charitable organizations. Deductions for cash donations were previously limited to 10% of the taxpayer’s taxable income.
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from employees’ spouses and retirees may also qualify for a match.
If you don’t find your company name, please check with your company’s benefits department to see if they participate in a matching gift program.