Hope for the Future
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Mission
Hope for the Future provides tuition assistance to financially disadvantaged families so their children can obtain the academic and spiritual benefits of a Catholic school education in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Why We Exist
We believe a quality education transforms lives! Catholic schools provide students with an excellent academic and faith-based education that strengthens the very fabric of our broader community.
For over 170 years, Catholic schools have opened doorways for children and families in the Archdiocese of San Antonio —doorways out of poverty and into prosperity, out of despair toward hope. However, the expense of tuition restricts access and excludes many families from attending Catholic schools, where their children could be developed into the person God created them to be.
Research over the past 20 years shows that the educational benefits of Catholic schools are greatest for the poorest, most disadvantaged students. Catholic students from at-risk backgrounds are 42% more likely to graduate high school than their public-school peers, in fact, 98% of high school seniors who receive a Hope award graduate from high school and go on to volunteer, give to charity, and go to church than their public-school peers.
Hope for the Future exists to provide the tuition assistance support that families need to ensure these benefits for their children, and for generations yet to come!
Nature of the Problem
Over the years, the gap between the cost of Catholic school tuition and the ability of families to afford those costs is getting larger and larger. This is due in part to the fact that in early years, religious orders ran the schools with very little cost for teacher salaries. Between the costs of inflation, and the cost of hiring lay persons as teachers and administrators, a Catholic school education for many is simply out of reach.
As a result, some of our schools have lost significant enrollment which was exacerbated with the COVID pandemic. In fact, in the past 15 years, 10 of our Catholic schools have closed as a result. Catholic schools and the families they serve need and deserve the support of the entire community now more than ever!
Development Board
The Hope for the Future Development Board is a partnership between the Archdiocese of San Antonio and concerned business and community leaders to develop the financial resources necessary to open doors to provide access to Catholic education for all children. The Development Board accomplishes this monumental task by raising funds to provide tuition assistance for eligible families.
2023-2024 Development Board of Directors
- Celinda Baez Guerra, Chairman
- Jessica Gonzales, Secretary
- Kellie Alcozer
- Corine Devlin
- Noah Fuentes
- Matt Galvan
- Leticia Garza
- Rudy Garza
- Veronica Martinez
- Gloria Rodriguez
Ex-Officio
- Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller
- Jennifer Rodriguez
- Marti West
Past Board Chairs
- 2021-2023 Juan Mata
- 2020-2021 Alma Garza
- 2018-2020 Alex Ojeda
- 2017-2018 Laura Macom
- 2016-2017 Mark Hoffman
- 2015-2016 Mary Jo Grundhoefer
- 2014-2015 Trisha Stoddard-Ramirez
- 2013-2014 Dr. Lyle Baie
- 2010-2013 Carol Meyer
- 2008-2010 Karol Sweitzer
- 2007-2008 Doug Cross
Supporting Catholic School Families
Who We Serve
Hope for the Future serves any financially disadvantaged family who wishes to provide a faith-filled and rigorous education to their children at one of the 35 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
In the 2022-2023 academic year, Hope for the Future provided over $2 million in tuition assistance to 1,653 K-12 students across our Archdiocese. Over the past five years, our tuition assistance program has supported 20% of ALL students enrolled in our Catholic schools.
Hope for the Future offers a brighter future for families who despite great sacrifice, need some help to afford Catholic school tuition. Nearly half of our families who receive tuition assistance support qualify for federal free and reduced lunch programs, and yet they spend as much as 20% of their gross income to give their child the opportunity to attend a Catholic school.
This past year in Uvalde after the tragedy at Robb Elementary, Hope received significant support for new students coming to Sacred Heart Catholic School. When tuition was no obstacle, enrollment at the school doubled. Families effected by the tragedy will be forever grateful that tuition support allowed their child to receive the comfort and support of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our goal is to be a gateway of hope for the next generation regardless of economic status!
Tuition Assistance Program
Catholic education changes lives. However, the expense of tuition excludes some families from attending Catholic schools. Hope for the Future’s Tuition Assistance Program offers need-based assistance to families seeking a Catholic education for their children.
Recipient quote:
“Thank you so much for the monies we received from Hope for the Future. It’s such a blessing. Even with three family members willing to contribute to the cost of education, it was too much of a stretch on our budgets. We were just about to give up then we heard about Hope for the Future. We applied late and were anxious to hear back. We were so delighted when the answer was yes! Without Hope for the Future our daughter would not be attending her Catholic school. We are so appreciative of the people and businesses that donate to this wonderful organization. With their help, our younger generation has a brighter future.“
Thank you for blessing our family,
The Linares Family
Hope for the Future increases access to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio by providing tuition assistance to children and families based on family income and other special circumstances. If you have the means and the heart to help, now’s your chance to shine!
Our Tuition Assistance Program is designed for families and students currently enrolled or applying for the next school year in any Catholic school, grades K-12, in the Archdiocese of San Antonio. A family must apply each year through FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment to qualify for a grant—all awards are made based on financial need.
If you are in need of tuition assistance you can read answers to frequently asked questions and apply for support here:
Support
Ways to Give
Gateway of Hope – Tuition Assistance Fund: Donations to this fund provide tuition assistance, based on financial need for students to attend the Catholic elementary or secondary school of their choice in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Attend or Support Annual Khaki & Plaid Gala: Each year, Hope for the Future hosts the Khaki & Plaid Gala which is our annual fundraiser. You can support this event by attending, by donating live or silent auction items, or by sponsoring or underwriting the event with a tax-deductible contribution.
Endowment Fund: The Hope for the Future Catholic Schools Endowment provides funds to support Catholic schools education within the Archdiocese of San Antonio. This endowment is a permanently restricted fund managed by the Catholic Community Foundation to ensure its growth, protection in perpetuity; and, provides annual grant distributions to Hope for the Future – Empowering Catholic Education. The Hope Endowment Fund is professionally managed in strict accordance with our Catholic faith and guided by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ statement on Social Responsible Investing.
Planned/estate gifts of all types and sizes combine to maximize our ability to support Catholic schools education. You can designate Hope for the Future Catholic Schools Endowment Fund as a beneficiary of your will, retirement, brokerage or bank account. Perhaps the most beneficial of this type for many donors is through a retirement account (traditional IRA, a 401(k), 403(b), SEP or other). Please consider leaving your Legacy and Making a Difference in Perpetuity by contributing to Hope for the Future Catholic Schools Endowment Fund.
Combined Federal Campaign: Federal employees may donate through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC.) Please select the code 42266 Archdiocese of San Antonio Catholic Schools Endowment Fund.
State Employee Charitable Campaign: State and university employees may donate to Hope for the Future at their workplace through the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC.) Please select the code 414025 Archdiocese of San Antonio-Catholic Schools Hope for the Future Fund.
Types of Gifts
All gifts (cash and check) intended for year-end giving must be received by the Archdiocese of San Antonio or postmarked by Dec. 31. Gifts received after this date will receive the following year tax credit.
If you have questions regarding a pledge or payment, please e-mail [email protected] or call (210) 734-1680.
Online Giving
Make a secure online credit card donation or a sustained monthly gift:
Stock or Mutual Funds
To donate stock, please call 210-734-1606 for more information or email [email protected].
IRA Qualified Charitable Contribution
A Qualified Charitable Contribution (QCD) is an opportunity to satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution. Please call 210-734-1606 for more information or email [email protected].
Matching Gifts
Ask your employer’s Human Resources department to learn if your employer will match your gift to the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Planned Gift
Consider leaving a gift to Hope for the Future in your will or estate plan through Planned Giving. For information on all other types of planned gifts call 210-734-1606 for more information or email [email protected].
The Archdiocese of San Antonio is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. If you include the Archdiocese of San Antonio in your plans, please use our legal name and federal tax ID.
Legal Name: Archdiocese of San Antonio
Address: 2718 W. Woodlawn Ave., San Antonio, TX 78228
Federal Tax ID Number: 74-1109740
Development Board and Volunteer Opportunities
Circle of Hope Supporters
You can support Hope for the Future by volunteering your time. We are always looking for Development Board Members or committee members to help us with our fundraising efforts. We also encourage Catholic school alumni to volunteer their network relationships to help us raise awareness of the mission of Hope and encourage financial contributions.
If you are interested in helping in this way, please contact:
Amy K. Conner
Associate Director, Hope for the Future
Phone: 210-734-1943
Email: [email protected]
Circle of Hope
- Lyle & Sally Baie
- Charles & Melissa Barrett
- The Bolner Family
- Dr. Barbara Brault
- Joe Byrd
- Doug & Nancy Cross
- Tim & Lynnanne Eurton
- Dr. Mitch & Christine Finnie
- Bryan & Mary Jo Grundhoefer
- Philip & Julia Hamon
- Frank & Cecilia Herrera
- Mark & Cynthia Hoffmann
- Clarence & Tina Kahlig
- Robert & Carol Kinnally
- Bill & Margie Klesse
- Rosemary Kowalski
- Chris & Veronica Martinez
- John & Debbie McNair
- Don & Carol Meyer
- Charles & Mary Midkiff
- Harvey Najim
- Richard & Lucy Novak
- Ana Maria Lecea & Klaus Schonfeld
- David & Julie Seguin
- Michael & Carol Stehling
- John & Michele Stephens
- Dr. William & Sylvia Stewart
- Roy Terracina
- Bruce & Cindy Vaio
- Steve & Sharon Vanderbur
- Samuel & Toni Vester
- Jim & Marti West
- George & Deborah Williamson
- Ralph & Shelly Zimmer
Corporate and Foundation Members
- Antonian College Preparatory High School
- Black and Indian Mission Office
- Burkitt Foundation
- C.B. and Anita Branch Trust
- Catherine and Frank Burzik Foundation
- Catholic Extension
- Church of the Holy Spirit
- Clifton J. Bolner & Rosalie R. Bolner Family Charitable Fund
- Dennis Uniform Manufacturing Company
- Ed Rachal Foundation
- Estate of Concha M. Segovia
- Estate of Mary Jane Ihle Clark
- Glazer’s Distributing
- Holy Cross -San Antonio
- Holy Trinity Church – San Antonio
- Koch Foundation
- Kym’s Kids of San Antonio
- Leo Daniel Foundation
- Our Lady of Grace Church- San Antonio
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church-Selma
- Pre-K 4 SA – City of San Antonio
- Professional Performance Development Group, Inc
- Scanlan Foundation
- Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.
- St. Anthony Catholic High School
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- St. Pius X Church
- The Catholic Cemeteries
- The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation
- The Najim Charitable Foundation
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at SA
- Valero Energy Foundation
- WellMed Charitable Foundation
Khaki & Plaid Gala
The Annual Khaki & Plaid Gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for Catholic School Education in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Contact Us
How can we help?
Questions about your child’s tuition assistance application.
Megan Martinez
Phone: 210-734-1963
Email: [email protected]
Questions regarding a donation or need to reach us? Please send an email to [email protected] or call 210-734-1642.
Mailing Address:
Hope for the Future
Archdiocese of San Antonio
2718 W. Woodlawn Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78228
