Annual Fund

Bishop Chatard Annual Fund Drive

Amidst the unique opportunity and challenge of developing tomorrow's leaders, we remain committed to educating our students while emphasizing their individual growth in Faith, Learning, Leadership, and Service. Our students thrive under the enriching curriculum and experiences, preparing them to embody all that God calls them to be.

With the same conviction, we invite you to join us on this journey by contributing to the Bishop Chatard Annual Fund Drive. Your generous donation, no matter the amount, directly enhances the quality of education our students receive, preparing them to fulfill their divine calling. 

A gift to Bishop Chatard makes Catholic education accessible for all our families and allows our teachers to receive fairer compensation. We are fortunate in Indiana to have a school choice scholarship program that enables your tax dollars to cover a significant portion of the tuition cost at Bishop Chatard. However, we will always depend on your financial gifts to bridge the gap between the cost of educating each student and keeping tuition affordable for all families, especially those most in need.


Donate Directly to the Bishop Chatard Annual Fund

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Donate through the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) for Indiana residents

Bishop Chatard High School is proud to partner with the Institute for Quality Education, a scholarship granting organization (SGO), which allows donors to support private education through tuition assistance and receive a substantial Indiana state tax savings of 50% of the donation (in addition to a Federal tax deduction). For more information or to make a donation, please visit our SGO section of our website.
Donate to BCHS thru IQE


Increase your gift through your employers matching gift program.

Many companies will match their employees’ donations to BCHS. This annual program involves no cost for employees, and Bishop Chatard can benefit!

>>Visit our Matching Gifts Page for more information.


Stock Gifts – Planned GivingMatching Gifts

Support the mission of Bishop Chatard through other avenues of giving. Event sponsorships are available. Gifts of stocks, annuities, trusts and other financial items can be explored. Reward programs, gifts of time and prayer are always welcome.

>>Visit our Ways to Give page for more information


Attend One of Our Annual Giving Events

Annual Fund Dinner

Bishop Chatard friends and families are invited to celebrate and support BCHS at our Annual Fund Dinner, our biggest fundraiser to support teacher compensation and tuition assistance. Our celebration, typically held in early fall, also includes the recognition of our outstanding community members who have continually supported Bishop Chatard. Achievement Award honorees are celebrated in the following categories: Outstanding Alumni, Community member, Faculty and Staff, and Volunteer. Contact for the event: Deanna Murphy at dmurphy@bishopchatard.org

>>View Annual Fund Dinner Information

Chatard-A-Bration

This is a party Trojans do not miss — and also the school’s biggest celebration of the year, bringing current and past families together to celebrate our unique school community. All Chatard-A-Bration proceeds benefit BCHS tuition assistance and teacher compensation. A special ‘Fund-A-Need’ drive during the evening supports a selected project for the year. The event is held in February. Contact for the event: Deanna Murphy at dmurphy@bishopchatard.org

>>View Chatard-A-Bration Information

Golf Outing

Typically held in the Fall of the year, golfers of all levels enjoy our Annual Golf Outing held at the beautiful Highland Country Club. Proceeds from sponsorships and participation fees benefit our tuition assistance through the Harv Sutton Fund. Contact for the event: Deanna Murphy at dmurphy@bishopchatard.org

>>View Golf Outing Information


Thank you for your support of Bishop Chatard High School. If you would like additional information or need assistance, please contact Margaret Ruffing, Executive Director of Development, at mruffing@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, ext. 2242.