Ways to Give

Dear Alumni and Friends,

Your gift to Archbishop Wood provides tremendous opportunities for our students to attain their goals of becoming Leaders in Excellence in our school community and in their future endeavors. Through your generosity these young men and women learn and grow in a faith-based surrounding that nurtures their development as students and individuals. We are committed to living our Motto, "Faithfulness Merits the Crown" each day as we strive to continue the legacy of our many proud alumni.

Many Blessings,

Kristin Salter, Director of Institutional Advancement

Viking Fund

Gifts of Cash / Check by Mail

Online Giving

EITC / OSTC

Click here to learn more about the Archbishop Wood EITC/OSTC Tax Credit Programs in Pennsylvania!

Click here to access the BLOCS EITC/OSTC Brochure!

Did you know that businesses in Pennsylvania can receive up to a 90% tax credit by redirecting their tax dollars to Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) through the EITC and OSTC programs? Archbishop Wood High School is partnering with BLOCS (Business Leaders Organized for Catholic Schools) to provide need-based tuition dollars through EITC funding.

The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs allow businesses to make contributions through BLOCS and provide life-changing scholarships to students in our school that enable them to attend Archbishop Wood High School

Applying is easy! Simply fill out the one page application and send it in. It’s easy, fast, and effective.

✨ Making Opportunity Real: One Family’s Journey

A local family shares their heartfelt experience of how the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC)—a key part of Pennsylvania’s tax credit programs—opened the door to an Archbishop Wood education for their child.

Because of You: Fran Walsh’s Journey from Student to Leader

At Archbishop Wood, we believe in the power of community to shape the future—and Fran Walsh is living proof.

As a student, Fran walked our halls with big dreams and a strong work ethic. But what truly fueled his success was the generosity of others. Through the Pennsylvania Tax Credit Program, Fran received the financial support he needed to attend Wood—a place where his leadership was nurtured, his confidence grew, and his faith was strengthened.

Today, Fran is not only a proud graduate, but a respected leader in his field. His story is a powerful reminder that when we invest in our students, we’re not just opening doors—we’re building futures.

“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the people who believed in me and made it possible for me to go to Wood,” Fran shares. “They changed my life.”

Your participation in the PA Tax Credit Program helps create more stories like Fran’s. By redirecting your tax dollars, you give deserving students access to the same life-changing opportunities—an Archbishop Wood education rooted in values, leadership, and excellence.

Watch Fran’s story and see the impact of your support:
▶️ Fran Walsh: The Power of Paying It Forward

Together, we are forming tomorrow’s leaders—one student at a time.

Contact Kristin Salter, Director of Institutional Advancement to see how you can be part of this transformational program.

email : [email protected] or call 215-672-5050 ext 227

Planned Giving: Leave a Legacy at Archbishop Wood

At Archbishop Wood High School, we are blessed to be part of a tradition of excellence that spans generations. Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact—one that reflects your values, honors your family's legacy, and ensures the strength and vitality of Archbishop Wood for future generations of Vikings.

Whether you're an alumnus, parent, grandparent, or friend, your thoughtful gift can shape lives for years to come.

Why Planned Giving?

Planned giving is more than a donation—it's a legacy. It’s a way to:

Support Archbishop Wood’s mission well into the future
Reduce or eliminate certain tax burdens
Leave a meaningful footprint for your family, connecting your name with the values of Catholic education

These gifts often don’t require large cash donations today. Instead, they are structured to take effect in the future—offering flexibility and peace of mind.

Bequests

A bequest is one of the simplest ways to support Archbishop Wood. By including a gift in your will or trust, you can leave a legacy without affecting your current financial security.

How it helps: Bequests can support scholarships, campus improvements, or endowments—building a long-lasting foundation for future students.

Sample bequest language:

"I hereby give, devise, and bequeath [amount or percentage] to Archbishop Wood High School, located at [School Address], for its general use and purposes."

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

If you're 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA through a Qualified Charitable Distribution. These gifts can count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD) and may be excluded from your taxable income.

Benefits:

Satisfies RMDs
Reduces taxable income
Supports Archbishop Wood immediately

Beneficiary Designations

Naming Archbishop Wood as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, life insurance policy, or donor-advised fund is an easy and impactful way to give—often without revising your will.

Gifts of Appreciated Securities

Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have increased in value can be donated directly. This may allow you to avoid capital gains taxes while supporting our mission.

Your Legacy. Their Future.

Every planned gift—large or small—makes a difference. Your generosity sustains our ability to educate, inspire, and prepare young men and women to be leaders rooted in faith, service, and excellence.

If you have already included Archbishop Wood in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you and recognize you as part of our Legacy Society.

Let’s Talk

We’re here to help you explore the best giving options for your goals. All conversations are confidential and without obligation.

For information on creating your first will or more information regarding estate planning,

📧 Contact: Kristin Salter
📞 Phone: 215-672-5050 ext 227
📩 Email: [email protected]

Tributes & Memorials

Archbishop Wood Alumni Prayer Garden

The Archbishop Wood Prayer Garden is a beautiful sanctuary to pray, meditate, and reflect. Personalized stone pavers, benches, trees and plants provide a lasting tribute for alumni, family, friends, faculty, members of the community, and corporate donors. Special occasions such as birthdays, graduation, marriages, anniversaries and retirement may also be honored.

All donors will receive an invitation to the annual Alumni Mass and Breakfast which is held in the spring to bless the tributes and memorials.

To purchase a bench, plant or tree, please contact 215-672-5050 ext. 227 or by email at [email protected]

Click here to purchase your Stone Paver in the Alumni Prayer Garden.

prayer garden

Double your donation by participating in our Matching Gift Program!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in our Matching Gift Program!

Archbishop Wood High School’s status as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Service code makes contributions tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Please consult your attorney or accountant for more information, or call the school’s Development Office at 215-672-5050, ext. 227.