Advancing Bishop Luers Through Philanthropy

A Message from Principal Scott - "Thank You!"

Thank you parents, alumni and Bishop Luers family!

It is through your gracious giving and support that Bishop Luers may continue to provide a Christ-centered education to our students. As the old saying goes - it takes a village - and it truly does! It takes a village to educate young minds and encourage them to be all that God has called them to be. It also takes a village to grow and maintain our campus.

We have so many blessings at Bishop Luers. Two of our greatest blessings are the past parents and alumni who have laid the foundation for all that we have and for all that we are today. The ground work was provided so many years ago through planning and financial resources from our alumni and former parents. Join me in prayers of thanksgiving for all that our alumni and parents have done to ensure that our students have all they need to be successful at Bishop Luers!

Our “Luers Spirit” remains strong and each freshman class learns quickly that this spirit is a vital part of being a Knight. May God bless each and every Knight and continue the support from all for Bishop Luers Catholic High School.

Every gift has a recipient. It may be a young freshman or a senior athlete. It may be a student participating in their first Show Choir performance, a team of scholars competing in an academic super bowl meet or a Sodalitas service group serving meals at a soup kitchen. You may never get the chance to meet this student whose life your generous gift has impacted. “For a person will reap only what he sows . . .” (GAL. 6:7), your gift has touched the lives of our students at Bishop Luers High School.

How can you help?

Dear Bishop Luers High School Supporters:

As you know, here at Bishop Luers High School, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to achieve his or her God-given potential. We want to nurture each student in the challenges they face each day in their own life spiritually, academically, and socially, while serving God and others in a global and changing society all while ensuring that the Catholic education we provide is accessible and affordable for all who wish to attend.

Along with our tuition, fees, and annual appeal, we still fall short on the funds needed to provide our students, staff, teachers, and coaches with the adequate tools and equipment needed to be competitive academically, artistically, and athletically. Because of this, we host several events and have a vast variety of opportunities for donors like you to help!

In the following pages you will find all ways you can sponsor here at Bishop Luers High School along with the dates these events will happen. You will find the sponsorship levels for all our events including Luers Knight, Bourbon and Bags Bingo, Sponsorship of Athletics, Golf Outing, Alumni Men's Smoker, Show Choir Patron Drive, Performing Arts, Jazz Café, St. Cecilia Honors Band, Spirit Shirts, Trivia Knight, Sip and Shop, and our Knight News publication.

Please consider each one of these carefully. We really cannot do any of these things without the help of our wonderful community. Because of timing we do have deadlines listed for each event/sponsorship. If you would like to donate all at once or in payments, we are happy to work with you in support of your individualized situation. Please reach out to me with any questions at any time.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Kristin Spoltman
Bishop Luers High School
Director of Mission Advancement
kspoltman@bishopluers.org

Events and Sponsorships

Sponsorship Opportunities

Annual Giving

Supports Bishop Luers High School’s general operating expenses and specific projects annually.

Annual Fund Brochure

2023-2024 Annual Fund Donors to Date

Avenues of Giving

Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO)

Contributions to the SGO of Northeast IN provides donors the opportunity to receive a 50% Indiana state tax credit.

Support a student at Bishop Luers with a contribution to the SGO fund and receive Indiana tax benefits!

Friends of Bishop Luers High School can support tuition assistance through the SGO of Northeast Indiana before December 31st, and receive a 50% credit on your Indiana state tax return. For more information and to complete the donation form, click here: https://www.sgonei.org/ Click on the “Donate” button to complete the form online (be sure to indicate Bishop Luers as your school of choice), and then either make donation by credit card or mail a check to complete the process!

What is the tax credit available to SGO donors?

Donors are eligible to take advantage of a 50% credit against their state tax liability for these contributions. If a donation exceeds a donor's tax liability for the year, the credit can be used against future tax liabilities. Unlike a tax deduction, where your charitable donation can be removed from your taxable income, a credit directly reduces your tax liability “off the bottom line”. Who can qualify for the tax credit? Are there limits to how much you can give? Individuals, corporations, partnerships, LLCs, PCs, and self-employed are all eligible for the tax credit; in fact, any entity with a state tax liability can receive the benefit from a donation to the SGO. There are no limits on the size of donations per entity or individual; you or your business can donation $5 or $25,000 depending on the remaining credits available in the statewide cap. What is an example of the possible tax benefits for my gift to the SGO? Depending on your tax bracket, a donation of $1000 to the SGO could result in: Donation to SGO $1000.00 50% state tax rebate (-$500.00) 25% federal deduction ($500.00 x 25%=-$125.00)_____________________________Net cost to you $375.00

**Consult your tax advisor to determine your specific tax situation.