Ways to Give

Give a Gift and Lead with Courage, Compassion, and Commitment
Your investment in our mission to educate young women in the tradition and spirituality of the Sisters of St. Joseph is truly appreciated. Our students are remarkable young women who are taking the lead on all fronts. Consistently over 90% of our graduates receive scholarships in the areas of academics, athletics and arts.

Join Sacred Heart Academy's President's Circle
The Sacred Heart Academy Presidents’ Circle recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more. President's Circle members play a critical role in advancing Sacred Heart, through gifts that help to expand scholarship support, spiritual enrichments, and advancements in academic and athletic programming. Your gift sends a message about your confidence in Sacred Heart Academy’s future, and will inspire others to join us in empowering young women who “lead with heart.” Learn more about the President's Circle.

Click here to join the President's Circle by making an outright gift, choosing the recurring gift option and/or using a company match. Thank you for your support!

Your tax-deductible gift may be in the form of cash, credit card or check, securities/stocks or visit our Planned Giving section for more long term giving options.

To make a gift by mail, please make your check payable to Sacred Heart Academy and send it to:

Sacred Heart Academy
Office of Institutional Advancement
47 Cathedral Avenue
Hempstead, NY 11550

Did you know, many companies offer a way for you to maximize your gift to Sacred Heart through an employee matching gift program? Please contact your employer’s Human Resources Department to see if your company participates in a matching gift program.

To give by phone, receive wire transfer information, or for additional information, please contact:
(516) 483-7383 ext. 321

We also accept the following gift types:

Securities and Trusts
Gifts of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or securities can prove to be the most beneficial way to lend your support. Donations through a trust can provide an opportunity to acquire major tax benefits and receive a return from the assets. Usually funded through appreciated securities or property, trusts can ensure a steady sheltered annual income.

You can allocate your gift to support any the following areas:

An Unrestricted Gift to the Annual Fund gives you the opportunity to do the greatest good. It provides Sacred Heart Academy with the flexibility to allocate funds to address the most critical and immediate needs. It allows for the opportunity to address unforeseen challenges and improve the quality of academics, as well as campus and spiritual life.

Merit and Need-Based Scholarships of various levels are awarded to young women who demonstrate academic achievement and outstanding leadership qualities.

Alumnae Association Scholarship is a partial need-based scholarship available to an incoming 9th grade student with a Sacred Heart Academy alumna connection.
The Dear Neighbor Scholarship is a full tuition need-based scholarship awarded to an incoming 9th grade student from the Hempstead/Uniondale/Roosevelt area who demonstrates a desire to succeed and become a contributing member of the SHA community.
Mary A. Haigney Endowed Scholarship is a full or partial scholarship that is offered annually and in perpetuity to students who are in need of financial support.

Tuition Assistance provides vital financial support to families who value Catholic education and are unable to meet the tuition expense at SHA without assistance.

Athletics at Sacred Heart Academy are an important part of an individual's total educational experience. A gift to athletics helps to continue to provide a safe and competitive environment and enable programmatic growth.

Bloomberg for Education is used as a tool to bring the real world of finance to Sacred Heart Academy. We are the first all-girls school to establish a Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab. The annual cost of maintaining 12 Bloomberg terminals is substantial, but the dividends for our students and the effects they will have on our community are vast.

Planned Giving - You can insure Sacred Heart Academy has the support it needs for generations to come with a charitable bequest specified in your will. If you already have a will, a Codicil (a written change or addition) can be added. Life Insurance Consider donating a Life Insurance Policy. It is possible to name Sacred Heart Academy as owner or the beneficiary of the policy. Click here for more information.

Honorarium and Memoriam Gifts - Your opportunity to remember loved ones and celebrate their life or to honor alumnae, students, teachers, or parents for birthdays, graduations, holidays, and special achievements.

For more information, please contact:
(516) 483-7383 ext. 321