SJV Foundation News

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Second Best Sale

This year’s sale was very successful, bringing in almost $1,400 for the Tuition Assistance Fund. Thank you to all who donated items, helped sort items, purchased items and packed them back up. This event is a good way to recycle, reuse and make new friends, all while boosting the Tuition Assistance Fund.

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Gala 2023

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

Lifetime of Service Award, John Green

Volunteer of the Year, Josh and Kelli King

Alumni of the Year, Kris Tessmer

Our new venue, the Peter Wege Center at Cathedral Square, was perfect and closer to home, the award winners were well deserved and gave great speeches, we had delicious food and, of course, BRENA to entertain! It was a wonderful night. Plan to join us for Gala 2024 on January 27^th!

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The general purpose of the St. John Vianney Foundation is to support, enhance and promote resources, programs, and activities designed to meet the needs and vision of the St. John Vianney Parish Community.

St. John Vianney Board of Trustees

Fr. John Vallier
Nicholas Andersen
Edward Bokhart
Karen Kriscunas, Vice President
Sue Rysdyk, President
Shelley Yakubowski, Secretary
Sarah Bennett, Treasurer
Mary Shamblin
Sandy Maxim

Planned Giving Committee

Shelley Yakubowski: 616-724-3129

St. John Vianney Foundation Funds

In accordance with the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws of the St. John Vianney Foundation, the Foundation will receive, hold, manage, and invest gifts of money and property for the funds indicated below.

Gifts received by the Foundation can be specifically donated to any of the designated funds or can be left unrestricted. The Trustees shall apportion unrestricted gifts to one or more of the Foundation’s funds on an annual basis.

Education Foundation (Endowment) Fund

The Education Foundation (Endowment) Fund is the original Foundation fund. The investment returns from this fund are available to support the general educational needs of the parish including Faith Formation as well as the school. The income from these investments is disbursed through consultation with parish and school leadership in response to grant requests.

Catholic School Fund

Income from the Catholic School Fund will be used to fund the operations of the school. The investment income will be transferred to the school to directly offset operating expenses. The fund is to be treated as an endowed fund but with provisions to address unforeseen needs.

Tuition Assistance Fund

Funds apportioned to, or specifically donated to the Tuition Assistance Fund will be used to support students attending St. John Vianney School who meet grant guidelines.

Capital Fund

Funds apportioned to, or specifically donated to the Capital Fund will be used to fund capital projects within St. John Vianney Parish. The Capital Fund is being used in support of the “Faith in Our Future” campaign. As of 9/30/2017 we were holding $14,351 in the Capital Fund. During the fiscal year, $48,000 was transferred to support the Parish heating/cooling upgrades. The total represents only a portion of the total capital raised by the campaign. The fund is used primarily for contributors who can receive matching corporate donations.

General Fund

The General Fund was created in 2010 and does not contain enough funds to open an account.

Morgan Family Tuition Assistance Fund (Endowed)

Funds apportioned to or specifically donated to this fund will be endowed. The investment returns are available to support the tuition assistance needs of families with children in St. John Vianney School.

Contributions and Grants:

The Foundation Fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30^th. So far this fiscal year we have or will be contributing:

General operating expenses for the school. This support from the Catholic School Fund helps keep tuition increases to a minimum,
Tuition assistance to families.
Grants to Staff of SJV including:
- Partial funding for the FIRE retreat in Chicago for Middle School students.
- $30,000 grant for the SMART Lab
- Counseling for students from Pine Rest Christian Services
- A trip to Henry Ford Museum for the 7^th and 8^th grades
- Novels and study guides
- Administrative costs and ongoing funding for the school interventionist.

Attention Alumni!!

If you were a student at SJV, are a parent of a former student, or have classmates who do not receive mail from us, send us their addresses. We are trying to keep updated but there are a lot of you out there and it is hard to know married names and new addresses. Send us your information and include favorite memories, what you are up to – kids, grandkids, etc. We would love to hear from you!!

SJV Foundation