We are grateful for your involvement in furthering the Catholic Education Foundation mission by donating, volunteering, or attending one of our events. Each directly impacts the students and families within the Diocese of Joliet. As a result, students have the promise of a Catholic education.
Donate
We are grateful for your involvement in furthering the Catholic Education Foundation's mission by donating, volunteering, or attending one of our events. Your support directly impacts the students and families within the Diocese of Joliet. As a result, students have the promise of a Catholic education.
Did you know that thousands of families in the Diocese of Joliet do not have the means to pay for Catholic education but wish to enroll their students? Your donation to the Catholic Education Foundation helps to provide financial assistance for those families and gives students the promise of a Catholic education.
The Catholic Education Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization. EIN is 36-4088859.
There are many easy ways to donate to the Catholic Education Foundation.
ONLINE
You can easily and safely make a monetary donation here:
You can mail a check to the office at :
Catholic Education Foundation
Diocese of Joliet
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, IL 60403
STOCK DONATIONS
A gift of stock is an excellent way to support Catholic education. If the stock has appreciated in value, your gift may now be worth significantly more than your initial cost, and in most cases, you will be able to avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. It is really simple to make a gift of stock to the CEF.
To donate a gift of stock, click here for step-by-step instructions.
PLANNED GIVING
Leave a gift to the Catholic Education Foundation in your will or estate planning trust. Our team can ensure your planned gift is unique to you and the things you care about, and help you make an impact well into the future. Click here to learn more about your planned giving options.
CREATE AN ENDOWED OR CURRENT-USE SCHOLARSHIP
Donors can create an endowed or current-use scholarship, which can offer an opportunity to honor a loved one or a favorite teacher, or support a parish school, while providing support for the current generation of Catholic school students. To learn more about creating a scholarship fund click here
Volunteer
Catholic education thrives on the involvement of volunteers. At the Catholic Education Foundation, we have many volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Contact Jennifer Georgis at 815-221-6131 to learn more.
Plaid & Khaki Ball
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 | 5:30 p.m.
Westin Chicago, Lombard
join us for a marvelous evening of dining and celebration.
Catholic education can transform students’ lives, and the Catholic Education Foundation scholarship fund provides the promise of Catholic education to children throughout the Diocese of Joliet. The Catholic Education Foundation, in partnership with the Women’s Giving Circle, invites you to celebrate Catholic education across the Diocese of Joliet by joining us at our 2024 Plaid & Khaki Ball.
Keep an eye out for the 2024 Golden Ticket!
Even If you are unable to attend but would still like to be part of the excitement, you will be able to purchase a Golden Ticket. Check back soon for the available prizes and how to buy.
For more information about the 2024 Plaid & Khaki Ball, please contact Jennifer Georgis at 815-221-6131.
Women’s Giving Circle
The Women’s Giving Circle is a component fund of the Catholic Education Foundation that allows for each member to have personal involvement in the decision-making process. Every dollar creates real and sustainable change by funding programs for our Catholic schools.
Membership contributions are pooled together into one fund. At the annual Spring luncheon Giving Circle Members will decide by vote which projects and opportunities to fund based on grant proposals submitted by diocesan school teachers. The larger our membership, the more projects we can fund!
We invite women of all ages to join the Women’s Giving Circle. Please become a member at whatever commitment level is comfortable for you or share your time and talent. Please complete the form below and someone will get back to you with more information on membership to the Women’s Giving Circle.
For Donations:
Mail your check to our office at:
Catholic Education Foundation
Diocese of Joliet
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, IL 60403
OR save a stamp and donate easily and safely online with a credit
or debit card by clicking on the link below.
Ways to Give
With multiple ways to give, you can choose the option that is best for you. Every gift matters and contributes toward the scholarships for thousands of youths who wish to attend Catholic schools in the Diocese of Joliet.