Secure Catholic Education Forever
The first endowment platform built for Catholic schools. Join our advisory board and help shape the future of Catholic education.
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The Catholic Education Paradox
Catholic schools face a critical challenge: maintaining their core mission of serving all faithful families while confronting unprecedented financial pressures that threaten both accessibility and sustainability.
Enrollment Decline
Drop in Catholic school enrollment since its peak in the 1960s, primarily due to financial barriers*
*Concordia St. Paul ResearchOperating Cost Gap
Of school operating costs now covered by tuition, up from 25% in the 1960s*
*Education Next AnalysisParish Support Decline
Average reduction in parish financial support to schools over the past decade*
*Concordia St. Paul ResearchCatholic Education Affordability Timeline
Key Contributing Factors
Transition from religious to lay faculty, increasing operational costs by over 400%
Declining parish support due to decreased Mass attendance and contributions
Increased competition from charter schools and rising operational costs
Sources:
- "Why Can't the Middle Class Afford Catholic School Anymore?" (Education Next Journal, 2023)
- "Factors Influencing Catholic School Choice in a Highly Secular Era" (Concordia St. Paul, 2021)
- Historical analysis of Catholic school enrollment and operational costs, 1960-2023
Restoring Affordable Catholic Education
In the 1960s, Catholic schools educated 5.2 million students. Today, that number has dropped to 1.6 million. Our mission is to reverse this trend through innovative funding solutions.
1960s Cost Model
Of school operating costs covered by tuition, made possible by religious faculty
Today's Reality
Of operating costs now must be covered by tuition, straining family budgets
Lay Faculty
Increase in lay teachers requiring competitive salaries, up from 10% in 1960
Why Catholic Schools Are Struggling
Historical Support Structure
- Religious orders provided low-cost staffing
- Strong parish financial support
- Lower operational costs
Current Challenges
- 97% lay faculty requiring market-rate salaries
- Declining parish support and attendance
- Increased operational and facility costs
The Power of Two Platforms
Combining professional endowment management with global Catholic giving
RIA Platform
- Create endowments instantly
- Real-time performance dashboard
- Professional fund management
Giving Platform
- Purchase round-ups
- Monthly recurring gifts
- One-time investments
Returning to Our Roots
By creating sustainable endowments, we can help Catholic schools return to their historical mission: providing quality Catholic education at an affordable cost to all families who seek it.
The Time for Change is Now
For too long, we've watched faithful families struggle to afford Catholic education. Our children deserve better. Our Church deserves better. Together, we can create a future where Catholic education is accessible to all who seek it.
Share Your Vision
Bring your expertise and insights to help shape a solution that will impact generations to come
Unite The Community
Help build bridges between schools, parishes, and donors to create lasting change
Leave a Legacy
Be part of a transformative solution that will echo through generations of Catholic families
We're seeking humble, passionate leaders who understand both the urgency of our mission and the patience required for lasting change.