Giving

Make A Difference

As a not-for-profit, independent school, St. Joseph Academy depends on friends like you to provide an atmosphere of educational excellence and impact the lives of our students. The generosity of our community is as important today as it has been in the past. Your contributions enable us to recruit and retain the best faculty, provide tuition aid, continue to enhance our facilities, provide leading educational programs and more.

Upcoming events

  • 5k & Fall Festival

    10.27 | 10:00am-1:00PM

    You don’t have to be a super athlete to join the fun! If you aren’t up for a 5k run, you can sign-up for our 1 mile run / walk. All ages are welcome. You’ll receive a FREE t-shirt, plus we’ll have great prizes & gift certificates from local restaurants and merchants.

    The 5k Run will culminate with our Fall Festival. We invite all to join us for an afternoon packed with delicious food, adult beverages, and music. 

  • Designer Bag Bingo

    11.02 | 5:00-10:00PM

    St. Joseph Academy's Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser is a highly anticipated event, bringing together our community for an evening of fun and support. Attendees can look forward to exciting rounds of bingo with the chance to win coveted designer handbags, all while contributing to our school's initiatives. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy entertainment and camaraderie while making a meaningful impact.

  • National Day of Giving

    12.3 | All Day

    Our National Day of Giving is a special event dedicated to fostering community spirit and supporting St. Joseph Academy’s mission. It encourages alumni, parents, and friends to come together and make impactful contributions that benefit our students and programs. Through collective generosity, we aim to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen our school's future.

In addition to one-time donations, other giving options for your consideration include:

  • Endowment funding

  • Planned or estate gifts

  • Corporate matching gifts

  • Charitable or deferred gift annuities

  • Charitable lead trusts

  • Gifts of stock

  • Real estate gifts

  • Life insurance policies

  • Gifts in kind

The Rising

APRIL 20 | TAVISTOCK COUNTRY CLUB

Because of YOU…

With the Feast of St. Joseph falling on March 19, we thought there would be no better way to honor the Patron Saint of Family than by giving to support our SJA Family! Thanks to the generosity of caring alumni, parents, and friends, we are able to provide our students with the ultimate SJA experience. Because of you, future generations of Wildcats will continue live out our mission of Faith, Family, and Future! Every gift on One SJA Giving Day, no matter the size, makes a direct and immediate impact on every student at St. Joseph Academy. The Because of You Fund will include three separate tiers of giving. The first being the Patron Saint of Family tier which will be $3.19. The second tier is Wildcat Forever which will be gifts that total $31.90. The third tier is Faith. Family. Future. which will be gifts totaling $319.00. All donations go to the Because of You Fund, where your generosity supports the academics, Area of Greatest Need, Financial Aid, and Facilities enhancing the Wildcat experience!

Meet the Advancement Team

  • Mrs. Melissa Chesebro

    Mrs. Melissa Chesebro

    DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT

    Ext. 205

  • Mrs. Heather Herold

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.

    Ext. 201

  • Mr. Bryce Young

    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

    Ext. 209

By planning your gift, you can make significant contributions to our school while strategically meeting your financial goals. If you would like to discuss giving options in further detail, please contact Paul Rodio, Director of Advancement, at prodio@stjoseph.academy or 609-561-8700 Ext. 205.

St. Joseph Academy (Federal Tax Id# 85-2381454) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Current tax law requires this receipt letter must state the value of any goods, services, or other benefits you have received as a result of this gift if you are to claim charitable contribution deduction; you have received no good or services, or other benefits from St. Joseph Academy in consequence of the contribution acknowledgement.