Educational Foundation

St. Matthias Educational Foundation, Inc.
58-15 Catalpa Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
Tel: 718-821-6447
Fax: 718-821-6876

Informational Brochure

The St. Matthias Educational Foundation is an autonomous 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation established to secure the future of St. Matthias School, which benefits only the school and its children. Our Annual Fund Drive is used to defray current costs, while some of the funds are devoted to an endowment fund, which grows for the benefit of future students.

Annual Fund Campaign: Gifts to the Annual Fund provides tuition assistance, scholarships and educational testing for students of St. Matthias School, professional development for faculty, supports school facilities and equipment renewal. Gifts of every size will help to ensure the future of St. Matthias School and sustain its tradition of excellence.

Double or Triple Your Gift to the Foundation: Many companies support education through matching gift programs. Your donation to the St. Matthias Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, may be doubled or tripled by either your employer or your spouse's employer. Please contact the human resources benefits office where you work to find out if they have a matching gift program.

Planned Giving/Tax Savings Programs: Contributions to the St. Matthias Educational Foundation can be made in many other ways, including stocks, bequests, gift annuities and charitable trusts.

The Daniela D'Angelo Fund: The Daniela D'Angelo Fund supports families in the educational testing of their children with learning disabilities.

The Joseph DiFede Memorial Fund: The Joseph DiFede Memorial Fund provides one-year scholarships for students participating in the St. Matthias School Band.

Current Board of Trustees:

• Erwin F. Wolf, President
• Craig Addeo, Vice President
• Barbara Wehnes, Secretary
• Anthony Hallinger, Treasurer
• Ignazio Artale
• James Bittel
• Dawn M. Carrillo
• Joseph Di Benedetto
• Ana Mostarac
• Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger
• Stephen Schawaroch

Secure the Future of St. Matthias School – Your Support Helps Us Achieve Our Mission!