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YES, I WANT TO SUPPORT CHESTERTON ACADEMY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART!
WHY GIVE?
You can help to provide a joyful, Christ-centered education for the young men and women of Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart. Our students enjoy an exceptional education in a happy environment. They are steeped in both the Catholic tradition, and the goodness, truth, and beauty of our classical curriculum.
We are an independent school that is funded solely by our families and donors. We receive no operational funding from the government nor the Archdiocese. If you believe in our mission, please join us!
OUR STATUS
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
It is part of the mission of Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart to keep tuition affordable. We want all families who are a mission fit, regardless of financial status, to have access to a Chesterton Academy education. Tuition for the 2026-2027 school year is $8,100, less than half of nearby private schools. The actual cost per student is much higher than the cost of tuition. We must therefore raise a large percent of our annual operating budget to cover this Tuition Gap. Your gift makes a real difference to our students!
OUR NEED
The total tuition gap from November 2026 to November, 2027 is $280,000. In order to be fiscally responsible, we must raise the full amount of $280,000. This amount will fund our operating costs: building rental, teacher salaries, supplies and other basic annual expenses.
$280,000 is a large amount for our small community, but we are confident that if God wants Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart, He will provide a way. We believe that our young people deserve an education in which they come to know and love Christ, through the beauties of the educational tradition we have been given. We are grateful to every single donor who has seen the good of this mission, and supported our students through their generosity. We pray for our donors daily. Please join us!
What makes Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart special? See Below!
FINE ARTS PROGRAM
Beauty matters at Chesterton Academy! ALL students participate in four years of Studio Art, Drama, Choir and Dance. Our young men and women live with and create beauty every day through singing sacred and classical music, ballroom dancing, performing the works of Shakespeare, and making their own art.
Studio Art
From pencil drawings Freshman year to oil paintings Senior year, all Chesterton students take four years of studio art, taught by Ellen Ryan, a professional sacred artist. You can see her Annunciation and Flight into Egypt paintings next door in St. Peter’s church!
Ways To Give
For one time credit or recurring gifts:
CHECKS:
Payable to CATIH and mailed to:
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart
27551 Volo Village Rd. Volo, IL 60073
Chesterton Academy of the Immaculate Heart is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our EIN number is 84-4636253
If your company offers matching giving or you would like to make an estate gift, gifts of stock, or explore planned giving options, please email us at info@chestertoniheart.org or call us at 815-331-8047
We will be happy to speak with you!
$8,100.00 - Pays tuition for one student for one year
$4,050.00 - Pays half tuition for a student for one year
$3000.00 - Pays for yearly retreats and local pilgrimage costs
$1,000.00 - Pays for Art supplies
$500.00 - Pays book and supply fees for one student
$4000.00 - Pays for yearly gym facility rentals for our sports program
Financial Aid
Keeping tuition affordable for families is part of our Chesterton mission. Through the generosity of Walter and Caryn Simons, a scholarship fund has been established for our school. You may donate to this fund below to help students in need to experience the beauty, truth, and goodness that a Chesterton education offers.
Sports Program
Gentlemen’s Soccer | Ladies Volleyball | Gentlemen’s Basketball | Ladies Soccer
Sports is an important aspect of character formation and we encourage every student to participate in sports. Since our school building does not have a gym, we must rent gym space for our sports programs which is a significant financial cost. Our current cost is $4000 to cover the facility rental for sports practices and games.
Chesterton Academy of The Immaculate Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.