Matthew Pettinato Endowment Fund
Matthew Pettinato Endowment Fund
Holy Family Catholic School is pleased to announce the formation of the Matthew Pettinato Endowment Fund. The fund recognizes Matthew's love for Holy Family and the Pettinato's long-term commitment to the Tuition Assistance Program since Matthew's passing.
Matthew Pettinato was enrolled as a student at Holy Family from his kindergarten year through the beginning of his fourth-grade year, or August 26, 2015, when he passed away following a long battle with leukemia. Matthew was an amazing child who loved helping others, had a keen sense of humor, and deep faith in God. It was Matthew’s love for his friends and his school that resulted in his parents' desire to establish this fund, in the hope that other students in need could experience the school and community of Holy Family. Initially, $20,000 was raised from loving friends and family to support this cause. The combined funds of nearly $200,000 will be dispersed over time, as part of the tuition assistance program at Holy Family.
Matthew touched the hearts and minds of all of those who knew him. His classmates and friends experienced deep grief at his loss but were also blessed to experience the faith-filled witness of his twin sister Sarah, and his parents, Chris and Lisa Pettinato. Matthew will always have a place in the minds and hearts of our school families, faculty, and staff.
Matthew’s parents have chosen to share a part of his medical history in recognition of his courageous battle and faith-filled journey with leukemia. Read more here.
Supporting the Endowment of Holy Family Catholic School
Your support of this fund ensures the long-term stability of Holy Family Catholic School. The corpus of the account is restricted. Annual investment income will help fund our tuition assistance program, with the goal of fully funding the program as the corpus continues to grow. One-time gifts or multi-year pledges are one of the ways you can support the Endowment. However, planned giving options allow donors to make legacy size gifts, making a lasting impact on our future.
Planned Giving Options:
Bequests: Include Holy Family Catholic School in your will or trust.**
Beneficiary Designations: Designate our school as a beneficiary for your life insurance or retirement accounts.**
Stocks/Securities – The sale of appreciated stock is an excellent way to support a long-term investment such as our Endowment fund. It is also a tax friendly way as a donor avoids capital gains taxes when doing so.
Land/Property or Other High Value Contributions: We accept land and property gifts, which can significantly impact campus expansion or development. Other high-value items such as stock, art, or jewelry are also accepted with the correct parameters.
Your financial and tax professionals can provide you with the best scenario for your family based on your charitable giving goals and your final estate plan.
** If you have listed Holy Family Catholic School as a beneficiary in any of your estate planning documents, please fill out THIS FORM and return it to the school for our financial records.
Make a gift HERE to the Matthew Pettinato Endowment Fund. For additional information or questions, please contact Gina Kerley at 512-244-4861.
