What is the Annual Fund Drive?
The Annual Fund Drive is the most critical campaign that the BCACS Foundation manages each year. Funds derived from this campaign support an operational subsidy for Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools, which in turn keeps tuition as low as possible for our families. The more successful this campaign is each year, the more successes we can celebrate in each of our schools.
How can you give to the Annual Fund Drive?
Mail Your Gifts
Gifts are regularly accepted at our office throughout the year, either in person or via standard mail. You can also utilize the secured mailbox slot in our front door if you would like to turn in your gift after hours.
63 North 24th Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Online Giving
The link below will allow you to make a payment directly to our Foundation via our secure platform, Network for Good. A receipt will be instantly provided by Network for Good and a formal acknowledgment from the BCACS Foundation will follow shortly after.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
If you would like a monthly electronic funds transfer directly from your bank to ours, you can complete the form by clicking the link below (or call 269-963-4771 for further assistance).
Gifts of Stock or Mutual Fund
Gifts of appreciated securities may represent a two-fold tax savings opportunity as you may avoid paying capital gains tax on the increased value of the stock and get a charitable donations for your taxes. The process is very simple and we can help to walk you through it. Please contact Abby Lumbard at alumbard@bcacs.org or by calling 269.963.4771 if you are interested in learning more.
Employer Matching Gifts
Matching gifts are a simple way to increase your contribution through your employer matching the money you give or the volunteer hours you donate to our schools. Denso, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and Eaton are a few employers with matching gift programs. Kellogg and State Farm are examples of organizations that match volunteer hours with a gift to our schools. United Way also allows employees to designate “Battle Creek Area Catholic Schools Foundation” as a recipient. Contact your employer for more information on their matching gift or employee giving programs.
Spread the Word
Be an advocate for our schools! Ask your family, friends, or employers to support our Foundation or consider enrolling their children in our schools.
Prayers
Questions?
Contact Abby Lumbard
Email: alumbard@bcacs.org
Phone: 269 963 4771