2024 CCS Donor Impact Report

Celebrating 15 years

VISION IMPACT GRATITUDE

VISION IMPACT GRATITUDE

It all started 15 years ago with the vision of two extraordinary leaders.

One raised his hand to help give underserved children in Greater Boston the same thing that all parents want for their children: a better life. The other wanted to ensure that the lifelong advantage of a Catholic education would be available for years to come.

And so grew a unique partnership between Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M., Cap. and philanthropist Jack Connors, Jr. at a time when the Catholic schools in Brockton and Dorchester needed more than a fix. They needed to be saved.

It was a mission that many felt was impossible.

But with unshakable faith and commitment to the work, the Campaign for Catholic Schools (CCS) was founded in 2007. A start-up organization that began with a list of 13 potential supporters became a change agent for urban Catholic education, bringing hope back to children and families across Greater Boston.

Sometimes the only method of transportation available is a leap of faith.

A Blueprint for Change

Informed by research, CCS introduced an innovative regional school model with lay governance, strong academics, school consolidation, renovated facilities, and innovative teacher retention programs. Since 2007, the CCS regional model and blueprint for change has been replicated to transform 20 struggling parish schools into what are now six vibrant academies in Dorchester, Brockton, Lowell, Lawrence, Quincy, and South Boston.

Today, CCS focuses its efforts on Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy (SJPIICA) in Dorchester and Trinity Catholic Academy (TCA) in Brockton, serving nearly 1,500 PreK to Grade 8 students each year. In 2018, CCS became a legal co-sponsor of both academies. Never has a strategic change been more important in affording greater collaboration with local academy boards and leadership, positioning the academies for greater success and sustainability.

With determination, leadership, stewardship, and teamwork, CCS has raised $130M since 2007 and created a new model for urban Catholic education that has been replicated in other communities and across the nation.

“Catholic

education is so important because our students learn to see God present and active in their lives. And the hope is they become God’s grace in their communities and in the world.”

Jennifer Roy, Ph.D. | Head of School, Trinity Catholic Academy

Milestones

2007: Proof of Concept

CCS founds TCA (Brockton); opens with two renovated campuses.

CCS receives a $5M seed gift from The Lynch Foundation.

2009-2011: Model Replicated

New regional academies open in South Boston, Lawrence, and Quincy.

CCS renovates Saint Peter Teen Center for at-risk youth in Dorchester.

2017: Investing in Teachers

CCS launches the $25M Fund for the Future (FFF) focused on new teacher programs, academics, and operations.

Pay for performance and college loan reduction programs begin.

2012-2016: Enhanced Academics

2008: Expansion to Dorchester

CCS founds SJPIICA (Dorchester); opens with two of its campuses renovated.

New ELA, Math, Latin/Greek roots, Fine Arts, and Early Education curricula are introduced.

CCS renovates SJPIICA Lower Mills Campus.

2020-2021: Schools Stay Open

CCS co-sponsored academies re-open for safe in-person learning in September 2020.

CCS launches $25M FFF - Phase II to institutionalize successful pilot programs.

2018-2019: New Governance

CCS becomes legal co-sponsor of SJPIICA and TCA to ensure long-term sustainability.

MAP testing shows nearly all classes achieve 5% academic growth.

2024: The Road Ahead

Bob Atchinson, Chair, and Travis Rhodes, Vice Chair, elected to lead CCS Board. Jack Connors, Jr. becomes Chair Emeritus.

CCS looks for new and innovative ways to continue to enhance Catholic education in Greater Boston.

2023: Celebrating Success

15th Anniversary Celebration honors Cardinal Seán O’Malley, OFM, Cap. and Jack Connors, Jr.; $15 million raised.

CCS launches new expanded STEM curriculum for all grades.

A Mindset for Success

Our youngest learners are just two years old.

As co-sponsor, CCS partners with its academies to invest in important academic and enrichment programs. The early education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curricula are two examples of programs strategically designed to help students develop a mindset for success at a young age.

“The academy motto says you will be ‘known, loved, and called to excellence.’ Think of what that means. Our teachers will know you, your family, your story. They will love you, value you, care for you, and teach you that you are part of a greater whole.”

Robert Atchinson | Chair, CCS

Early Education Programs

90% of students test ready for kindergarten & first grade.

In partnership with The Lynch Foundation, CCS academies educate more than 500 young students each year.

• 30% of students are ages 6 and under

• 87% are children of color from low-to-moderate-income families

• 37 renovated and attractive early education classrooms on five campuses

TCA and SJPIICA early education classrooms utilize the newest learning, play, and support practices to provide excellent educational opportunities for the youngest students.

These programs offer a solution for families by addressing gaps in access to quality, affordable early education in our cities.

STEM Programs

(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

Research shows that underserved communities are not well represented in science, technology, and math fields. Studies also indicate that early exposure to STEM courses helps students embrace these subjects, especially when the material becomes more challenging in high school and college.

Our STEM curriculum encourages practical, real-world application of scientific principles and critical thinking through hands-on, experiential learning. Students develop valuable skills in these areas. STEM employment in the U.S. is predicted to experience a compound annual growth rate of 10.5% through 2025, with Boston leading the way.

Graduates

such as Frederick Dauphin (SJPllCA ’12) and Josue Medor (TCA ’13) are already flourishing in STEM fields.

Frederick currently works as an analyst at the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Maryland.

Josue, who learned to love math as a young student at TCA, is pursuing a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.

Investing in Our Teachers

A great teacher gets 1.4 years of learning out of a student each year.

Schools thrive in the shadow of great leaders. Outstanding teachers and administrators are critical to the success of our academies. The need to attract and retain quality teachers has fueled the creation of four innovative teacher development programs: College Loan Forgiveness, Increased Compensation, a master’s degree program through Boston College, and the Future Leadership Development Program.

Future Leadership Development Program

New career track positions and expanded leadership development are paying off. At SJPIICA, 75% of school leaders have been promoted from within.

Christy Lattimer Durazo is a shining example demonstrating the importance of growing and retaining great talent. In 2013, Christy graduated from Boston College with a master’s in education (M.Ed.) through the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps and was hired as a full-time teacher at SJPIICA. We are proud to say that, after years of experience as an associate and vice principal, Christy is currently principal of the SJPIICA Columbia campus and will begin a new CCS-sponsored position supporting our teachers this fall.

Investing in teachers and a shared vision to change lives is a powerful combination.

VISION IMPACT GRATITUDE

We change lives. Every day. students educated annually 1,460 communities served

A STUNNING DIFFERENTIATOR

Chronically Absent (18 days+)

Source: Massachusetts Department of Education, Student Attendance Report (2022-23)

Did You Know?

Catholic school graduates are...

More likely to attend a 4-year college

21 times more likely to volunteer

8-12% more likely to vote

More tolerant of diverse views

Many continue to share the good news about this life-changing work, but no one can speak about the power of its impact better than those who have lived it…

Emilly DaSilva

Trinity Catholic Academy ’20

Cardinal Spellman High School ’24

“My story actually begins with my dad. My father worked as a janitor in a Catholic school, and he promised me that someday I would actually be able to attend a Catholic school. He worked very hard to make that dream come true for me. A few years ago, I enrolled as a sixth grader at Trinity Catholic Academy in Brockton. The individual attention I received there helped me to excel as a student. English and poetry became my favorite subjects, and my faith grew much stronger as a member of the liturgical choir.

Trinity helped me to really move out of my comfort zone and grow.

I entered Cardinal Spellman High School, where I now take AP classes, and I’m a peer mentor. Through my work on a recent school service trip, I realized that someday, I would like to work with disabled people who have communication disorders. Thank you for helping my dad and me realize our dream and creating a pathway that has changed my life.”

Samuel Cintra

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy ’15

Cathedral High School ’19

Denison University ’23

“I was 11 years old when my family came to Dorchester from Cuba. I arrived here unable to speak a word of English, and I often found myself in the principal’s office for acting out in class. But my principal and teachers saw a life for me that I could not see for myself at that time.

They gave me a vision, a vision for a better future. I went on to be the valedictorian of my Cathedral High School class.

I later received a full scholarship to Denison University as a pre-medical student. I am also learning about real estate so that I can buy a home for my family. Thank you for helping me realize dreams I never thought possible.”

Isis Whitney-Payne

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy ’23

Fontbonne Academy ’27

“I love to sing classical music with the Handel and Haydn Society. I am doing just great now, but back in seventh grade, I really struggled. I was tardy more than 90 times, and I was absent a lot. Let’s just say it was a bad year. But my teachers did not give up on me; they helped to instill a stronger sense of confidence in me, and I turned things around in eighth grade.

My teachers at the Academy also taught me at a young age about faith and that God is always with me. Always.

I’m happy to say that now my lowest grade as a ninth grader at Fontbonne Academy is a 92. I’m a people person who loves to defend a good argument – I just love to argue, so I hope to become a lawyer someday. Thank you for helping me find the faith and confidence that continues to shape my life.”

John Gabelus

Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy ’08

Boston College High School ’12

Boston College ’16

Boston College (MATM) ’18

“Two of the greatest gifts I received from my Catholic education are the practice of daily prayer as well as a supportive community that taught me how to serve others...

After graduating, I’ve found myself working with students like me that were the first in their families to go to college.

Thank you for supporting me as a young student and for setting me on a path to be able to help others.”

“I

believe youngsters read adults much better than adults think they do. If youngsters believe you care about them, they’ll give you 110%. You’re going to help them get across the finish line. And we can’t quit on them.”

Manthala George, Ph.D. | Founding Chair, TCA

VISION IMPACT GRATITUDE

We look back with a profound sense of gratitude for the work that has been accomplished to improve Catholic education and, as a result, the lives of thousands of children.

“Parents, no matter how poor, no matter their country of origin, want the best for their children… And so we set out, defying all of the trends and the odds to turn the tide.”

Jack Connors, Jr. | Chair Emeritus, CCS

We are grateful for… the extraordinary dedication of our teachers and staff who live our mission.

Bridget Crane

Trinity Catholic Academy Teacher

Emmanuel College ’21

Boston College M.Ed. – Urban Catholic Teacher Corps ’23

“I am a proud product of a Catholic education, and I understand the difference it makes and how life-changing it can be. I was trained as a member of Boston College’s Urban Catholic Teacher Corps prior to becoming a full-time teacher at Trinity Catholic Academy.

For our students, school is home. There is strength in the strong sense of community in our school.

Students feel extremely comfortable, and families constantly help each other. No one feels this more right now than one of my students who, after being in three different schools in the last three years, now feels safe. He is now known. He is now loved. And he will be called to excellence. Thank you for providing an education where students know their teachers are always there for them so that they can become who God is calling them to be.”

We are grateful for…

the devoted leaders and trustees of our academies who work tirelessly to improve the lives of the children and families they serve.

Catherine T. Brandley

Regional Director, Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy College of the Holy Cross Providence College (M.Ed.)

“I am the regional director of the three campuses that make up Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy. I think I speak for many on my and Trinity Catholic’s staff when I say that I feel God called me to the work I do – work that I feel has real meaning. What I see taking place day-to-day on all our campuses does not start with the lesson plan. It starts with the love of our students. Loving our kids always comes first. When you start with love – and genuine concern – then we can help our students learn more and achieve more, both academically and personally, in a way that allows them to become the best versions of themselves. There may be bumps along the road, but there is also great joy... and there is hope. Thank you for helping us unlock the potential within our students and changing the trajectory of their lives.”

We are grateful for… our families and students who see the lifelong value of a Catholic education and entrust the care and education of their children to our academies.

“SJPIICA is more than just a classroom… it is a community fostered around relationships and a staff that is intentional about how they engage with the students… with partnerships that extend well beyond learning in the classrooms.”

Jeffrey

Lopes | Parent, SJPIICA

We

are grateful

for…

our benefactors, wonderful people like you.

“Enrollment is up. Test scores are up. Teacher retention is up.  These schools have real momentum.

I couldn’t be prouder of what we are doing in Dorchester and Brockton, and I’m so grateful to partner with you in this work.”

Robert Atchinson | Chair, CCS

We are grateful for… the leadership of our Board of Trustees whose commitment to the children, teachers, and families of our Catholic schools is extraordinary.

“These kids have not had a lot of breaks in life that go their way. We can give them these breaks. I continue to be so impressed with this model of education. Once you see it…you’re in.

And we hope you will join us.

The future is bright.”

Travis Rhodes | Vice Chair, CCS

Robert G. Atchinson CHAIR

MANAGING DIRECTOR ADAGE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Travis M. Rhodes VICE CHAIR

PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR ABRAMS CAPITAL

Kathleen F. Driscoll

SR. VP & CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER UMASS MEMORIAL

Reverend William P. Leahy, S.J. PRESIDENT BOSTON COLLEGE

Most Reverend Mark O’Connell, J.C.D.

SECRETARY EX OFFICIO

AUXILIARY BISHOP OF BOSTON

VICAR GENERAL & MODERATOR OF THE CURIA ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON

Michael W. Roberge

PRESIDENT & CEO

MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Jack A. Sebastian

MANAGING DIRECTOR

GOLDMAN SACHS

Gerald V. Sheehan

PRESIDENT & OWNER L. KNIFE & SON

John E. Straub

TREASURER EX OFFICIO

CHANCELLOR & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON

Brendan J. Swords

RETIRED CHAIRMAN & CEO

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Reverend Dr. Ingrid W. Tucker

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

MADISON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Herbert S. Wagner, III

MANAGING PARTNER FINEPOINT CAPITAL

James M. Walsh

PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CAMPAIGN FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Jack Connors, Jr.

CHAIR EMERITUS

FOUNDING PARTNER

HILL, HOLLIDAY, CONNORS & COSMOPULOS, INC.

We are grateful for…

our founding chairman who stepped up and raised his hand to help. And for the good shepherd who had the vision to forge a new path.

“I am so grateful to all the people who have come to support our Catholic schools. We know this is a watershed moment as we look to the future filled with hope. Thank you for all you have done, and God bless you for all you are going to do for the future of this life-changing mission.”

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, O.F.M., Cap.

THE FUTURE

IS BRIGHT.

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

June 30, 2023 and 2022

ASSETS 2023 2022

Cash and cash equivalents

Contributions receivable, net

Investments

Dividends receivable

Prepaid expenses

Due from related organizations

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Liabilities: Note payable to related organization

Net Assets: Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions

Total net assets

Total liabilities and net assets

$ 4,864,646 7,655,583 5,538,785 52,906 27,500 26,437 $ 18,165,857 $ 1,550,789 (1,111,674) 17,726,742 16,615,068 $ 18,165,857 $ 4,985,674 4,453,638 4,565,737 53,87174,888 $ 14,133,808 $ 1,929,689 (1,939,623) 14,143,742 12,204,119 $ 14,133,808

These numbers are excerpts from the audited financial statement of The Fund for Catholic Schools, Inc., (d/b/a the Campaign for Catholic Schools). A complete copy of the audited financial statement is available by calling 617-262-5600.

In fiscal year 2023, the fundraising cost to raise a dollar was 8 cents.

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

REVENUE

Contributions

Appropriation of endowment return for operations

Net assets released from restrictions

Total revenue

EXPENSES

Program grants

Fundraising

General and administrative

Total expenses

Changes in net assets from operations

NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

Endowment contributions

Interest and dividend income

Appropriation of endowment return for operations

Total non-operating revenue (expense)

Changes in net assets

Net assets, beginning of year

Net assets, end of year

For the Year Ended June 30, 2023 Without Donor Restrictions With Donor Restrictions Total $ 468,634 95,574 3,476,177 4,040,385 2,214,049 594,039 404,348 3,212,436 827,949--827,949 (1,939,623) $ (1,111,674)

$ 6,860,977 95,5746,956,551 2,214,049 594,039 404,348 3,212,436 3,744,115 297,752 270,479 194,177 (95,574) 666,834 4,410,949 12,204,119 $ 16,615,068 $ 6,392,343(3,476,177) 2,916,166-2,916,166 297,752 270,479 194,177 (95,574) 666,834 3,583,000 14,143,742 $ 17,726,742