We are committed to making Catholic education affordable to as many families as we can serve.
Fr. Diehl Endowment
The Father Thomas Diehl Endowment Fund was established in 1986. Its purpose - to provide funds for the Catholic education of present and future generations. Interest earned on the endowment may be used to repair, maintain, or upgrade school facilities and/or financially support ministries and salaries of school and staff.
Consider making a one-time, perpetual, or memorial gift to the endowment fund. To learn more about the endowment or to make a gift, contact the school office at (507) 342-5389.
The St. Anne's School Education Advisory Committee hosts an annual Capital Campaign Dinner. This is a fun-filled adult evening, including dinner, silent auction, and entertainment. All proceeds from this event are used for the school's capital expenditures. Since it's inception in 2015, this event has raised $100,318.
2023 Event is Saturday, March 25 at the Wabasso Community Center with a theme of "March Madness".
Marathon for Nonpublic Schools
St. Anne's School annually participates in the Marathon for Nonpublic Schools held in the Fall. The purpose of the marathon is to raise money to help cover a portion of the school’s operating costs, allowing affordable tuition to our families. The marathon also gives us the opportunity to showcase to the community our school spirit and pride, working together to support the quality education of our Catholic school.
This is the major fundraising event of the year and we look forward to almost 100% participation of our student body and many friends and family of our parish community. In October 2022, students raised $35,861.
Catholic United Financial Raffle
100% sponsored by Catholic United Financial, the raffle has generated over $92,340 for St. Anne School.
The 2023 raffle ended in February. We raised $12,225
Catholic United Financial Calendar Drawing
In the month of December, Catholic United Financial sponsors our Calendar Drawing Sales. Individuals purchase a calendar for $20 and are entered into daily and weekly drawing for cash prizes. In 2022, sales totaled over $18,000.
