Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools Foundation

05/15/2026

Today, the Foundation was honored to attend the Senior Awards Mass at O'Gorman High School. Fr. Tony Klein, the high school chaplain, celebrated Mass for the seniors and their families.

We also awarded several Foundation college scholarships including the Don and Jo Dougherty Scholarship, the Helen E. Miller Memorial Scholarship, the Msgr. James Michael Doyle USD Scholarship, the Heckenlaible Memorial Scholarship, the Bailey Aleksandr Lauret Memorial Scholarship, the Cooper Johnson & Jim Beddow O’Gorman Tennis Scholarship, and the Michael Barnett Memorial Scholarship/Outstanding Oral Interp Award.

Congratulations to the recipients and to all the graduates! May God bless you in all of your future endeavors!

We would also like to thank all of our generous benefactors who make these scholarships possible. You are a blessing to the students and families of Bishop O'Gorman Catholic Schools.

04/29/2026

Today the Foundation had the privilege of awarding Lillian Kerr with the Spirit of Michael Sieverding Award. Chosen by O'Gorman High School faculty and staff, this honor is bestowed upon an incoming senior who exemplifies the qualities that were exhibited by Michael Sieverding (Class of 2007) – well-rounded, hardworking, faith-filled, and a team player.

As the 2026 recipient of this award, Lillian will receive a $1,000.00 credit for the 2026-2027 school year to be used towards tuition and/or the extracurricular activities of her choice. Congratulations, Lillian!

First Photo: Lillian Kerr
Second Photo: Lillian Kerr with Katie Breckenridge, Michael Sieverding's sister

04/20/2026

Learn how to protect your family and leave a lasting legacy!

We offer FREE virtual estate-planning one-on-ones. These no-obligation seminars will feature representatives from our partners at PhilanthroCorp, a nationally recognized Christian will and estate-planning firm.

Register for a free, no-obligation one-on-one by clicking this link:
https://philanthrocorp.com/forms/?client=bocs
or by contacting the Foundation office at [email protected] or 605-575-3343.

03/27/2026

Christ the King Elementary students, staff, alumni, parishioners, and clergy: you’re invited to a special evening as we celebrate the legacy of CTK 💙

🕔 May 2 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 Christ the King Elementary

✨ What to expect:
🏫 Tours of the school as it looks today
🌯 A variety of food truck options
🍹 Beverages from JJ’s Wine and Spirits
🏰 Bounce houses for younger guests
🎶 Live music from The Crabgrass Crew
📷 Memorabilia from years past
💬 Time to reconnect with friends, past and present

We would love to see as many of you as possible as we come together to celebrate the incredible legacy of Christ the King Elementary.

⚠️ Please take a moment to RSVP using the QR code—this helps us immensely with planning! Or you can RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_WRz9wtfgp5taZdRMBrJFxZ-dOgpOx5bJ_WgE2OS_h58s9w/viewform

Let’s celebrate CTK together 🎉

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring the brave men and women who have served our nation this Veterans Day, especially those in our staff, throughout our families, and within our community!🎗️ Your courage and sacrifice inspire us all. Thank you for defending our freedom and protecting our way of life. 🙏 Today, we salute you with deep gratitude. 🎉 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸

10/24/2025

For most of us, our financial priorities can be narrowed down to two primary goals: paying less in taxes and having income that will last our entire lives.

The year-end is a perfect time to consider some minor adjustments that can help secure both goals while giving back to Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools. With the right tools, you can save on taxes, increase your income, and help others while helping yourself. https://bishopoglegacy.org/

Here are some ways you can shift tax dollars to charitable dollars and support
future generations of Knights.

✨ IRA Charitable Rollover – Persons age 70½ or older can rollover up to $100,000 from their IRA to a qualified charity like the Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools Foundation. This may lower your income and taxes.

✨ Outright Gift of an Asset – Make a gift of stock, real estate or another asset, avoid paying capital gains tax on the transfer and receive a tax-saving charitable deduction.

✨ Donor Advised Fund (DAF) – Make a tax-deductible gift to a DAF, which gives you the ability to make grants to your favorite charities this year and in future years.

✨ Zero-Tax Gift and Sale – Make a gift of part of an investment or property you intend to sell, avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale and receive cash back.

10/23/2025

✨ Day 4 of National Estate Planning Awareness Week ✨

We all want to leave a meaningful mark—but what kind of legacy will you leave?

Many of us feel a calling to make a difference, to ensure our lives continue to have an impact long after we’re gone. A current estate plan (or will) is key to:

💙 Carrying out your final wishes
💙 Protecting your loved ones
💙 Supporting the charities and causes you care about

In short, an estate plan helps you leave a lasting personal legacy for future generations.

📖 Read more by clicking the article below and start planning today!

We all desire significance, but what kind of legacy do you want to leave?

10/23/2025

Have you registered yet?? https://philanthrocorp.com/zoomreg/bocs/

We are offering two FREE virtual estate-planning seminars today!

The first one starts at 12pm
The second one starts at 6pm

In these no-obligation seminars, we'll be talking more about the estate planning process and the free resources available to you through the Bishop O'Gorman Catholic School Foundation. Don't miss out!

Register now >> https://philanthrocorp.com/zoomreg/bocs/

10/22/2025

✨ Day 3 of National Estate Planning Awareness Week ✨

Curious about the impact your gift could make—for you and for Bishop O’Gorman Catholic Schools? Explore our Planned Giving Calculator to see the potential income and tax benefits of different giving options.

Choose from a variety of presentations, including:
✔ Unitrust
✔Annuity Trust
✔Gift Annuity
✔ Deferred Gift Annuity
✔ Sale & Unitrust
✔Gift & Sale

💡 Take a few minutes to explore and see how your legacy can make a difference: https://bishopoglegacy.org/?pageID=22