Bellarmine's Lion Fund

We’re excited to share some important news about a change that reflects the growing pride and strength of our school community. Beginning this year, we are rebranding our Annual Fund as the Lion Fund.

Why the change?

Just like our students who wear the lion with pride, the new Lion Fund symbolizes unity and mission. While the name has changed, the program remains the same: to provide essential resources that elevate every student’s experience, guiding them to become men and women for and with others, dedicated to leadership and service.

What does this mean?
  • Your tax-deductible gift to the Lion Fund will continue to directly support the school’s most immediate needs.
  • Any gifts and commitments made to the Annual Fund on enrollment contracts last winter for the Margin of Excellence Parent Program will be honored as Lion Fund contributions on your family’s behalf this year. Thank you for your continued generosity.
  • Every dollar raised closes the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Lion education.
  •  Robust program enhancements, ensuring the unique, college preparatory education centered on Jesus Christ and his message of love and mercy.
  • Four out of ten Lions receive tuition assistance.
  • This new name gives us a stronger identity—one that reflects our shared spirit and commitment.

Bellarmine’s Lion Fund Supports:

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Program enhancements for a thriving student life
  • Campus Ministry
  • Operation and historic campus maintenance
  • ... and more!
The Lion Fund is a cornerstone of Bellarmine Preparatory School’s annual fundraising campaign. To uphold our mission, we rely on the generosity of our community to support the Lion Fund. Your charitable contributions ensure that students receive an engaging, rigorous, and dynamic education focused on development of the whole person. Most of all, they gain a deeper spiritual experience centered on Jesus Christ, and His message of mercy, love and service.

The Lion Fund supports all program enhancements, tuition assistance, and operations while allowing Bellarmine the flexibility to apply a gift to its most immediate need. This year, four out of every 10 students rely on tuition assistance to attend Bellarmine, however, every student is a direct beneficiary of contributions made. 

With your annual support of the Lion Fund, Bellarmine can continue to provide a transformative Jesuit education to all students, regardless of their means. Thank you to all who have made a gift to the Annual Fund this year. Your investment shows that you are committed to the future of Bellarmine. Your gift ensures that Bellarmine Prep will continue to be a guiding force in students’ lives, continuing the tradition of a strong, Bellarmine education.
"Your kindness has allowed us to have access to all sorts of amazing things, like many extracurricular programs, a loving community and a great education. These things have made a huge difference in our learning experience and have helped us to dream big and strive for success."
- Arcel Moya B'25
If you would like more information about the Lion Fund, please contact Haley Parks-Pavolka, Advancement Officer, at 253-761-3522 or parksh@bellarmineprep.org. To make your gift online, please click below. To make a gift with a stock transfer sale, please contact Sarah Huss, Advancement Coordinator, at husss@bellarmineprep.org for transfer details. From all of us at Bellarmine, thank you for your support!