Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation
History
The Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation (SRB) was established in October 1989, by a group of dedicated parents who recognized the importance of a Catholic education and the excellent job that St. Joseph/Marquette has done and continues to do in the Yakima Valley. This group of volunteers wanted to ensure a solid financial base so that future generations of Yakima families would have the opportunities to choose a Catholic school for their children.
The Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation operates St. Joe’s Bingo located at 3112 Main, Union Gap, WA. Much of the funding for both the subsidy to St. Joseph/Marquette and the endowment has come from this Bingo operation.
The Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation is a private non-for-profit (501) (C) (3) organization, (tax id # 91-1466527) with the sole focus is the continuance of St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School. The Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation (SRB) provides financial and personnel support to St. Joseph/Marquette.
The Foundation benefits the school by:
- Providing a monthly subsidy to the school for operating costs.
- Updating alumnae mailing lists and developing an Alumni Program.
- Producing an Annual Report that includes information on both the school
and the Foundation. - Produces "The Legend", an alumnae newsletter that is mailed quarterly to graduates
of St. Joseph Academy and Marquette High School. - Seeks grants to enrich students learning experiences.
- Encourages and plans events that will secure funds into Sister Rebecca’s Tuition Assistance Fund and the Jesuit Scholarship Fund.
Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation Board of Directors:
Ray St. Mary, President**
Pat O'Connor, Vice President
Theresa Riel, Secretary
Jeff Enright, Treasurer**
Sister Rebecca Berghoff **
Russell Mazzola**
Mike McGree
Kathy Mercy**
Scott Munson**
Gregg Pleger - Principal of St. Joseph/Marquette Catholic School*
John Puccinelli**
Renee Purdy**
John Reil
Sheryl Scott
Theresa Smith**
Joe Walsh**
Larry Ziegler
2 School Board members and 2 Parent Board Members are also included
* At this time, positions are for the term of their school and board offices.
** Denotes founding board members
For more information on the Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation, please contact:
Dianne St. Mary
Sister Rebecca Berghoff Foundation
308 N. 4th St.
Yakima, WA. 98901
(509) 457-0671
(509) 457-0704 (Fax)
DiandSRB@aol.com
Please visit our site at http://srbfoundaton.org