OUR MISSON
Our foundation was created to foster a Catholic education for children regardless of religious preference. We provide educational financial assistance to the greater Carlisle community.. We partner with individuals, community groups and corporate entities to provide deserving students with financial support at the elementary level which in the future could be expanded to Pre-Kindergarten, high school and college. Scholarships are not based on religious preference. Our sole objective is to help a worthy child, lacking the means, receive a top quality education.
BACKGROUND
In the past, Saint Patrick’s Council 4057, Knights of Columbus provided scholarships to Saint Patrick’s School and Parish. The initial endowment for the foundation came from the sale of the council’s home foundation building in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. A separate foundation was organized as a nonprofit and incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The foundation has applied for nonprofit designation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
WHY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION?
Catholic education has a reputation for academic excellence, affinity with the mission and tradition of the Catholic faith, and a reputation for developing students both intellectually and spiritually. The foundation believes that a strong elementary and secondary education that applies Catholic values and principles is the foundation that will continually influence a young person’s personal, professional and spiritual life. Catholic schools encourage children to harmoniously balance academic excellence, athletics and their social, civic and spiritual lives. A Catholic education is a wonderful marriage of Catholic values and quality education that prepares students for navigating life’s many journeys.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
As a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) foundation your contributions are tax deductible as allowed under law. Our foundation is volunteer based and all contributions go to providing scholarships. All scholarships are need based and your donation will provide a deserving child with the ability to receive a quality education. Please consider making a substantial contribution to the foundation by either contacting one of the officers or sending a check to the above address.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: James Markley
Vice President: John Schlusser
Treasurer: Alan Bourque
Secretary: Kenwood E. Giffhorn
Vice President: John Schlusser
Treasurer: Alan Bourque
Secretary: Kenwood E. Giffhorn
