About CKS-Foundation

THE FOUNDATION’S LEADERSHIP

The Foundation was created by, and is managed by, members of the faith community of Christ the King Parish.

The Foundation’s operations, investments, and fund-raising are managed by a nine-member Board of Directors who serve three-year staggered terms. Upon completion of their Board service, the former directors continue to serve as Members of the Foundation.

Among other things, it is the responsibility of the Members to approve the Foundation’s annual endowment to Christ the King School as well as any changes to the Foundation’s investment policy. Since 1993, nearly one hundred Christ the King parishioners have served, and continue to serve, as Directors and Members of the Foundation. The Foundation is truly a community institution.  For a complete list of the current Board of Directors and Members, click here.

THE ANNUAL ENDOWMENT

Upon approval by the Members, the Foundation annually endows 5% of its assets to Christ the King School. As the Foundation’s assets have grown, its annual endowment has grown as well. Over the course of 30 years, the Foundation has donated approximately $1.3 Million to Christ the King School.  In 2021 alone, the Foundation’s endowment exceeded $95,000. The Foundation’s endowment has allowed the School to expand its staffing and make significant improvements to its infrastructure. In very tangible ways, the Foundation has aided Christ the King School in maintaining the highest standards of Catholic education. 

Of equal importance, the Foundation’s financial subsidy allows the School to avoid or minimize tuition increases. The financial pressures on Catholic schools in today’s economy are well-recognized. The Foundation’s endowment is designed to make Catholic education affordable to everyone in the Christ the King community. With the support of our generous donors, Christ the King School will remain an exceptional and affordable Catholic grade school for generations to come.

THE FOUNDATION’S INVESTMENTS

In order to fulfill its mission, the Foundation depends upon the generosity of the Christ the King faith community. Year in and year out, the Christ the King community has provided unstinting financial support. Thanks to our generous donors, over the course of nearly 30 years the Foundation’s assets have grown from a modest amount to a very significant array of investments.

As the chart reflects, the Foundation is currently managing $2 Million in investments. In 2016, the Foundation made an extraordinary donation of $500,000 to the School as seed money for the construction of the Walsh Center.  Over the following 5 years, the Foundation recouped these funds and has set $3 Million as its new investment target.

 hereTexThe Foundation follows a conservative investment policy established by the Members and supervised by its Investment Advisory Committee. The Foundation’s investments are divided between equity and fixed income investments in a manner designed to achieve steady appreciation without excessive risk.

THE FOUNDATION TAX INFORMATION

Download Foundation 501c3 letter here

 

THE FOUNDATION AND THE FUTURE 

Christ the King is a unique community with deep roots in North Beverly and a long history of community service and Catholic ministry. The Foundation’s success reflects the vibrancy of our community. If the past is a prelude, the Foundation, and the School it serves will continue to grow, serve, and enhance our community.

To our steadfast supporters, we express our deep gratitude. To those who have not yet contributed to the Foundation, we ask you to consider donating today. We have demonstrated that working together, there is nothing we cannot accomplish for the betterment of our community. We owe our children and our neighbors nothing less.

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Foundation History Video

Foundation Members

Current Board Members

Kevin Fitzpatrick

Elizabeth Henri

John Coleman

Lisa Franco

Matthew Moulis

Meaghan Klingler

Nick Dachota

Teresa Hannan

Belinda Lusk

MarAllison Potter

Amy Bracewell

Amy Fitzgerald

Ardwin Boyer

Barb Gaynor

Beth O’Neill

Bill Jankovich

Bob Kuchler

Carol Condron

Carol Cunningham

Cathy Bedell

Charlie Smith

Charlie Altenbach

Chess Obermeier

Colleen Green

Collins Fitzpatrick

Dan Hack

Dan Riordan

Dan Roth

Dawn Joslyn

Elizabeth Kovar

Erin Antonietti

Gloria Balta

Jackie Dunn

Jeff Pettiford

Jennifer Alving

Jim Cosme

Jim Coughlan

Jim Kramer

Jim Noonan

Jim Pullos

Joan Papp

Joan Reilly

Joanne Lockard

John Coffey

John Cummings

Judy Petrosino

Kathleen Langdon

Kelly Doherty

Kevin Malloy

Lisa Doody

Margie O’Connell

Mark Singler

Mario Paulino

Marti Doherty

Mary Briatta

Mary Fitzpatrick

Mary Healy

Mary Kate Heywood

Mary Meany

Mary Murphy-Smith

Matt Filosa

Matt James

Matthew Cutrara

Maureen McGann-Ryan

Meg Massaro

Melissa Burke

Melissa Pecano Jones

Michael McAlinden

Micheal Pickens

Michelle Kratzer

Mike Sise

Molly Vandeveld

Pat Flood

Pat Singler

Pat Stanton

Patrick Cummings

Patrick Stanton

Patsy Cusak

Pinky Carey

Richard Crain

Ron Hirst

Sara Grassi

Sarah Wilson

Steve Bedell

Suzy Eiben

Tara Justic

Tim Doody

Tom Fahey

Tom Gorman

Tom Hartnett

Tristan Karnezis Angus