Ways to Give

 

The Lisa Agnew Scholarship in honor of John T. “JT” Reis ’14 and Brandon P. Reis ’17, established in 2017 the scholarship will support a David Program tuition for a deserving student who qualifies for financial aid and demonstrates a strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to succeed.

The A. Edward Allinson ’52 Grant Fund, established in 1999, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Alumni Association Grant Fund, established in 1997, provides financial assistance to sons and grandsons of alumni.

The Brother Andrew Bartley, FSC Scholarship Fund, established in 1997, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Brother Kevin Strong, F.S.C. Award for Chorus Fund, established in 2020, by the Corr Family, the fund provies an award to a graduating senior in recognition of his participation in the Choral Program.

The James & Barbara Basile Grant Fund, established in 1998 by James Basile, Esq., ’82 to honor his parents and provide financial assistance to students from the Roxborough area of Philadelphia.

The Robert S. Blasi Family Trust Fund, established in 1987 by the Hon. and Mrs. Robert S. Blasi, funds the Principal’s Medal at graduation for the senior with the highest scholastic average for four years.

The Amadio Buccini ’59 Scholarship Fund, established in 2001, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Carr Family Fund, established in 2014 by Susan and Michael T. Carr ’62 in memory of his parents Emile and Anne Carr, and brother CPT Donald J. Carr, USAF ’70, the fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with a special consideration of students from Our Lady of Hope (formerly Holy Child) parish.

The Frank Cassidy ’08 Endowment Fund, established in 2024, provides financial assistance to students with demonstrated need with a preference for young men matriculating from St. Genevieve School, Flourtown, PA.

The Phil and Jane Cassidy Financial Aid Endowment Fund, established in 2001, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Class of 1958 William R. Regli Endowment Fund, established in 2018 in memory of their classmate, provides financial assistance to academically focused students that demonstrate need and participate in clubs and activities, for example, Robotics, Forensics and service initiatives. They must also have demonstrated leadership potential in these areas in their grade school communities.

The Class of 1965 Grant Fund, established in 2018 by the members of the Class of 1965, provides financial aid to students with demonstrated need

The Father Anthony W. Janton Class of 1969 Endowment Fund, established in 2013 by the members of the Class of 1969, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Class of 1968 Endowment Fund, established in 2018 by the members of the Class of 1968 on the 50th Anniversary of their graduation, the fund provides financial aid to students with demonstrated need.

The Class of 1973 Spirit Award Grant Fund, established in 2020 by the Colgan Foundation and Sean P. Colgan ’73, the fund’s purpose is to provide an endowment for a bursary to be given at graduation to the student who has worked the hardest to promote a healthy sense of participation and enthusiasm for the full range of activities at La Salle College High School.

The Class of 1974 Endowment Fund, established in 2014 by the members of the Class of 1974, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Class of 1976 Endowment Fund, established in 2018 by the members of the Class of 1976, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Class of 1979 Endowment Fund, established in 2014 by the members of the Class of 1979, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

Class of 1984 – Brother Andrew Bartley, F.S.C. Grant Fund, established in 2019 on their 35^th Reunion, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need and recognizes a dedicated and accomplished Christian Brother who was such an eloquent, spirited ambassador for La Salle College High School.

The Class of 1985 Endowment Fund, established in 2014 by the members of the Class of 1985, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Colgan Medal for History Grant Fund, established in 2020 by the Colgan Foundation and Sean P. Colgan ’73, the fund’s purpose is to provide an endowment for a bursary to be given annually at graduation to a student who has excelled in the subject of History.

The Beatrice Dachowski Trust Fund, established in 1983 by Dr. Edward Dachowski, in memory of his wife, Beatrice, provides an annual award to a graduating senior who best exemplifies the principles of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers.

The D’Alfonso Family Scholarship Fund, established in 1998 by Bro. John D’Alfonso, FSC ’55 to honor his parents, John and Anna, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Brother Kevin M. Dalmasse, FSC Forum Fund, established in 2014 by Nancy and David L. Bailin with contributions from James F. Basile, Esq. ’82 and Arthur J. Burke III, Esq ’85, the fund will provide financial support for the Speech & Debate Team to supplement the team’s budget.

The James & Mary Jo Danella Grant Fund, established in 1999, provides financial assistance to students from the Conshohocken area.

The David Program Fund, established in 2017, provides support for academic service for need-based students with specific learning needs to attend La Salle College High School, in addition to general support of the David Program.

The Richard D. DiBella ’71 Grant Fund, established in 2006, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The David T. Diehl ’55 Scholarship Fund, established in 2002, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Donahue-Fitzpatrick Endowment Fund, established in 2006, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with special consideration to candidates from Philadelphia.

The Saint Katherine Drexel Scholarship Fund, established in 1998, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need from the Gesu School and / or surrounding neighborhoods in North Philadelphia.

The Charles and Gertrude Dunleavy Grant Fund, established in 1999 by Charles E. Dunleavy, Jr. ’61 in honor of his parents. This fund provides financial assistance to deserving students with special consideration to candidates from the Wyndmoor area.

The Joseph Vincent Dunton Grant Fund, established in 2007, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with special consideration to candidates who are sons or grandsons of Philadelphia Police Officers primarily and Philadelphia Fire Fighters secondarily.

The Robert J. Durney ’57 Endowment Fund in memory of John H. and Marie C. Durney for La Salle College High School, established in 2007, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with special consideration to candidates of African-American descent graduating from St. Malachy School.

The James G. Dwyer ’53 Scholarship Fund, established in 1999, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The John Feeny ’64 Trust Fund, established in 1979 in his memory by his sisters and brothers, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The J.P. Fenningham ’93 Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The John “Tex” Flannery ’40 Trust Fund, established in 1983 by friends of this distinguished alumnus and longtime football coach, on the occasion of his 25^thyear as a coach at La Salle College High School.

The Harvey L. Fox ’51 Grant Fund, established by bequest in 2017, to provide financial assistance to students demonstrating financial need.

The Dr. Patrick J. and Charlotte A. Friel Endowment Fund, established in 2012 to provide financial assistance to a current African American student from North Philadelphia who has demonstrated financial need and has been identified as having the character traits to succeed at La Salle College High School.

The Brother Gratian Environmental Studies Award Endowment, established in 2016, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating financial need with an interest in Environmental Studies and a “love of the outdoors”.

The Haley Group Fund, established in 2004, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Hansen Family Grant Fund, established in 2009, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

 The Hartzell Family Award, established in 2014 by the Hartzell family – Scott, Jeanne, Shawn and Bridget, the award provides a graduation prize for a student in the David Program in recognition of perseverance and strong positive conviction to God, family and School.

The Hathaway Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Clark J. Hopkins ’62 Scholarship Fund, established in 2007, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with special consideration to candidates who demonstrate a true sense of the meaning and value of friendship.

The Hughes Family Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The John J. Kane Trust Fund, established in 1986 by John E. Kane ’75 in memory of his father, provides financial assistance to fatherless boys.

The Brother Richard Kestler, FSC ’60 Fund, established in 2012, in honor of Brother Richard’s legacy by perpetuating the missions of Saint John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers, by providing access to a Lasallian education to deserving young men.

The S. Richard Klinges, III Esq. and Elizabeth J. Klinges Charitable Trust established in 2011, provides financial aid for students with an interest in music.

The Koller Scholarship Fund, established in 2007, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need with special consideration to candidates of sound academic potential living in the Roxborough/Manayunk/Andorra area.

The Michael Adam Krulikowski Endowment Fund, established in 2017, in his memory by his wife, Susan and children, Caitlin, Thomas '09 and Matthew '13. The fund provides financial assistance to a student with a parent on short or long term work disability with cancer or other illness, or to a student experiencing psychological or adjustment difficulties. Preference is given to a student with logistical transportation demands.

The Patrick Leahy Scholarship Fund, established in 2000, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Howard R. and Jennie Leary Grant Fund, established in 2000, provides financial assistance to sons of police officers and firefighters.

The Dr. Joseph D. Lehman Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need and exceptional potential.

The Liberatore-Trembaly Teacher Professional Development Fund, established in 2021 by Robert G. Liberatore '67, the fund provides funding for professional development opportunities for the faculty of La Salle College High School.

The Frank J. Lichtner Scholarship Fund, established in 2016, in memory of Frank, the fund provides financial assistance to young men with demonstrated need with a preference to students with an expressed interest in the swimming program.

The Beth Luce Memorial Grant Fund, established in 2014 by her husband Bill, sons Max '07 and Nick '10. The Grant Fund provides financial assistance to graduates of La Salle Academy who demonstrate financial need.

The Matthew J. Madden ’03 Scholarship Grant Fund, established in 2018, the fund’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to students who have demonstrated financial need with a preference for students matriculating from Norwood Fontbonne Academy.

The Joe Magarity Endowment Fund, established in 2021 by John Butler Class of ’91 to Promote Diversity, Educational Opportunity & Life Skills.

The Julia K. and John F. Maher Fund, established in 2017, provides support for mission and ministry initiatives at La Salle.

The John-David Mallach ’96 Endowment Grant Fund, established in 2017, provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated financial need and will be participating in the Football and/or Baseball athletic programs

The 1^st Lt. Travis Manion, USMC ’99 Grant Fund, established in 2007, provides financial assistance to a current student demonstrating need who has been identified as having the character traits that embodied Travis Manion during his years as a student at La Salle College High School.

The Christopher Matthews ’63 Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need from the city of Philadelphia.

The Charles F. and Verna M. McCafferty Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The David T. McCarthy ’66 Scholarship Fund, established in 1999 by his family and friends, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Timothy J. McNichol ’97 Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students who show tremendous potential as a person and student who otherwise could not attend La Salle without financial assistance.

The Jack Meehan ’38 Trust Fund, established in 1989 by his family. Mr. Meehan, an affiliate Christian Brother, was a long time benefactor of La Salle. This fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Ernest J. and Muriel F. Mehr Trust Fund, established in 1985 by Muriel Mehr, retired faculty member, in memory of her husband. This fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Menno Family Endowment Fund, established in 2009 by Arthur P. Menno in memory of his wife, Anne. This fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need who are of Italian heritage.

The Men of La Salle Endowment Fund assures that no student of La Salle College High School will have his education interrupted due to the death of a primary wage earner.

The Miles Miller ’04 Grant Fund, established in 2004, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The J. Anthony Mitchell ’56 Grant Fund, established in 2000, the fund provides financial assistance to a junior or senior student who displays exceptional writing skills and who is in need of tuition assistance.

The Joseph L. Moran ’45 Trust Fund, established in 1976 by La Salle College High School Alumni, provides monies for an outstanding student of Spanish to study/travel to a Spanish-speaking country in the summer preceding his junior year.

The Frank M. Ponti ’56 Grant Fund, established in 2006, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Joseph M. Queenan ’65 Scholarship Fund, established in 2004, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Frank & Mary Radomski ’40 Trust Fund, established in 1989 in his memory by the Radomski Family, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Brother James Rieck, FSC '57 Fund for Service and Spirituality, established in 2013, the fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need to participate in service, ministry, and spirituality programs; particularly, summer service and immersion programs.

The Donald R. Roessler, Sr. ’54 Grant Fund, established in 2014 by Kenneth M. Roessler ’80 in honor of his father, the fund will provide financial aid with a preference to young men of diverse backgrounds who desire to make a difference in their communities.

The David and Elizabeth Savaiano Grant Fund, established in 2001, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Mae Kutzer Schmitt Fund, established in 1983 by John Schmitt ’58 to honor his mother, provides aid to a “La Salle student of character and promise”.

The Zachary K. Seigel ’10 Grant Fund, established in 2016, provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated financial need and to establish a Character Award to a member of the Rowing Team.

The Mother Seton Endowment Fund, established in 2016, will distribute need to sons of families in financial distress. This fund is in honor of Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton, who founded the Sisters of Charity and was canonized in 1975. The Mother Seton Endowment, a permanently restricted grant, accepts gifts of any size from anyone who supports its mission.

The Ann J. and Hugh A. Sharp Grant Fund, established in 2019 by Hugh T. Sharp ’47, the fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating financial need.

The Brother Robert F. Shea, FSC Trust Fund, established in 1990 by Brother Robert from gifts that he received on the occasion of his 25^th anniversary as a Christian Brother, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Elizabeth B. Slabinski Scholarship Fund, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need from the city of Philadelphia.

The Society of The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick for The Relief of Emigrants from Ireland and The La Salle College High School Class of ‘86 Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Keith T. Melinson ’86, established in 2021 by the Melinson Family and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the fund provides financial aid to students who demonstrate financial need and who are of Irish Heritage.

The Stand by Steve: Stephen P. Stanton ’09 Memorial Foundation Grant Fund, provides financial assistance to students who have demonstrated financial need, particularly those participating in the Music Program.

The Brother Fred Stelmach, FSC ’46 Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1996 by La Salle College High School alumni and friends of Brother Fred, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Gerald A. Tremblay ’53 Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need from the city of Philadelphia who demonstrate exceptional ability and promise.

The William H. Vincent, Jr. ’56 Grant Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Karl and Mary-Elizabeth von Lipsey Scholarship Fund, established in 2009 by Roderick K. von Lipsey ’76, provides financial assistance to students of demonstrated need, who possess scholastic aptitude and growth potential, and whose principal financial sponsor is a public servant/employee.

The Robert J. Walker ’52 Scholarship Fund, established in 2002, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Andrew Wallace ’92 Endowment Fund provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Brother Anthony Wallace Trust Fund, established in 1986 by Thomas J. Ryan ’60 in honor of Brother Anthony and his many years of devoted service at La Salle, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The Florence M. Ward Scholarship Fund, established in 1990 by the Class of 1950 in honor of Mrs. Ward, former Director of Alumni Affairs, on the occasion of her retirement.

The Joseph W. Wesner ’73 Scholarship Fund, established in 2002, awarded by the art department to talented current students.

The John Whalen ’67 Grant Fund, established in 2006, provides financial assistance to students demonstrating need.

The 180 Degrees Fund, established in 2012, to fulfill the mission of the Christian Brothers by providing a scholarship to a deserving young man – changing one life 180 degrees, one La Salle degree at a time. 

If you are interested in establishing a named endowment fund, please contact

Mr. Daniel McGowan, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at 215-402-4809.

• The EITC/OSTC programs enable the business you own or work for to redirect state tax dollars to La Salle College High School.
• Funds received under these programs provide need-based tuition assistance to students at La Salle College High School.

• 75% of your contribution to La Salle College High School will go as a tax credit for your business.
• This increases to 90% if you agree to contribute the same amount for 2 years.

EITC and OSTC tax credits can be used for any of the following tax categories:

• Corporate Net Income Tax
• Capital Stock/Foreign Franchise Tax
• Bank Shares Tax
• Title Insurance & Trust Company Shares Tax
• Insurance Premiums Tax (excluding unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
• Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax
• Malt Beverage Tax
• Personal Income Tax
• Surplus Lines Tax

The following business ownership structures can utilize tax credits as pass through for their personal income tax liability:

• S corporations
• General Partnerships
• Limited Partnerships
• Shareholders, Partners or Members of S Corporations
• Single member of Limited Liability Company (LLC)

• Applying to become an EITC/OSTC contributing business is easy! Applications are submitted online via a single application. There's no long paperwork to fill out or forms to be sent in.
• For more information regarding EITC, please visit the state’s EITC site located here. For more information regarding OSTC, please visit the state’s OSTC site located here.
• When you're ready to apply, visit the Single Application for Assistance page to get on board!

1. Submit the Electronic Single Application. This one application is used when applying for either EITC or OSTC tax Credits.
2. Await approval, which could take up to six weeks.
3. Make donation to LSCHS.
4. LSCHS sends confirmation receipt to donor company.
5. Donor company sends receipt back to State.
6. Final confirmation letter from state is received and attached to company’s tax return.

 

If your business is filing for its second year of a 2-year commitment, or you have finished your 2-year commitment and wish to reapply to renew, you can file beginning May 15.

 

If you are a new applicant for the EITC/OSTC programs, please fill out the online application and submit it on Monday, July 3rd. Historically, all new funding is exhausted by the first day of applications, so it is imperative to apply promptly.

EITC dollars are used to provide need-based financial assistance to students who qualify based on the program's guidelines for household income. OSTC-funded students must also qualify based on the program's guidelines for household income, but must also reside within the boundaries of a failing school district, as defined by the state of Pennsylvania.

Yes! In conjunction with the organization Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) and the Foundation for Catholic Education (FCE), individuals can join a Limited Liability Company (LLC) and divert their personal PA tax liability to La Salle in the form of EITC/OSTC dollars. With a 2-year commitment, individuals joining an LLC receive tax credits equaling 90% of their contribution. A full description of the program is available on the BLOCS website, located here (https://www.blocs.org/taxcredit) . For more information, or to be linked with a representative from BLOCS, please contact Brett Foley ’00 at 215-402-4812.