1879 Heritage Society

The 1879 Heritage Society was created by the St. Joseph School Endowment in 1998 when board members realized that, through the years, donors who had made the Endowment the beneficiary of their wills were not formally recognized during their lifetime for their generosity, thoughtfulness and foresight. This society allows us the opportunity to thank you, but it also inspires others to leave their own legacy. This will guarantee the preservation and growth of the school. The name, 1879 Heritage Society, was chosen to commemorate the first year the school was opened.

Membership in the society is open to those donors who make a gift by naming the Endowment a full or partial beneficiary in their:

• Bequest in a will
• Life insurance policy
• Retirement plan
• Charitable remainder trust
• Gift Annuity
• Life estate agreements

The Endowment does not need to be informed of the gift amount, only of the intention. The Endowment holds an annual luncheon to honor the Heritage Society members.