85 Years Strong
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Many of us have our own unique St. Catherine Story, and there are countless reasons to support the St. Catherine School Tiger Fund. Whether you contribute because you have children currently attending St. Catherine and want to meet your family's financial commitment, wish to support financial assistance and teacher retention, or understand that each generation benefits from the foundation laid by those before them, your support is invaluable. Your annual giving ensures that all St. Catherine Tigers can move Forward Together.
​Tuition alone doesn't cover the cost of the excellent education our students receive.
Our Tiger Fund goal for the 2025-26 school year is $85,000 and 100% participation by all school families. Remember, participation in the Annual Tiger Fund is part of the school contract signed by all school families.
Donations can be made through the Finalsite Parent Portal by filling out the form below, or by credit card here.
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Annual Fund Giving Levels
St. Catherine of Siena Circle $10,000 +
Principal Circle $5,000 - $9999
Gold Circle $1,000 - $4,999
Tiger Circle $500 -$999
Maroon circle $100 - $499
Friends of STC up to $99
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Please remember to look into a matching gift from your company and watch your dollars double, even triple! View our Matching Funds Guide here.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
A letter from Madelyn Sheldon and Brad Vieau our 2025 Tiger Fund Campaign Leaders.
Thank you for supporting the St. Catherine Tiger Fund! Your support helps every Tiger learn, grow and roar a little louder every day.
Dear St. Catherine Community,
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Our journey at St. Catherine began in 2011 when we relocated to Seattle from Michigan. As we looked for neighborhoods to put down roots, we were glad to discover that our new home was just a short walk to St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Over the next two years, we were blessed to welcome Elena (8th grade) and Vaughn (6th grade) into our lives, and we became comfortable attending Mass in the kids' room (and enjoying donut hour in the gym). During this time, we were welcomed and embraced by so many wonderful St. Catherine families, which made it easier to embrace the trials and tribulations of raising a family in a new city.
Our family joined the school community in 2020, as Elena was starting 3rd grade and Vaughn was moving into 1st grade. At the time, we were seeking a new school with exceptional and collaborative teachers and staff, focused, structured, and advanced learning opportunities, and a school community where our family could form friendships through shared experiences.
Over the past 5 years, we have consistently experienced all this first-hand and so much more. From the continuous investments in updated textbooks and technology platforms and campus improvements that keep all students safe, to professional learning opportunities that ensure all students have access to the best learning environment. In addition, we greatly appreciate that these enhancements have not come at the expense of immersive art, drama, music programs, and all the CYO sports, which have made Elena and Vaughn well-rounded people.
We deeply believe that the Catholic values being taught, along with the foundations of stewardship and service in action, and being surrounded by a community that genuinely cares about each other, have led our kids to embrace challenges, become curious learners, and want to support others. For this, we remain grateful, and we also know that we must work together to build the St. Catherine community we want to be a part of.
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In our time at St. Catherine, we have continued to see how our fellow parents and parishioners have stepped up to build the community that we value and experience each day. While our annual tuition provides us with access to these impactful educational and community opportunities, the Tiger Fund will shape the future of learning both this year and in many years to come. Collectively, we can further build a strong school and learning environment steeped in faith-filled values. We know that we will continue to see our community’s generosity through this year’s annual Tiger Fund campaign.
With gratitude,
Madelyn, Brad, Elena, Vaughn