Support St. Margaret School
In fulfilling the mission of St. Margaret School, our teachers and staff are dedicated to academic and moral excellence seeking to develop the whole child. Our community fosters growth of moral character, social awareness and emotional growth of each student while supporting parents as the primary teacher of their children We aim to extend the nurturing environment found in the home. Our experienced faculty and staff provides differentiated instruction which benefits student engagement, social and academic inclusivity and greater confidence for students. We believe in the equal dignity and value of all persons, and therefore joyfully welcome children of all racial, ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds to our school. We believe that fostering a strong, active and inclusive community of families supports and enriches our school experience.
St. Margaret School and our mission is strengthened by the support of our community including parishioners, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty/staff, current parents and various other stakeholders and friends. Whether honorary gifts or memorial gifts, every gift is welcomed, and truly makes a difference.
Each November, supporting Legacy through the Archdiocese efforts in sharing our mission kicks off leadership gifts for iGiveCatholic remaining a meaningful opportunity to celebrate Catholic education today while making a lasting difference for tomorrow.
Ways to Give:
St. Margaret Annual Fund
The St. Margaret Legacy Fund is our annual fundraising initiative beginning in the fall. Your gift to the Legacy Fund will help us continue our 104-year tradition of providing outstanding Catholic education and inspiring our students to become women and men of faith, service and leadership. Gifts in honor or in memory of family, friends, alumni, business sponsors and tribute gifts are just a few of the gifts we receive annually.
We are committed to educating the whole child. We provide:
- Spiritual and moral instruction rooted in Catholic faith
- Academic excellence in a rigorous learning environment
- Development of character traits including respect, integrity, initiative and patience
- Opportunities to serve our community and foster compassion for others
Our first appeal begins in the fall of the school year, 100% of your donation to the Annual Fund stays in our school and directly impacts the daily lives of our students today. All gifts are tax-deductible. During Catholic Schools Week each January, a second appeal for our Legacy Fund in support of Catholic education is shared among our parish, and parishes served, in seeking donations to support the general fund in education which assists with minimizing tuition increases each year.
Business sponsors strengthen our Legacy each year. Opportunity to direct business donations to St. Margaret yields a significant impact for our students throughout the school year. Consider “Giving Matters”.
Tax Credits in Pennsylvania (EITC)
Direct your PA state tax dollars to educational and student access for St. Margaret School. Eductional Importvement Tax Credits (EITC) funds provide families substantial assistance to help offset tuition increases each year. Consider the facts, every employeed individual in Pennsylvania, pays 3.07% to PA Taxes on their earnings. Turn this tax into a donation which benefits over 50% of our enrolled students each year.
St. Margaret School benefits through Tax Dollars directly through Scholarship Organizations in our diocese: Business Leaders of Catholic Education (BLOCS) and Foundation for Catholic Education (FoundationFCE). Reach out to our Development Office to learn more about this great program: info@smsnarberth.org.
What types of taxes can be offset by this credit?
Individuals who pay Pennsylvania income taxes and businesses that are authorized to do business in Pennsylvania who are subject to one or more of the following taxes:
- Personal Income Tax, Sub-chapter S-corporations and other “pass-through” entities will be able to use the credit against the shareholders’, members’, or partners’ PA personal income taxes
- Corporate Net Income Tax
- Malt Beverage Tax
- Bank and Trust Company Shares Tax
- Insurance Premiums Tax (excluding surplus lines, unauthorized, domestic/foreign marine)
- Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax
- Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax
- Retaliatory Fees under Section 212 of the Insurance Company Law of 1921
Special Purpose Entities (SPE) for individual or business tax credits in Pennsylvania support over 45% of our school families providing scholarships and grants through Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) or the Foundation for Catholic Education (FCE).
BLOCS and the FCE work with Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs, which allow businesses and individuals to redirect a portion of their state tax dollars to support tuition grants/scholarships for students in our school.
Request more information on Tax Credits, or speak with one of our donors to learn first hand how tax credits benefit donors and our school. Anne Becker, Advancement – info@smsnarberth.org | 610-664-2640 ext 2
Tuition Cares
The Tuition Cares program allows Pennsylvania tax credit designations in support of Catholic education scholarships to enable a matching gift shared with all K-8th grade families. Tax liabilities of $1,000 are encouraged to participate. This donation becomes a 90% state tax credit to the donor with a 2 year commitment. School parents or guardians, parish members, and staff can contribute to reduce the tuition each year, by participating in The Foundation for Catholic Education Tuition Cares.
Those with a tax liability in Pennsylvania (3.07 % of your income) complete a form that allows $1,000 for Tuition Cares and the balance of your tax credit designated in EITC funds directly to St. Margaret School students. Make a difference this year! Participate by printing the form for ‘Tuition Cares and EITC’ through the link below.
For more information, you can contact the advancement office or tuitioncare@foundationforcatholiceducation.org
We encourage all school families to consider participation:
Teacher Gift
In 2001, the School Advisory Board initiated a voluntary giving opportunity for school and parish families to support our faculty and staff. In an effort to show gratitude for their time and talent in a vocation as an employee of Catholic Schools, SMS requests contributions to be shared among the faculty and staff. This gift is allocated based on years of service to the SMS community. We are grateful for all contributions and gifts for our faculty and staff.
Events / Fundraisers
Throughout the school year, various factions of St. Margaret School and the Home and School Association host events and opportunities to raise funds and awareness of our school throughout the community. Links to Events can be found here, to provide opportunity and support.
Annual Golf Outing – Annual
1st Monday of October
Our fall Golf Outing is a community-building event for Parish and School, welcoming families, alumni and businesses to support our efforts while the funds raised are shared between St. Margaret Parish and St. Margaret School. Reserve the 1st Monday of October each year to join in this great day for our community. Special THANKS for the generous support in 2025, as we raised over $11,300 for the school and parish!
Walkathon – October School-Wide Event
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Each school year, October brings a school-wide event for our students to walk with peers, faculty and parents to support Catholic education at St. Margaret School. Our HSA organizes volunteers for the event, while coordinating permission slips and pledge sheets for each participant. The goal for this event is to build community support while enjoying the activity and time together. Donations can be made to support a specific student, grade or teacher and can be processed online through the link above. Please include “Walkathon” in the Donor Directed request of the form. Many THANKS to all our sponsors and donors for over $16,000 has been raised in 2025.
Service for Local Communities is the Heart of Life at SMS
The holiday seasons students and faculty participated in several meaningful outreach efforts, including:
• A canned food drive supporting those in need
• Donations of hats and socks for local organizations
• Mercy Day service projects, reinforcing our commitment to compassion
• Thanksgiving Food Baskets prepared for the Kelly Anne Dolan Foundation
BlueFest – March 14, 2026 “Best in Blue”
The HSA together with our Board Development volunteers, organize and plan social events promoting community and fundraising events benefiting our school while supporting administration, faculty and staff. All parish members, alumni and past parents are invited to join in the festivities for dinner, drinks and a fantastic silent auction.
Our HSA plans and coordinates a spring event each year to bring families together, raise awareness and sponsorship from family businesses, in an effort to build community and raise funds in support of administrative goals and school in a collaborative manner.