We invite you to make a difference in the lives of St. Anthony Students.
Aside from tuition and parish support, the St. Anthony Schools Annual Fund is our primary funding source for our Grade School and High School.
For more than 150 years, families and supporters like you have counted on our students receiving a Quality Catholic Education that has been built on the foundation of: The Church’s teachings, spiritual development, academic excellence, and commitment to serve.
Ways to give
Please join us in prayer for support for this year’s successful Annual Fund Drive. We ask that you give prayerful consideration of making a gift today that will ensure our students will continue to receive a quality Catholic Education that has become the hallmark of St. Anthony’s graduates. Your support can make a difference in the lives of our students today and in the future. We provide a variety of ways for you to give at your convenience.
donate in person
at the Parish office
during regular hours
101 E. Virgina Ave.
Effingham, IL
donate by mail
St Anthony Annual Fund
PO Box 764
Effingham, IL 62401
Please make checks payable
to St. Anthony Annual Fund
How your gift makes a difference
Your gift…
- Stay at St. Anthony Schools.
- Is added directly to the schools’ operating budget.
- Is immediately put to use and helps maintain a balanced budget.
- Helps keep tuition affordable.
- Assists in maintaining a quality faculty and staff.
- Bridges the widening gap of daily operating costs such as salaries, utilities, maintenance and other costs.
- Assures that our students are prepared for college and beyond
- Ensures that our students are taught to live a life of faith… today, tomorrow, and always.
2022-2023 Annual Fund Goal
$425,000
2022-2023 Funds Raised
$454,000
2023-2024 Annual Fund Goal
$450,000
Giving to Foster Growth
Due to the rising cost of providing a quality Catholic education, The St. Anthony Schools Annual Fund was founded as a concentrated effort toward supporting our schools’ operating budget, funding ongoing improvements, and containing tuition costs for families.
Because of your support, last year we...
- Provided scholarships to 102 families in need of our support.
- Purchased a new social studies series at the grade school
- Upgraded 26 computers in the high school computer lab.
- Replaced 2-way radios used in both schools during student movement (lunch, recess, end-of-school day) and for emergency situations. These radios now have the ability to communicate with local law enforcement agencies as needed.
- Upgraded online backup solutions for faculty MacBooks and Apple devices to ensure necessary data recovery and security.
- Launched an updated website at stanthony.com for improved navigation and increased security.
- Replaced the grade school roof for $180,000 with a new, 50-year roof that includes a 25-year labor warranty.
What your support could provide this year...
- Continue to provide scholarships to families in need.
- Support initiatives in response to increased enrollment at the grade school and high school.
- Purchase a new math series at the grade school.
- Provide funding for high school students to attend national Catholic conferences and faith formation events.
- Upgrade computers in the grade school computer lab and classrooms.
- Replace grade school and high school faculty iPads.
have questions or need more info?
To discuss how you can make a difference in the life of a St. Anthony student, please contact:
Carrie Koenig, Director of Operations
(217) 347-7129
ckoenig@stanthony.com
