Supporting Catholic Education Together
The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation strengthens the gift of Catholic education, helping it thrive and positively impact our community. Our primary focus is tuition assistance, ensuring families who desire a Catholic education can access it.
This important work is made possible through the generosity of our community, including annual gifts, endowed scholarships, and special fundraising efforts.
The future of Catholic education in Quincy depends on today’s donors. Whether you choose to give now or plan a future gift, your support creates a lasting impact for students, families, and our schools.
Secure online giving available for one-time and recurring donations.
Ways to Support the QCES Foundation
Every donor’s situation is unique. As you consider supporting the QCES Foundation, we encourage you to reflect on your goals, seek professional guidance if helpful, and reach out to us directly. We’re happy to answer questions and help you explore giving options that best fit your intentions and circumstances.
Faith In Our Future Annual Campaign
The Foundation’s annual campaign takes place each fall, though donations are accepted year-round.
Ways to give:
- Cash or check
- Credit card donations online
Mailing Address:
Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation
1721 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
Recurring Gifts
Recurring monthly gifts provide reliable, ongoing support for tuition assistance and Foundation programs.
- Simple to set up
- Flexible amounts
- Easy to update at any time
Endowed Funds
Donors may establish an endowed scholarship in their name or contribute to an existing fund.
The Foundation currently maintains:
- 20 endowed scholarship funds supporting tuition assistance
- A general scholarship endowment
- A general endowment fund supporting Foundation operations
Endowed gifts create a lasting legacy, supporting students year after year.
Memorials & Tribute Gifts
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to make charitable contributions while receiving immediate tax benefits.
- Donate cash, securities, or other assets
- Recommend grants to the QCES Foundation over time
- Maintain flexibility in your charitable planning
Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)
A Qualified Charitable Distribution allows individuals age 70½ or older to donate directly from an IRA.
Benefits include:
- Satisfying required minimum distributions (RMDs)
- Excluding donated amounts from taxable income
Planned Gifts
Planned giving allows you to support Catholic education while meeting your long-term financial goals.
Options may include:
- Bequests
- Beneficiary designations
- Other estate planning tools
If you have already included the QCES Foundation in your plans, we invite you to let us know so we may thank you.
Gifts of Stocks, Bonds, & Securities
Donating appreciated securities, such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, can be a tax-efficient way to give.
Benefits may include:
- Avoiding capital gains tax
- Receiving a charitable deduction for the fair market value
Important Information
The information provided on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited are for illustrative purposes only and subject to change. State law may further impact individual results.
Let’s Talk About Your Giving Goals
We welcome the opportunity to discuss how your generosity can make the greatest impact.
Contact QCES Foundation
Jared Holbrook, Executive Director
(217) 779-3157
director@quincycatholicschools.org