Why Donate?

We need your donation support! The cost of education continues to rise, driven by growing expenses for insurance, academic resources, and classroom technology. Your support, whether directed to Columbus Catholic Schools as a whole or designated for Scotus Central Catholic, St. Anthony Elementary, St. Bonaventure Elementary, or St. Isidore Elementary, creates a significant impact. Together, we can secure a bright future for our students and schools. Thank you for being a vital part of this mission!

Providing a Catholic education requires a strong foundation of support. Educational costs for each student are funded by four key sources: tuition, donations and fundraising, parish support, and endowment contributions. These resources work together to keep tuition affordable while maintaining the highest standards of education and faith formation. Your donation is vital to sustaining these efforts and empowering our students to thrive.

By giving, you are doing more than funding education—you are helping to build the faith, character, and values that guide our students to lead lives of purpose, service, and compassion. Catholic education transforms lives, and with your support, we can continue to inspire young minds, deepen their faith, and prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world. Together, we can ensure Catholic education remains a vital part of our community for generations to come.

 

2023-2024 Cost to Educate each student at Scotus Central Catholic

Annual fundraising and donations needed for budget support in addition to parish provided support: $1,265,000

 

2023-2024 Cost to Educate each student at St. Anthony Elementary

Annual fundraising and donations needed for budget support in addition to parish provided support: $65,000

 

2023-2024 Cost to Educate each student at St. Bonaventure Elementary

Annual fundraising and donations needed for budget support in addition to parish provided support: $47,500

 

2023-2024 Cost to Educate each student at St. Isidore Elementary

Annual fundraising and donations needed for budget support in addition to parish provided support: $45,000

Donate how you want!

Columbus Catholic Schools gratefully accepts donations in many forms. You can support us with gifts of cash, check, RMDs, stock distributions, charitable accounts, grain transfers, and more. You can also donate by credit card using the main navigation under Donation & Fundraising.

To send your donation, please address it to:

Attn: Erin Schmidt
Columbus Catholic Schools Advancement Office
1554 18th Ave
Columbus, NE 68601

For specific instructions or to designate your gift, please reach out to Erin Schmidt, Director of Advancement, at eschmidt@colcath.org or call 402-564-7165, ext. 112. Thank you for making a difference in our schools!

 

 

  • Columbus Catholic Schools Administration Office
    1554 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68401
    402-564-7165, ext. 0

  • Scotus Central Catholic
    1554 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68401
    402-564-7165, ext. 0
    bvancura@colcath.org

  • St. Anthony Elementary
    1719 6th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
    402-564-4767
    amysokol@colcath.org

  • Columbus Catholic Schools Advancement Office
    1554 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68401
    402-564-7165, ext.112
    eschmidt@colcath.org

  • St. Bonaventure Elementary
    1604 15th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
    402-564-7153
    czoucha@colcath.org

  • St. Isidore Elementary
    3821 20th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
    402-564-2604
    aevans@colcath.org

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