Giving to St. Bede Abbey
Support St. Bede Abbey
Ways to Donate
Your contribution to St. Bede Abbey helps support our mission of hospitality, pastoral ministry, and education. We rely on generous contributions from the St. Bede community to sustain our work. God Bless You and Thank You for your support.
To make a gift online, complete the donation form on this page. We also accept gifts via Check, over the Phone, or by Automatic Fund Transfer.
GIFTS BY MAIL
Please send your gift to the address below, making your check payable to The Benedictine Society of St. Bede.
St. Bede Development Office
24 West US Highway 6
Peru, Illinois 61354
GIFTS BY PHONE
Please call our Development Office at (815) 223-3140.
GIFTS BY AUTOMATIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Receiver ABA:071902043
Bank Name: LaSalle State Bank
Account #:4502396
Account Name: St. Bede Academy, 24 W US HWY 6, Peru, Il.61354
Special Giving, Scholarship & Tuition Support, and Other Fundraising
ST. BEDE FUND
The St. Bede Fund is comprised of annual gifts from alumni, parents, and friends. As a non-profit organization, we rely on our fund raising efforts. Our largest income comes from our St. Bede Fund campaign. You can join us at any of the following levels of giving:
1890 Circle $150,000 and above
Scholar Circle $100,000 – $149,000
Abbot Vincent Huber Circle $50,000 – $99,999
Abbot David Duncan Circle $25,000 – $49,999
Abbot Claude Peifer Circle $10,000 – $24,999
Father Bernard Horzen Circle $5,000 – $9,999
Father Joseph Heyd Circle $1,000 – $4,999
Brother George Matsuoka Circle $500 – $999
Bedan Circle $250 – $499
Green & White Circle Up to $249
MATCHING GIFTS
Some employers offer a matching gift program for charitable gifts made by employees. Check to see if your company participates in such a program. Their match could significantly increase your gift.
SPECIAL GIFTS
Both the Abbey and the Academy always have special projects and items needed at any given time. If you wish to donate your time, talent or treasure in assisting with a specific project or item, call the St. Bede development office at (815) 223-3140; ext. 243.
AUCTION
The Auction has provided the funding of a Catholic education in the Benedictine tradition for each and every student attending St. Bede. The Auction gala event attracts over 300 guests annually. If you would like further information about how you can donate your time, talent or treasure to the current Auction; go to the Academy website, and click on St. Bede Auction found under the Support Menu.
SCHOLARSHIPS/TUITION ASSISTANCE
The scholarship and tuition assistance programs allow families with a financial need to apply for and receive assistance with tuition. If you are interested in giving to either of these programs, call the St. Bede Development Office at (815) 223-3140; ext. 243.
