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The Challenge We Face

14.2
% Decrease

Enrollment Decline

While recent years show stabilization, enrollment has significantly declined, affecting school accessibility and sustainability.

281,251 fewer students since 2013|NCEA Report 2023-2024
1.69
Million Students

Current Enrollment

Maintaining and growing enrollment remains critical for the long-term sustainability of Catholic education.

10% enrolled in preschool programs|NCEA Report 2023-2024
600
% Increase

Tuition Growth

Catholic school tuition has increased dramatically since the 1970s, from inflation-adjusted $771 to over $6,000 today, making it unaffordable for many families.

$771 to $6,000+ (adjusted)|Diocese of Cleveland Study, 1971 vs 2024
Data-Driven Impact

The Power of Micro-Endowments

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Catholic School Tuition Trends

Without Intervention
With Micro-Endowments
Target (8% of Income)

Key Insights

Current Enrollment

Serving 2,192,531 students across 5938 Catholic schools nationwide.

USCCB Statistics, 2022-2023
Tuition Range

Elementary: $5,847 | Secondary: $15,249 average annual tuition.

USCCB Data, 2022-2023
Affordability Goal

Aiming to maintain tuition at 8% of median household income.

Historical Catholic Education Accessibility Metrics

The Power of Catholic Unity

If 5M Catholics Give$250/month
Only7% of US Catholics
Monthly Total$1.25B
Annual Total$15B

10-Year Impact

Total Endowment$228.1B
7.5% Annual Return: Based on NACUBO's Endowment Study showing average 10-year return of 7.5% for endowments over $1B - NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments, 2023
5% Distribution Rate: Following IRS minimum distribution requirements and endowment best practices for long-term sustainability - Cambridge Associates Endowment Update, 2023

Catholic Education Affordability

1970
3%
of income
2023
10.9%
of income
2034
12.5%
without action
With Endowment Support (2034)
8.3%
of family income
→
$5,202
savings per student
Current Income Data (2023)
$80,610 median household income U.S. Census Bureau, Income in the United States: 2023 (P60-282)
Growth Metrics
4.3% annual income growth U.S. Census Bureau, 2022-2023 measurement
Historical Context
2-3% of median family income (1970) NCEA Historical Analysis, 1970-2020
* Long-term projections use recent rates for illustration. Actual future values may vary.
** All figures adjusted for inflation (real dollars)

Impact on Your Local School

Average Catholic High School

Current Tuition$15,249
Students285
$

20-Year School Impact

Total Endowment$1.2M
From $30,000 annual contributions
Annual Distribution$59,875.1/year
5% annual distribution rate
Tuition Reduction$210/student
Spread across 285 students
Projected Family Income (2044)$187,101
Based on 4.3% annual income growth
Without Support24.7%
of family income
With Support8.0%
of family income
Effective Tuition$15,039
1.4% reduction from current tuition
Investment Assumptions
Annual Return:
6.2% for micro endowments - NACUBO 2022 Study, Endowments under $25M
Size Classification: Micro Endowment (Under $25M) - NACUBO-TIAA Study of Endowments
Distribution Rate: 5% annual distribution - IRS minimum distribution requirements
Important Notes:
  • • Returns based on historical data (2012-2022)
  • • Professional management through Catholic foundation/diocesan pool
  • • All figures in current dollars (not inflation adjusted)

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