Giving
Your gift, their future.
At Notre Dame Catholic Schools, every contribution is a lifeline—empowering young minds with an exceptional education grounded in faith, values, and community.
We are more than a school.
Your support doesn’t just fund the school—it lights the way:
Opening doors
Financial aid can be the deciding factor in whether a student receives a Notre Dame education. Your gift directly creates opportunity.
Strengthening everyday excellence
From nurturing classrooms to administrative needs, your donations help uphold the high standards that define our school environment.
Building sustainability
Contributions to our permanent endowment ensure consistent funding for scholarships and emerging school needs—now and in decades to come.
Caring for our campus
Thoughtful support for facilities upkeep ensures safe, beautiful spaces for learning, worship, and community life.
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)
Generosity can be expressed in many ways, and we are grateful that you are contemplating a gift to sustain and strengthen Notre Dame Catholic Schools. Our community has benefited from the foresight of committed alumni, parents, and friends who have invested in our mission to provide a strong, faith-centered, academically excellent education for every student.
When you give to Notre Dame Catholic Schools, your support is directed through the Salerno Catholic Education Fund—the primary vehicle for philanthropic support of the Schools. The Fund provides essential resources for both student scholarships and annual operating needs, ensuring that a Notre Dame education remains accessible, strong, and sustainable for generations to come.
What will be your legacy in helping the next generation grow in faith, knowledge, and service? An outright gift today, or a gift through your estate plans, provides you with the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the Schools and their future. You may designate a specific amount or a percentage of your estate. Legacy gifts may offer tax advantages. Please consult your attorney and financial advisor regarding your personal circumstances.
Notre Dame Catholic Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. There are a number of philanthropic options available to you. We encourage you to discuss your giving options with your financial advisor.
Questions?
Please contact Tara Capponi, Chief Development Officer, at (315) 724-5118x14.
Ways to Give
We offer many ways to support Notre Dame Catholic Schools, from online giving to gifts of stock.
Our EIN Number
37-1737341
Give Online
Direct cash gifts are the simplest and most common way to support Notre Dame Catholic Schools through the Salerno Catholic Education Fund. You may make a one-time contribution or a pledge over time. Your gift is tax deductible and directly supports our students and programs.
Mail a Check
You may also support Notre Dame Catholic Schools with a check.
Payable to:
Salerno Catholic Education Fund
c/o Notre Dame Catholic Schools
Mail to:
Notre Dame Catholic Schools
2 Notre Dame Ln
Utica, NY
13502
More Ways To Give
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are excellent options for donors age 73 or older. You may transfer up to the maximum amount allowed by law each year directly from your IRA to a qualified charity. These distributions can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution and are not included in your taxable income. Please consult your financial advisor regarding eligibility and current limits.
Naming Notre Dame Catholic Schools, through the Salerno Catholic Education Fund, as a beneficiary of a portion of your retirement accounts—such as a 401(k) or IRA—can help you make a significant future gift while preserving assets for your loved ones.
You may name Notre Dame Catholic Schools, through the Salerno Catholic Education Fund, as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy, or transfer ownership of a policy during your lifetime. Such gifts may reduce estate taxes and, in some cases, create a current income-tax deduction.
Many companies allow you to request a match after you’ve made your gift. Check with your employer to see if your recent donation qualifies. A matching gift is a form of corporate philanthropy in which a company financially matches donations their employees make to nonprofit organizations. Thousands of companies match charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees, and even spouses. That means your gift to us may be eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar, instantly doubling the impact you make.
To submit a matching gifts, first check eligibility by searching your employer’s name in your company’s HR portal or benefits platform to see if they offer a matching gift program. Then, make your donation, and submit a match request through your employer's matching gift form. If successful, your company will send the match, and you'll have doubled your gift at no additional cost to you!
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