Accomplishments
Friends of Saint Matthew, Inc. 501(c)3 incorporated as a legal non-profit and initial Board of Directors established - October 2010
Received approval from the IRS as a 501(c)3 - March 2011
Becomes Operational –collaborated/approved initial “Advancement Program” that fosters and promotes an authentic spirit of community by planning, organizing, and publicizing fundraising activities for the Saint Matthew Parish and School Community – October 2012
Launched the FOSM website for outreach to alumni, parishioners, families, faculty, staff, parents, students, friends, stakeholders, and business, labor and political leaders – June 2013
Over $400,000 in financial support raised for Saint Matthew Parish and School
- Technology upgrades – laptops, audio/video, smart boards and other miscellaneous items - -- Gym equipment
- Fire alarm system upgrade
- EITC/OSTC PA tax credit scholarships
- Contribution to offset school budget deficit
October 2017, the FOSM established the SMS Tuition Scholarship Fund which is supported in full by proceeds generated from the Fall Craft and Vendor Fair. $12,000 was raised in the inaugural year. Stated Fund Purpose - all proceeds from the Fair are dedicated to the SMS Tuition Scholarship Fund to support families in need due to emergency situations such as illness, loss of work, or other quality of life matters that may temporarily affect parents' ability to manage household expenses along with SMS school tuition.
Received approval from the IRS as a 501(c)3 - March 2011
Becomes Operational –collaborated/approved initial “Advancement Program” that fosters and promotes an authentic spirit of community by planning, organizing, and publicizing fundraising activities for the Saint Matthew Parish and School Community – October 2012
Launched the FOSM website for outreach to alumni, parishioners, families, faculty, staff, parents, students, friends, stakeholders, and business, labor and political leaders – June 2013
Over $400,000 in financial support raised for Saint Matthew Parish and School
- Technology upgrades – laptops, audio/video, smart boards and other miscellaneous items - -- Gym equipment
- Fire alarm system upgrade
- EITC/OSTC PA tax credit scholarships
- Contribution to offset school budget deficit
October 2017, the FOSM established the SMS Tuition Scholarship Fund which is supported in full by proceeds generated from the Fall Craft and Vendor Fair. $12,000 was raised in the inaugural year. Stated Fund Purpose - all proceeds from the Fair are dedicated to the SMS Tuition Scholarship Fund to support families in need due to emergency situations such as illness, loss of work, or other quality of life matters that may temporarily affect parents' ability to manage household expenses along with SMS school tuition.
