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The Bellarmine Fund Boundless Opportunity
President’s Message Our students have boundless opportunities, with no limit to what they can achieve. In many ways, your support of The Bellarmine Fund makes that possible. Whether your son plays a sport or an instrument, acts, speaks persuasively, builds robots, has a passion for science, wants to deepen his faith, or yearns to serve others, he has almost endless possibilities here. Our students compete and participate at the highest level in all of their endeavors. But we don’t define success by the number of victories achieved, or the trophies won. These are the by-product of a process that emphasizes team, self-sacrifice, and generosity above all else. “Men for and with others” isn’t just a catchy motto – it’s how we do all that we do. These traits serve us throughout life. All of this occurs under the guidance and direction of our Catholic, Jesuit tradition, and with the support of many. The relationships our students forge are deep and lasting, partly because of the possibilities they have unlocked together. There is something incredibly special about serving alongside a friend in a soup kitchen, or building houses together, or working with the elderly. When our students travel as part of our 19 immersion programs and discover, together, some of the challenges of our world, their imaginations and hearts are expanded in a way that impels them to be difference makers. All of the above, and so much more, cannot happen without our community’s support in various ways, especially philanthropically. Thank you as you prayerfully discern the ways you can support Bellarmine. I invite you to peruse this brochure and see all that your gift could support, ensuring we unlock each student’s full potential. Sincerely, Chris Meyercord ’88 President
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Why I support The Bellarmine Fund “We, like everyone in the Bellarmine family, want to do as much as we can to help Bellarmine and all its students achieve and realize the goal of developing men for others. We’re grateful to be part of the Bellarmine family and glad to do our part by contributing to Bellarmine.” Christine and Rusty Cumpston Current Parents
“...pay this blessing forward” “Bellarmine has supported our family since 2010, providing our sons with so much more than just a solid education. We are glad to be able to pay this blessing forward through annual donations to The Bellarmine Fund. Combined with my company’s matching gift program, we’re able to support families and their sons just as we have benefitted from the gifts of others.” Tony and Rhiannon Rodoni Parents of Alumni
“I have attended many schools. This is the only school that I give back to. Bellarmine made the biggest difference in my life.” John Louie ‘93
Each and every
student benefits from The Bellarmine Fund through: 19 immersion trips to 11 countries Over150 charitable
34
honors and AP classes, spread over 96 sections
organizations served by Bells last year
3 theatre productions 8 concerts
100+ clubs
and organizations
53,000
service hours given last year by Bells
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23%
of students receive financial aid
115 robotics students
120
students in Speech and Debate
13
sports and 36 teams
Generosity Bellarmine relies on your support Your support of The Bellarmine Fund makes a successful future possible for each and every student. Through your generous gift, there is no limit to what Bellarmine students can achieve.
Ministry Visual and Performing Arts
Athletics Student-centered Programming
First-class Facilities
Dedicated Faculty and Staff
giving & pledge PLANS
Planning Your Gift At Bellarmine, the unrestricted possibilities for each and every young man happen because the community is “all in.” We seek to have 100% of our parents contribute to Bellarmine above and beyond tuition, consistent with a family’s financial circumstance. For those who can, we encourage you to make a four- or five-year pledge. If you prefer, an annual gift is equally impactful. Bellarmine is what it is today because of the generosity and support of parents before you.
Leadership Giving Chancellor’s Circle
$10,000 and above
Board of Fellows
$5,000 and above
President’s Club
$2,500
Annual Gift Plans Annual Gift
Four-Year Pledge
$20,000
$80,000
$10,000 Chancellor’s Circle
$40,000
$5,000
Board of Fellows
$20,000
$2,500
President’s Club
$10,000
$1,000
$4,000
$500
$2,000
Monthly Gift Plans Monthly One-Year Four-Year Gift Pledge Pledge $500 $5,000 $20,000 $250 $2,500 $10,000 $100 $1,000 $4,000 $50 $500 $2,000