Why Give
Nationally the cost per pupil at public schools is an average of $12,000. Catholic schools save tax-payers over 20 billion dollars per year. In Boston, the average cost of educating a student in a Catholic school is about $6,000 and the Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Boston save taxpayers $535M each year! Aside from the financial benefits of Catholic schools, Boston’s parochial schools have higher graduation and college acceptance rates. Click here to learn more about our impact.
The Catholic Schools Foundation changes lives by providing families with demonstrated financial need an opportunity to give their sons and daughters a quality education, focused on Christian values and character formation at Catholic schools located throughout the Archdiocese of Boston, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or gender.
Catholic schools have long been believed to be inaccessible, expensive and exclusive to those who can afford to attend. By providing critical support to students in our most in-need communities like Lawrence, Lynn, Brockton, and Roxbury, the Catholic Schools Foundation is not just providing scholarships, it is expanding access to high-quality schooling for all those who desire it and bringing opportunities to these communities.
When you make a donation to CSF, you are ensuring the vitality of these schools for years to come. You are making an investment, not just in students and schools, but into building and strengthening communities. Join us today and your tax-deductible gift will provide a scholarship to a student in need. Building Minds, transforming lives and strengthening communities truly begins with you.
Ways to Give
We have earned the highest possible rating (4-stars) through Charity Navigator based on our financial health, accountability and transparency. We have also earned the GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency, showcasing the progress and results we are making toward our mission.
CSF’s tax exempt 501(c)(3) status is separate from the diocese, allowing companies and individuals to support disadvantaged youth in the greater Boston area, even if they are unable to donate to religious organizations
