Ways to Give

As Christians, we recognize everything we have comes from God. We are called to share these gifts to advance His Kingdom, such as providing a Catholic education to a student that may not otherwise be able to attend or supporting the mission and ministries at St. Mary's School. Through our gifts we demonstrate, in a tangible way, our love for God and one another.​

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ANNUAL FUND
SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
PLANNED GIVING
IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER GIFT
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS
WISH LIST
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SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
Your gift will change lives. Your donation to our scholarship program will give students the opportunity to receive a Catholic education. 

INVEST IN KIDS ACT TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS through Empower Illinois

Tax Credit Scholarships will not be available for the 2024-2025 school year and donations are not currently being accepted. Empower Illinois is working with legislators to bring this program back. Visit the Empower Illinois website for more information.

ST. BLAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The St. Blaise Scholarship Fund was established in loving memory of St. Mary’s student Blaze Masching, whose outgoing personality and enthusiastic passion for life are fondly remembered. His spirit will live on as this scholarship fund helps current and future generations of SMS students. The St. Blaise Scholarship Fund provides tuition assistance to those families who demonstrate need.  Donations can be made to the St. Blaise Scholarship Fund at any time throughout the year. Online donations can be made by clicking the 'Donate' button to the right and 'Give Now' under Scholarships.

JOHN LANCASTER SPALDING SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Tuition assistance from the endowment fund established as a result of the Diocese of Peoria ROOTED IN FAITH Campaign and named in honor of Archbishop Spalding, the first Bishop of Peoria, are available to students enrolled in or intending to enroll in grades K – 12 in any Catholic School located in the Diocese of Peoria whose families are members of a Catholic Parish in the Diocese.  All scholarship awards will be based on financial need objectively assessed. More than $600,000 is awarded to students in Diocesan schools each year. If you would like to donate to this fund, please contact Danielle Gill at [email protected].

"I thank my God whenever I think of you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy." - Philippians 1:3-4 ​

For further information, please contact Director of Development, Danielle Gill, at [email protected].  ​