Since 1975, the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation has helped make Catholic education a possibility for generations of students and families throughout the La Crosse area.
The Foundation was established with a simple but lasting purpose: to support Aquinas High School and help ensure that a quality Catholic education remained within reach for families who desire it. As Aquinas grew, so did the Foundation's role. What began in support of the high school eventually expanded to include the middle school and elementary schools, becoming a source of support for Aquinas Catholic Schools as a whole.
Today, the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation continues that legacy by providing a lasting foundation for the future of Catholic education. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation helps strengthen the schools, support students and families, and make an Aquinas education more accessible to those who seek it.
Our Mission
The mission of the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation, an independent tax-exempt organization, is to promote and ensure that high-quality Catholic education is made affordable and accessible to all in the La Crosse Deanery through Aquinas Catholic Schools.
Gather. Connect. Make a Difference.
Throughout the school year, the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation hosts a variety of events that bring together alumni, families, friends, and supporters of Aquinas. From annual traditions to special gatherings, these events are a wonderful way to connect with the Aquinas community while helping support Catholic education.
Making an Impact Together
The Aquinas Catholic Schools Advancement team works closely with the Foundation to build relationships, inspire generosity, and help turn the support of our community into meaningful opportunities for students and families.
Foundation Board of Directors
The Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation is guided by a dedicated board of community members who share a commitment to the future of Catholic education. Their leadership, stewardship, and generosity help ensure the Foundation remains strong and positioned to support Aquinas students and families for generations to come.
Kathy Keppel ('79)
President
Peter Griffith
Nancy Flottmeyer ('87)
Brian Fukuda ('93)
Lisa Swanson
Tara Key
Cory Roupe
Vice President
Elisa Houser
Rick Schneider ('87)
Matt Ludlow ('03)
Annie Berendes
Lisa Conzemius
Mike Wintheiser
Treasurer
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Kathleen Hillegas ('76)
Matt Watson ('96)
Will Mathy ('08)
Sue Ernster, FSPA
Brad Reinhart ('00)
Vice President for Advancement
Angela Binsfeld
Secretary
Msgr. Steven Kachel ('82)
Dan Miller ('99)
Dennis Vogel
Ted Knutson ('80)
ACS President
Mike Desmond ('71)
Director of Philanthropy & Stewardship
The mission of the Aquinas Catholic Schools Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, is to promote and ensure that high quality Catholic education is made affordable and accessible to all in the La Crosse Deanery through the Aquinas Catholic Schools.