Challenge Drive

Dear Jesuit Parent,

As our sons’ beloved school celebrates its 80th year of forming men of intellect, faith, and compassion, I write to you on behalf of the many volunteer parents gearing up to help with this year’s Challenge Drive. It is an important effort and contributes toward our mission of helping young men and their families receive a life-changing Jesuit experience.

Jesuit Dallas is a world-class academic environment with a unique sense of brotherhood that graduates carry with them throughout their lives. Men for Others is not just a slogan. It is the culmination of core values that enriches the lives of our sons and our communities. I wish I had lived the experience my boys are enjoying so much, and I am grateful to share in their journey as a parent.

Every year, the Challenge Drive helps suppress increases in tuition while ensuring that Jesuit is able to maintain a best-in-class educational program by bridging the GAP between the actual cost of educating its students and a tuition rate that remains substantially lower than the School’s academic peers.

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This year’s GAP for the 2022-23 academic year is $2,520 for each one of our students, and together, we the parents, create opportunities that enhance the student experience through our participation in the Drive.

Your participation in the Challenge Drive is critical and means one of two things: A tax-deductible gift to the School or simply a response. While we would like 100% of our parents to consider a gift at or above this year’s GAP, we understand that this is not always possible. Jesuit is grateful for whatever amount you can contribute within your means. Your gift can also be conveniently spread across multiple payments during the year.

Thank you in advance for responding to the volunteers who will be reaching out over the coming months. Let us continue the tradition of helping Jesuit form Men for Others and continue to support all that Jesuit has to offer our young men.

Sincerely,

Steve French (Hayden '23, Henry '26)
Challenge Drive Chair

Giving Levels

The school encourages complete participation in the Challenge Drive by offering benefits in addition to entry into the following giving societies:

Jesuit Sponsor - Up to $2,519

The GAP - $2,520
Donors who give at this level help bridge the GAP between tuition charged and the actual cost of providing a Jesuit education for one student.

President's Club / Double GAP - $5,000
Donors who give at this level receive an invitation to the President’s Reception, a cherished annual celebration and donor recognition event.

St. Peter Claver Society - $7,500
In addition to receiving the President’s Club/Double GAP benefits, donors will receive two Activities Passes allowing free admission to all home athletic events and theater productions at Jesuit Dallas.

Cornerstone Society - $10,000
*Alumni Only* In addition to receiving the Claver Society benefits, donors will be invited to a members-only cocktail event and a hard-hat tour of on-campus construction projects.

St. Peter Canisius Society - $15,000
In addition to receiving the Cornerstone/Claver Society benefits, donors will be invited to the annual Canisius dinner with School Administration.

St. Thomas Aquinas Society - $22,600
In addition to receiving the Canisius Society benefits, donors will be contributing the amount needed to fund a student’s full tuition to Jesuit.*

St. Francis Xavier Society -$25,000
In addition to receiving the Aquinas Society benefits, donors will receive up to 10 reserved seats for Christmas Eve Mass.

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Society - $50,000
In addition to receiving the Xavier Society benefits donors, will be listed in the St. Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J. Lifetime Giving Society and will be invited to a private dinner with the President.

*For tax purposes, donors are not able to select a specific student they would like to support.

Leadership

Drive Chair

Steve French (Hayden ’23, Henry '26)

Drive Co-Chair

Richard Emery (Jack ’22, Sam ’24)

Class of 2023 Chairs

Barrett Bruce (Travis ’23, JJ ’24)
Cameron Dime (Kyle ’23)
Chris Gibbons ’89 (Blake ’21, Dylan ’23)
Steve French (Hayden ’23, Henry ’26)
Charlie Humbert ’87 (Charlie ’23, Nicholas ’24)
Tony Lucido ’84 (Anthony ’23, Daniel ’24)
Ryan Miller (Blake ’23)
Stephen Schmidt (Charlie ’23)
Greg Zemanek (Victor ’19, Willis ’23)

Class of 2024 Chairs

Brian Bradshaw (Jack ’24)
Richard Emery (Jack ’22, Sam ’24)
Rob Ernst (Reagan ’19, Holland ’21, Sullivan ’24)
David Fent (Charlie ’24)
Brian Jorgensen (Jake ’24, James ’26)
Marty Lehman ’88 (Connor ’19, Jacob ’24)
Mark Salvia (Ryan ’19, Nathan ’24)
Stuart Schutze ’89 (Zack ’15, Cameron ’17, Maxwell ’19, Jackson ’24, Parker ’26)

Class of 2025 Chairs

Jimmy Archie ’93 (Wallace ’25)
Sam Civello ’94 (Hogan ’25)
John Dubiel (Matthew ’22, Carter ’25)
Cash Hicks (Corbin ’25)
Peter Loh (Jonathan ’19, Peter ’24, Samuel ’25)
Darren McGuire (Jackson ’25)
Ryan Phillips ’95 (Jack ’25)
Rob Rickman (Ford ’25)
Josh White (Jackson ’25)

Class of 2026 Chairs

Peter Andrews (Thomas ’26)
Chris Jameson ’95 (Miles ’26)
John Mina (Will ’22, Harrison ’26)
Mike Neri (Carson ’21, Marshall ’21, Hudson ’26)
Stuart Schutze ’89 (Zack ’15, Cameron ’17, Maxwell ’19, Jackson ’24, Parker ’26)
Mark Sorokwasz ’93 (Marshall ’26)
William Taylor (Whit ’24, Henry ’26)
Robert Thoele (Connor ’20, Brendan ’23, Liam ’26)
Todd Weissmueller (Cabe ’26)

FAQ

What is the Challenge Drive?

Challenge Drive is the Current Parents’ portion of our annual giving program and is designed to offset annual operating expenses. The purpose of the Challenge Drive is to cover the GAP ($2,520) between the tuition that is collected and the actual cost to educate a student for the 2022-23 academic year without sacrificing the breadth and quality of our academic and extracurricular programs.

Why does the School ask parents for contributions in addition to what they already contribute through tuition and fees?

Consistent with our mission, and to be as accessible as possible, Jesuit Dallas offers a transformational education at an intentionally lower tuition rate than most of our academic peers. Charitable gifts raised in support of the Challenge Drive are designed to bridge the financial GAP ($2,520) between tuition income and actual operating costs of the School. Gifts to Jesuit Dallas are tax-deductible and enable programs and opportunities beyond those covered by tuition alone.

Why doesn't the school charge enough to cover operating costs?

Why should I give?

Can we make a gift to a specific purpose?

How much have others given?

What if I can’t afford to contribute the full GAP?

Is our gift tax-deductible?

When do I make my pledge/gift?

What is Challenge Drive Sunday?

How do I make my pledge or gift?

There are many ways to make your pledge or gift, including the enclosed pledge card, online, giving us a call, or by responding to one of our volunteers. Gifts can be made in one payment or in monthly installments by check, credit card, and through stock or wire transfer. If you’re interested in doubling your gift, many employers will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift program, visit our website or ask your HR department.

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