Support the QCES Foundation

The Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation strengthens the gift of Catholic education, helping it thrive and positively impact our community. Our primary focus is tuition assistance. Each year, the foundation supports an average of 60 families through our donor-supported tuition assistance program, providing nearly $1.3 million over the past 13 years.

This vital program exists because of the generosity of our community. Contributions come through annual gifts, endowed scholarships, and special fundraising events like the Everybody Wins Mega Raffle.

The future of Quincy’s Catholic schools depends on the dedication of today’s donors. Whether you’re considering an immediate gift or exploring planned giving options that offer financial benefits, your support makes a lasting impact.

How to Give
When deciding how to contribute, we encourage you to:

  • Reflect on your charitable goals and financial needs.
  • Consult with a professional advisor for personalized guidance.
  • Reach out to us for more information and support.

Thank you for your interest in supporting Catholic education in Quincy!

1721 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 779-3157
director@quincycatholicschools.org

Executive Director: Sara Reuschel

Ways to Support the QCES Foundation's Mission

Cash or Check

Please make checks payable to the

Quincy Catholic Elementary Schools Foundation

1721 College Avenue

Quincy, IL 62301

Online Gifts

For your convenience, donations may be made online using the two services below. Recurring monthly gifts can be established through PayPal.

Donate Online

Venmo 

@QCES-Foundation

Memorials and Tribute Gifts

You can make contributions in tribute to a relative or friend for holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions, or as memorials to honor a relative or friend who has passed away.

Donations to Endowed Funds

Donors may establish an endowed scholarship in their name or make donations to any of our existing funds.

We have 20 endowed scholarships (found here) as well as a general scholarship endowment which support tuition assistance. We also have a general endowment fund which supports operations. 

Donor Advised Fund

A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is like a charitable investment account for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations you care about. When you contribute cash, securities or other assets to a donor-advised fund at a public charity, you are generally eligible to take an immediate tax deduction.

Qualified Charitable Distribution

A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA custodian, payable to a qualified charity. QCDs can be counted toward satisfying your required minimum distributions (RMDs) for the year, as long as certain rules are met. In addition to the benefits of giving to charity, a QCD excludes the amount donated from taxable income.

Planned Gift

Make the QCES Foundation part of your long-term philanthropic plans by arranging a planned gift.

If you have already included the QCES Foundation in your will, please reach out and let us know. 

Bonds, Funds, Stocks, and IRA Rollover

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks, bonds or mutual funds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to the QCES Foundation. You avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock/bond and you receive a charitable income tax deduction on the fair market of the stock/bond.