Online Donation (one time or recurring)
Scholarships
Endowments
Gifts of Stocks and Bonds
Memorial Gifts
Gifts through Estate Planning

Existing Endowments -

Fred F. Ruggiero Sr. Endowment Fund - Supports school uniforms and expenses associated with extracurricular activities for financially needy students at St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton, Florida.

St. Joseph School Fund - Provides tuition assistance for students of St. Joseph Catholic School.

St. Joseph School Hodges Education Fund -  Provides tuition assistance for students of St. Joseph Catholic School.

St. Joseph School Kreissle Fund for Visual & Performing Arts - Provides support to enhance the visual and performing arts programs at St. Joseph Catholic School.

Donations can also be mailed to 
St. Joseph Catholic School
2990 26th St. W.
Bradenton, FL  34205
Attention: Development

Questions about ways you can help support our school? Please contact Carlee Colonneso at development@sjsfl.org. 

If you or your organization make a contribution or donation of $5,000 or more to our school, we would love an opportunity to feature you on our Community Partners Page.

Annual Fund:
Current tuition only covers 70% of the operational costs for St. Joseph Catholic School. The remaining 30% comes from the generosity of our donors and fundraising. The Annual Fund provides funds needed to close the operational gap and provide for future improvements on our campus.

Guardian Angel Fund Scholarship:
St. Joseph Catholic School makes every effort to keep Catholic education affordable for all families seeking a Catholic education for their child in Manatee County. The Guardian Angel Fund Scholarship provides help to families who qualify for tuition assistance.

CLICK HERE to make a one time or recurring Online Donation to any of these fundraising initiatives.
 

North Campus Improvement Project:

6 Classroom Early Learning Center/ Aftercare Center-

Now that the Portable Buildings have been removed, we are moving forward with plans to install a NEW Early Learning Education Center/ Aftercare Center. Since 2015, our enrollment has grown from 180 to 292 students. Our goal is to raise an additional $800,000 to increase the size of our Campus to meet the needs of families wanting to provide their children with a Catholic Education in Manatee County. We currently have waiting lists for several grade levels.

Removal of the Portable Buildings - Removal Complete
Both buildings are over 50 years old with one no longer in use due to deterioration. The school has been experiencing growth during recent years, and increased space is needed  to support additional classroom needs. The current portable buildings need to be removed to make room for replacement with a new structure with a Early Learning Center with 6 classrooms.

Playground Replacement and Updates- Funds raised and installation in process
SJCS is in need of a complete update of the Early Learning Playground to provide for safe surfaces and updated equipment. The improvements would include clean, cushioned surfacing; interactive equipment that will allow for outdoor play and learning; and play surfaces for tricycles and peddled toys for gross motor development. * Once complete the Early Learning Playground will be dedicated Mrs. Glenda O' Connor a teacher who sadly passed away from Covid-19 in 2021.

Minor Changes and Updates to the Main Playground- Funds raised and installation in procress
Updates will include resealing of the blacktop area between the school and grassy playground area as well as painting of Four Square and Hopscotch sections. Updates will include an Installation of Sensory and Interactive Pathways for use during recess and academic learning.

Classroom Lighting Replacement- In process
Lighting throughout the classrooms needs to be updated to provide energy savings for the school. In addition, a balanced lighting system would optimize the impact of lighting on the students & ability to focus and learn.

CLICK HERE to make a one time or recurring Online Donation to any of these fundraising initiatives.