We hope you're still enjoying the memories of our successful 50th reunion!

Now, the STA Class of '75 Reunion Committee is continuing the tradition of making a 50th reunion class gift to Saint Thomas Academy. Inspired by the high value we place on our STA education and the financial support many of us received, we are establishing the STA Class of '75 Endowment.

An endowment provides essential financial aid to students, bridging the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an STA education. By funding the future, we are now "the generation that came before" for the next group of cadets.

Our initial goal is to raise $50,000 this year to formally establish the endowment, which is the foundation for a long-term goal of reaching over $1 million in the next decade. Every gift, large or small, counts toward this legacy.

Your contribution can be made now or as part of a future or planned gift using various tax-efficient methods.

Helpful Links:

• STA Endowment Basics PPT Slides from meeting on 9/30/25.
• Easy to read article and FAQs on Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs): (You do not need a WSJ subscription to read)  
• Article on how the new tax bill makes QCDs more valuable than ever
• Article on Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) and their benefits
• STA Fillable Pledge Form: Pledges can be made over 3-5 years and folks can fill these out and email them back to Tony Mullen . Pledges can be fulfilled via credit card, check, stock transfer, Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or QCD distribution.
• STA Fillable Estate Gift Form: This can also be completed and sent back to Tony Mullen. These funds do not count towards the 1975 Endowment (i.e. $50,000 initial goal) until they are received.
• STA Stock Transfer Instructions: Donating appreciated securities allows you to avoid capital gains tax and is another powerful vehicle for charitable giving.
• Questions? Reach out to Tony Mullen tmullen@cadets.com or 651-208-9700.