Existing Funds to Donate To

The following scholarships/endowments/foundations are already in place at St. Patrick School.  Donations can be made to any of them.

  • Father Flohe Foundation Fund, established in 1988, by community members to help keep Catholic education accessible. This independently managed fund distributes about 4% annually to support school expenses.
  • Alvina Sandusky Fund, extablished in 2017, through the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. This fund provides unrestricted support for school operations and scholarships.
  • Former Pastors Scholarship Fund, estabished in 2022, through the Catholic Foundation of West Michigan. 4% of this fund will provide tuition assistance.
  • Stanley and Jane Gross Scholarship Fund, established in 2024, in memory of longtime parish members. This endowed scholarship fund supports Catholic education at St. Patrick School.
  • Al and Karla Schrauben Endowment Fund, established in 2024, as an endowment. 4% of the funds will support the school’s athletic programs.
  • Tuition Angels Scholarship Assistance Fund, provides immediate tuition assistance for families facing unexpected financial hardship. Unused funds roll over each year.

Endowment funds are invested so that the principal remains intact while a portion of earnings is used annually to support school needs.  We encourage you to prayerfully consider supporting any of these existing funds.  Each must reach a certain level before it can fully benefit the school and parish as intended.  Thank you in advance for your support of these legacy funds.

What to do Next

If you have any questions about giving to St. Patrick School, contact Deacon Randy Hodge at (517) 647-7551 or randyhodge@portlandstpats.org 

You should also seek the advice of your financial or legal advisor.

If you include The SPS Foundation in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID:

Legal name: St. Patrick Church dba St. Patrick School
Address: 140 Church Street
Federal tax ID number: 38-1390536

Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results.