What they call their work
What they do
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Private K–12 School Support 2 activities
- Administers scholarship fund to support student accessManages the Father Angelo Gambatese Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to increase access to Catholic education at Saint Stephen of Hungary School.
- Funds grants for school improvementsAwards grants to support capital and programmatic improvements at Saint Stephen of Hungary School; awarded 11 grants totaling $464,000 during the 2022–2023 school year.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Accepts and processes donations through multiple channelsReceives financial contributions via online web forms and by check sent to its New York address, facilitating broad donor participation in support of the school.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Conducts annual fundraising campaigns to support school operationsRuns recurring fundraising initiatives, including the Annual Fund, to support the daily operating budget of Saint Stephen of Hungary School. These efforts are central to maintaining core educational and teaching environments.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Organizes annual fundraising events for school programsHosts and manages multiple annual events including the Spring Auction, Sketch Night, Golf Outing, and Piano Bar Event to raise funds for enrichment programming, scholarships, technology, facilities, athletics, and teacher development. The Annual Auction is the largest event, specifically supporting programs such as fine arts, French language, library resources, and violin instruction.
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Who runs it
- CANDACE BULISHAK — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER OGAN — TREASURER
- JOHN BOSCO — VICE PRESIDENT
- JOHN CORREIA — BOARD MEMBER
- ROSA ALAIMO — SECRETARY
- TOM DOHENY — PRESIDENT
Who they work with
- Promethean World Partner — Supplies Promethean Interactive Whiteboards used to support interactive classroom learning at Saint Stephen of Hungary School.
- Saint Stephen of Hungary School Partner — Primary beneficiary of the Foundation's fundraising efforts
- Saint Stephen of Hungary School Partner — Receives grant funding from the Foundation to support school improvements.
How they approach the work
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- Fundraising as Reciprocal Spiritual Practicemethodology: spiritual_reciprocityBy framing giving as a reciprocal spiritual practice rooted in the Franciscan tradition, the foundation cultivates deeper donor engagement and sustained financial support, because spiritual motivation strengthens community commitment to collective responsibility.
- Inclusive Access Through Targeted Financial Supportmethodology: inclusive-accessBy directing funds to expand access for economically diverse families and support targeted improvement initiatives, the foundation advances equitable enrollment and institutional quality, because financial inclusion is foundational to both mission integrity and long-term sustainability.
- Tuition Gap Funding for Affordabilitymethodology: tuition_gap_fundingBy using annual fundraising to close the gap between tuition revenue and the actual cost of education, the foundation ensures affordability and sustained access for economically diverse families, because direct financial bridging maintains enrollment inclusivity without compromising educational quality.