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Annual Fund

Your support makes the difference in the lives of all BBHS students!

The Bishop Blanchet High School Annual Fund is our annual giving program and is a vital component to providing the wealth of academic and extra-curricular opportunities that we offer to our students. Gifts to the Annual Fund are unrestricted and can be directed toward the area of greatest interest to the donor: Academics & Technology, Athletics & Activities, Performing & Fine Arts, Faith & Service, Facilities & Operations, Financial Aid and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

AREAS OF THE ANNUAL FUND

List of 8 items.

  • Academics & Technology

    Ensure all students have access to the advantages of the 21st century classroom, equipped with the resources necessary to best prepare them for the scholastic challenges of college and beyond!

  • Athletics & Activities

    From basketball to robotics, ultimate Frisbee to German Club, you can support activities and athletics that help students branch out beyond the classroom.
     

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Help Blanchet live out its mission of educating students within a challenging, positive and diverse learning environment. Your gift supports our efforts in becoming more educated and aware of our responsibilities as global citizens.

  • Faith & Service

    Enrich the lives of students not just through academic courses in theology, but through a well-rounded Campus Ministry program and the offering of a variety of service projects to inspire students to put their faith into action.
     

  • Facilities & Operations

    Provide funds for the day-to-day maintenance of our beloved school.
     
     

  • Financial Aid

    Help BBHS offer over $2.4 million in assistance to students wishing to receive a BBHS education!

  • Performing & Fine Arts

    Create opportunities for students to express themselves creatively, be they actors, stage managers, artists, dancers or musicians.
     

  • Greatest Need

    Support of the “Greatest Need” of the Annual Fund ensures the operating budgets of all areas receive the funding they need to best serve all BBHS students.

Annual Fund FAQs

List of 5 frequently asked questions.

  • Q. What is the Annual Fund?

    The Annual Fund, through its generous donors, ensures each facet of a Bishop Blanchet education is readily available to each unique individual as they transform from high school students, into college students, colleges and community leaders. Regardless of their strengths or passions, students are offered with countless opportunities in the classroom and beyond. The Annual Fund supports seven categories, each vital part of establishing a “Balance of Excellence” for each individual student.
     

  • Q. What are the categories my gift can be directed toward?

    Academics & Technology
    Athletics & Activities
    Performing & Fine Arts
    Faith & Service
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
    Facilities & Operations
    Financial Aid
    Greatest Need

  • Q. When can I give to the Annual Fund?

    1. When you reregister, make your pledge for the upcoming year as part of your online tuition contract.
    2. Online here.
    3. Via mail appeal in the fall or spring.
    4. Returning the remit envelope found in the Annual Report.

  • Q. Who supports the Annual Fund?

    You! Current families, alumni, past parents, faculty/staff, grandparents and friends of BBHS generously support the Annual Fund each year. 

  • Q. Why does my participation matter?

    We strive for 100% participation from our current parents. When applying for grants, many times foundations ask us about percentage of participation among various constituents, including parents, alumni and school leadership donating to the Annual Fund. Your gift does matter!

Annual Giving

Over sixty-five years ago, local parishioners began contributing to a special collection plate at Mass. The need for a new coeducational Catholic high school had been identified and the community banded together to ensure this need was met. Since 1954, Bishop Blanchet has rooted itself in Gospel Values to educate students with a challenging, positive and diverse learning environment. We inspire students to transform the world around them through a lifetime commitment to faith, scholarship and service.  Since its inception, Bishop Blanchet High School has been generously supported by its community of donors who believe in the power of a BBHS Education.


Giving Levels:
  • Platinum: $100,000+
  • Legacy: $20,000 -  $99,999
  • Champion: $10,000 - $19,999
  • Green & Gold: $5,000 - $9,999
  • Leadership: $1,000 - $4,999
  • Patron: $500 - $999
  • Benefactor: $100 - $499
  • Friend: Gifts to $99

For More Information:

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  • Photo of Stephanie Gravenkemper

    Stephanie Gravenkemper 

    Assistant Development Director, Annual Giving
    206-527-7735
  • Photo of Mary Beard '81

    Mary Beard '81 

    Director of Development
    206-527-7733

Bishop Blanchet High School

8200 Wallingford Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: 206-527-7711
Fax: 206-527-7712
Attendance: 206-985-3750
Located in  Seattle, Washington, Bishop Blanchet High School is a private, coed Catholic school for grades 9-12. Students benefit from a challenging college preparatory academic program, campus ministry, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.
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