Ways to Make a Gift - Cretin-Derham Hall

When you give to Cretin-Derham Hall, you help every student thrive. Your generosity keeps a CDH education accessible, strengthens our tradition of excellence and faith, and creates lasting opportunities for young people to grow and lead. Thank you for making it possible.

Annual Fund: Your Gift Matters

When you give to the Annual Fund, you provide essential tuition assistance to students. Your generosity makes a lasting impact — helping students grow in faith, knowledge, and community every single day.

For additional questions, please contact:
Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving
Call (651) 696-3319

Give Now to the Annual Fund

Give Stock

Securities gifts, particularly appreciated stock, are an advantageous way of making a charitable contribution that may positively affect your financial, tax, and estate plans.

Contact:
Steve Walsh '85, Major Gift Officer
Call (651) 696-3368

Memorial & Tribute Gifts

Memorial and tribute gifts can be directed to existing scholarships or endowments, or they may support the Annual Fund, helping ensure students continue to learn and grow in faith, community, and excellence.

For additional questions, please contact:
Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving
Call (651) 696-3319 or Email

Make a Memorial Gift Now

Make a Tax-Smart Gift Through Your IRA

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift to CDH directly from your IRA.

Please consult your tax professional. CDH does not provide tax advice.

For additional questions, please contact:
Steve Walsh '85, Major Gift Officer
Call (651) 696-3368

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More Ways to Give

Give by mail, phone, or email

Give by Mail:
Please make your check payable to Cretin-Derham Hall and mail to:
Cretin-Derham Hall
Advancement Office
550 South Albert Street
St. Paul, MN 55116

Give by Phone:
We’re happy to assist you with your gift over the phone.
Contact: Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving at (651) 696-3319

Give by Email:
Have a question or want to discuss your gift?
Contact: Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving

Pledges, Recurring Gifts, Matching Gifts

Have Questions About Your Gift?
We’re happy to help you set up a pledge or recurring gift that works best for you.

Each year, hundreds of corporations match gifts to Cretin-Derham Hall through employee matching gift programs. Gifts can be matched by the employer of the donor or their spouse. To determine whether your company will match your charitable donation to CDH, contact your human resources office.

Contact:
Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving
Call (651) 696-3319

Estate Planning and Legacy Giving

Membership in the Legacy Society is a way for Cretin-Derham Hall to recognize and honor those who have created a legacy gift in support of CDH through a named endowment or a future gift in their estate plan. These gifts will ensure that Catholic education, rooted in the mission and values of the school's founding religious orders, the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, will be available for generations to come.

Please consult with your tax professional for legal advice with any estate planning. Cretin-Derham Hall does not provide tax advice.

Contact:
Jeb Myers, CDH President
Call (651) 696-3320

Donor Advised Funds

A donor advised fund (DAF), which is like a charitable savings account, gives you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often money is granted to Cretin-Derham Hall and other qualified charities. You can recommend a grant or recurring grants now to make an immediate impact or use your fund as a tool for future charitable gifts.

Contact:
Maureen Hartung, Director of Annual Giving
Call (651) 696-3319

Endowed Gifts

An endowment gift to Cretin-Derham Hall today provides a brighter picture for our future. When you make a donation to our endowment, you give a gift with both immediate and long-term benefits. Endowment donations are invested. A portion of the annual income from the investment is used to address immediate needs at Cretin-Derham Hall. The remaining funds are reinvested to ensure indefinite support.

Contact:
Steve Walsh '85, Major Gift Officer
Call (651) 696-3368

Give Real Estate - Make a Lasting Impact

For your Tax and Estate Professionals

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Donor Stories

Tom Bisanz Reflects on Endowed Scholarship in Honor of His Aunt

Tom Bisanz reflects on establishing an endowed scholarship in honor of his Aunt Colette to celebrate his family’s deep roots in the school, promote Catholic values, and inspire generational philanthropy.

Daniel Oturu ’18: CDH Sets the Stage to Go Pro

Daniel Oturu ’18 shares how CDH set him on the path to professional basketball—and why giving back still matters.

Matt Hocks ’94: CDH sets the bar for success

Matt Hocks ’94 shares how CDH’s faith-based, family-centered culture shaped his leadership, career success, and lifelong commitment to giving back.

Bob Uhler ’78: Cretin Forms Life-long Values

Bob Uhler ’78 credits Cretin for shaping his values and career, and now gives back to ensure future students have the same opportunity.

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