Ways to Give

Showing your support for Bishop Chatard can be simple and automatic. Setting up a recurring gift is convenient, customizable, and environmentally friendly. Most importantly, recurring gifts ensure a steady source of support for Bishop Chatard’s students, faculty, and community.

Setup a Recurring Gift 

Recurring gifts are an easy way to make a big impact that works for your budget and schedule.

• Set up your gift one time, and it will automatically be deducted from your credit card according to your preferences, including:
  • Frequency – monthly, quarterly, yearly
  • Amount deducted per payment ($10 minimum)
• You will receive an annual tax receipt summarizing your gifts.
• Stop or adjust your gift at any time by contacting Margaret Ruffing, mruffing@bishopchatard.org.
• As always, you can direct your support to the area of Bishop Chatard that means the most to you.

Your online donation is secure and flexible, and while your gift is active, you will receive fewer requests for your support throughout the year.

If you have questions about recurring gifts, contact Aly Schroeder, Donor Information Manager, at aschroeder@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2236

Electronic fund transfers (EFT) provide an opportunity to spread installments of your annual gift over an entire year through monthly or quarterly payments directly from your bank account.

Make a commitment today via EFT. In our donation form, choose ‘Pledge Installments’ to spread the payment over the year, and choose ‘Direct Debit’ as your method of payment to make the payment from your bank account
Open donation form to set up EFT
If you have questions about electronic fund transfers, contact Aly Schroeder, Donor Information Manager, at aschroeder@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2236

Each year, numerous corporations match gifts to Bishop Chatard through employee matching gift programs. Gifts can be matched by the employer of the donor or their spouse. Learn more about the value of matching gifts and search for employers who offer this benefit.

If you have questions about matching gifts, contact Aly Schroeder, Donor Information Manager, at aschroeder@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2236

As an Indiana resident, there is no limit to how much you can give through an SGO and still receive the 50% state tax credit, provided the donation does not exceed the available credits under the cap.

Donations may be made via cash, checks, credit/debit cards, IRA-qualified charitable distributions, or publicly traded securities (stocks, bonds, or mutual funds).

Learn More about IQE or initiate a donation

To learn more about giving through an SGO, contact Aly Schroeder, Donor Information Manager, at aschroeder@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2236

Through a gift of stock, you are entitled to significant tax savings by giving appreciated securities.
Read more about Stock Donations

Questions? Contact Margaret Ruffing, Executive Director of Development, at mruffing@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451 x 2242.

Planned gifts include charitable gift annuities or trusts, including Bishop Chatard in your will, naming Bishop Chatard as a beneficiary of a retirement account or insurance policy, or donating property.

View planned giving options

Contact Margaret Ruffing, Executive Director of Development, at 317-251-1451, ext. 2242, or mruffing@bishopchatard.org if you would like to learn more.

Donations mailed to Bishop Chatard High School are gratefully accepted. Please send your gift to:

Bishop Chatard High School, Advancement Office, 5885 Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220

The Bishop Chatard community supports businesses and organizations that support our students! Alumni, current and past parents, and friends come together at special times throughout the year to provide the momentum for our Archdiocesan North Deanery high school to fulfill its mission. Local businesses and organizations have the opportunity to connect with thousands in the Trojan community through sponsorship of school events.

View sponsorship opportunities

Contact Margaret Ruffing, Executive Director of Development, at 317-251-1451, ext. 2242, or mruffing@bishopchatard.org if you would like to learn more.

As a BCHS employee, you can choose the best way to make your gift to Bishop Chatard online. Whether that be through payroll deduction or credit/debit card, you can make your gift directly to BCHS:

Annual Fund

• Payroll deduction
• Credit/Debit Card

Angel Fund

• Payroll deduction
• Credit/Debit Card

Checks (made out to BCHS) or cash gifts may be dropped off in the Main Office or the Advancement Office in the SBC.

Faculty/Staff Annual Fund Form.

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