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The College of St. Scholastica

Why Give?

Your generosity ensures we continue to honor the vision of our founding Sisters by increasing access to higher education and academic support. Gifts supporting any area of the College are counted towards the program and can be made in a variety of ways.

What Giving Gets

Your gift can impact students and the College in a variety of ways. With the following giving opportunities, you can increase access for students through scholarships, support programs and facilities, create a legacy through planned giving, support special projects and so much more. Your gift can benefit nearly every aspect of life at St. Scholastica.

If you have questions related to giving, feel free to contact the College Advancement Office or one of the staff members. Thank you for supporting our Saints!

Architectural drawing of the new St. Scholastica Student Center.

A Second Century of Saints: Believe. Belong. Transform.

We are pleased to announce our capital campaign. Learn more about our public phase priorities and donate.

Ways to Give

Sponsor a Saint

Directly support students through scholarships and create opportunities for future Saints.

Stop Hunger

Provide immediate relief students experiencing food insecurity at the main campus in Duluth.

Give Critical Aid

Use your gift where it will do the most good, from classroom equipment to financial aid, via the Annual Fund.

Ensure Saints Access and Success

The Office of Inclusive Excellence provides leadership and professional development opportunities.

Contribute to a Scholarship

Creating opportunities for the next generation of Saints via scholarships.

Customize a Gift

Contact College Advancement to create a custom giving program or make a stock gift.

Gifts of Securities

There are many other ways you can support the College. Contact the College Advancement Office to learn more about custom giving programs.

Gifts of securities often give the donor significant tax benefits. Donations of appreciated stock held for over one year are usually tax-deductible at market value — eliminating capital gains taxes on long-term holdings.

The College’s brokerage firm: Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Procedure

Contact your broker and instruct them to transfer the number of shares you desire to College of St. Scholastica Donor Gift Account, Clearing Number 0015, Account Number 694128493 at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

College Contact Details

  • Legal Name: College of Saint Scholastica, Inc.
  • Physical Address: 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811
  • Lockbox Address for Mailing Checks and Gifts: PO Box 856857, Minneapolis, MN 55485-6857
  • Federal Taxpayer Identification Number: 41-0698301
  • IRS 501(c)(3): Letter of Determination Available for Inspection

Planned Giving

Find out about planned gifts, how to make them and how others have made an impact through their acts of giving.

Give Now

Make a secure donation online in just a few minutes. You can also set up recurring donations.

2019-2020 Annual Report coverAnnual Report

The College of St. Scholastica’s Annual Report recognizes all the individuals who have supported the College and how that support impacts the future and financial health of the College.

Giving Clubs

Each gift to the College is valuable and ensures we are able to serve the next generation of Saints. Giving clubs recognize donors who are helping us achieve our vision.

The College of St. Scholastica Benevolent Lifetime Giving Societies represent contributors’ lifetime support to the College.

Benevolent Lifetime Giving Societies

  • Mother Scholastica Kerst Society: $1,000,000 or more
  • PAX Society: $500,000-$999,999
  • 1912 Society: $250,000-$499,999
  • Villa Sancta Society: $100,000-$249,999
  • Blue Stone Society: $50,000-$99,999
  • Daisy Field Society: $25,000-$49,999

Annual Giving (Leadership) Clubs

  • Benedictine Circle: $10,000 or more
  • St. Scholastica Circle: $5,000-$9,999
  • Trustees’ Circle: $2,500-$4,999
  • President’s Circle: $1,000-$2,499
  • Founders’ Club: $500-$999
  • Deans’ Club: $250-$499