Support the transformational experience at Pius XI Catholic High School by donating during ongoing Fall Appeal. The Erica P. John Fund will generously match all gifts up to $50,000 made through our Fall Appeal. These funds will support tuition assistance, ensuring that Pius XI can provide opportunities through scholarships and financial aid. Donate today and your gift will be doubled!

Pius XI is deeply grateful to the Erica P. John Fund for its commitment to supporting quality education and its belief that in addition to encouraging self-empowerment, a quality education teaches values, motivates learners to take responsibility for their lives, and fosters an understanding of just how interdependent we are with one another.  

How Can I Make An Impact?

We offer several pathways of giving; each uniquely suited to meet
​the needs of our donors and our students. If you have any questions
please contact Michelle Pape at 414.290.8162.

Popes Fund Gold/White Fund Financial Aid/Scholarship Support Endowed Funds Planned Giving Hank Raymonds Scholarship

Supports the foundation of Pius XI Catholic High School. Unrestricted support which benefits every student, every department, every program and every teacher.

Scholarship support recognizing excellence and leadership. Students must maintain a 3.0 and participate in service and extracurricular activities.

Tuition assistance given to families with financial need. Awards range from $500-$5,000 per student. 92% of students receive financial aid.

Permanently restricted invested funds. The principal remains invested while 4% interest is spent on the project of the donor’s choosing. A minimum investment of $10,000 is required to establish a new endowed fund.

Include Pius XI Catholic High School in your will and leave a legacy of commitment to education. Unless otherwise stated, all estate gifts are unrestricted.

Other ways to support Pius XI include:
Qualified Charitable Distribution: A direct distribution of up to $100,000 per year from the IRA of a taxpayer who has reached age 70 1/2.

Life Insurance

Annuity

Appreciated Securities

An annual basketball tournament with sponsorships, proceeds and direct donations benefiting the Hank Raymonds Family Endowed Scholarship. Over $600,000 has been raised to date.

Support Future Leaders 

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Thank you for choosing to support Pius XI Catholic High School!
Please contact Michelle Pape, Vice President of Advancement, with any questions regarding giving.

​To send a gift by mail:
Pius XI Catholic High School
135 N. 76th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53213

**If you hold an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) you must take a required minimum distribution each year beginning at age 73.  That RMD can increase your taxable income. A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals who are 70½ years old or older to donate up to $100,000 to Pius XI directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking the required minimum distribution.  For married couples, each spouse can make QCDs up to the $100,000 limit for a potential total of $200,000.**

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If you are interested in including Pius XI in your estate plans, please complete this form and let us know!

Legacy Intention

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Winter 2022 EXAMEN and Honor Roll of Donors

December 2022 - This issue of EXAMEN includes a tribute to the legendary Dick Fischer, a spotlight on the Meinerz family and their 50 years of giving to Pius XI, and a listing of donors who contributed during the 2021-22 fiscal year.

Grant to Support Gold & White Scholarships

February 2022 - We are fortunate to have received a grant from the Catholic Community Foundation for the Gold & White Scholarship Fund. Gold & White Scholars are awarded $1500 for all four years in recognition of their leadership, scholarship, and character. 
 
This year, 53 students across all four classes are Gold & White Scholars.  This generous grant will underwrite 9 Gold & White Scholars for the class of 2025.  If you would like to support the Gold & White Scholarship Fund please contact mpape@piusxi.org.

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-The Popes Fund-

Contributions to the Popes Fund meet the most urgent needs of our community, funding the People, Opportunities, Programs, Experiences, and Supplies that make a Pius XI education special and enriching. 
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Opportunity to be more...

December 2020- ​ Jeffrey James Keyes '98 initially attended a different high school and was told he likely wouldn't go to college. 

He transferred to Pius XI and went on to earn a degree from Fordham University, a master's from Columbia University, co-wrote a NY Times Best Selling novel and was recently awarded an inaugural PEN America / L’Engle-Rahman Prize for Mentorship for his work with incarcerated writers. 

​He was empowered at Pius XI to discover that he had the ability to succeed all along...Read more HERE  

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