Annual Fund
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The Annual Fund is Marist School's top fundraising priority.
Making up 8% of the annual operating budget, this yearly initiative is vital to the school's financial well-being and makes excellence possible across campus. Since tuition does not fully cover costs, Annual Fund dollars help ensure funding for the exceptional people and programs that define Marist's distinctive educational experience.
Your Annual Fund gift benefits every Marist student and enhances all aspects of the Marist educational experience.
Annual Fund Giving Priorities
Area of Greatest Need
The flexibility that giving to the area of greatest need provides is paramount for allowing Marist to use your gift for our most pressing needs.
Athletics
Gifts to athletics support programs for all grade levels, helping student-athletes develop skills and enhancing teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership.
Student Support
Marist places a high priority on providing resources and services to enhance the overall well-being and success of our students.
Academic Programming
Supporting academic programming enhances the learning experience for all students.
Catholic Identity & Spiritual Programming
The Annual Fund makes it possible for Marist to offer a broad range of spiritual development opportunities that allow students to grow in faith and compassion.
Need-based Tuition Assistance
Marist provides aid for students with demonstrated financial need. This priority helps make the distinctive Marist educational experience affordable for more families, enriching our community.
Arts
Giving to the Annual Fund supports the many programs that allow our students to explore their creativity and talents.
Faculty Support
Annual Fund support enhances professional development opportunities for our faculty, which benefits students through innovative teaching and learning experiences.
Giving Levels
Your support of the Annual Fund, at any level, actively enriches the lives of our students, shaping their Marist experience. Marist relies on a strong tradition of leadership giving. Annual Fund gifts of $5,000 or more have a significant impact on the school, and donors who contribute within the St. Peter Chanel Society make up a substantial portion of total giving.
2025-2026 Annual Fund Chairs
Parent Annual Fund Chairs: Tara and Matt Bartelt
Parent Annual Fund Vice Chairs: Alison and Michael Chiock
Alumni Annual Fund Co-Chairs: Katelyn Hunt Fredericks ’04 & John Sugg ’00
Faculty/Staff Co-Chairs: Ann Ferretti & Dr. Jennifer Priestly ’85
Parents of Alumni Chairs: Max and Ingrid Hilsman ’92
Grandparent Chairs: Heather and Jimmy Nichols