Purtell / McGrath Tuition Assistance Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Purpose: Ensure every family that wants to can choose a St. John Fisher education for their children.
Named in honor of:
- Former pastor Fr. Tom Purtell
- Former principal Sr. Jean McGrath
Recognition of their dedication to this cause and their ability to rally the community around emergency needs.
Fund Details
- Type: Restricted tuition assistance fund
- Geographic scope: St. John Fisher School community (IL, US)
- Eligible recipients: Families seeking tuition assistance for St. John Fisher School
- Award use: Tuition assistance/financial aid
Distribution Process
Funds are distributed by the Board on an as-needed basis after consultation and review of cases of need with the school's principal and the Board's financial aid committee.
Fundraising Goals
- One-year goal: Raise ~$50,000 from special bequests and estates
- Ten-year goal: Accumulate assets of ~$1,000,000
How to Apply
Application Process
Families seeking tuition assistance should contact the school's principal and/or the Board's financial aid committee. Specific application procedures and required materials are not detailed on the website.
For application information, contact: info@FalconEducationFoundation.org or the school's principal
What The Fisher Falcon Education Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 1
- Total given
- $195K
- Median grant
- $195K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL.
Example grants
St John Fisher School · Chicago, IL
Educational subsidy per by-laws
$195K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- K-12 schools
- Education
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