Support Marmion

Support Marmion

Your Support Shapes the Future of Marmion

At Marmion, the generosity of our community makes all the difference. Tuition covers only part of the cost of a Marmion education, and the rest is made possible through the faithful support of alumni, parents, and friends. Every gift helps advance our mission, whether by supporting the school, sustaining Marmion Abbey, or extending our reach through the Guatemala Mission.

Your involvement ensures that Marmion continues to form young men and women of faith, character, and service while strengthening the Benedictine community that inspires them.

Be part of this special community effort

Annual Community Giving Initiative

May 11-15, 2026

Something powerful happens when the Marmion community comes together.

Each year, alumni, parents, families, and friends unite in support of the mission that has shaped generations of Marmion students. This year, we invite our community to join in a weeklong special giving effort that reflects the strength of our shared commitment to the Academy.

Gifts to the Marmion Fund help provide scholarships, support exceptional faculty, enhance programs, and ensure that Marmion continues to form young people of faith, character, and leadership. Together, these gifts sustain the mission that defines who we are.

Together, we can accomplish something extraordinary!

    Recognizing Our Generous Donors

    The Abbot Marmion Society

    Membership in the Abbot Marmion Society demonstrates our donor’s dedicated support for the mission and goals of Marmion Abbey, Marmion Academy, and the Priory of San José in Guatemala. The Society recognizes its member’s generous support and provides a vehicle for inspiration and leadership to ensure continuous financial support for the ministries of Marmion Abbey.

    Sustaining Membership
    Sustaining Members are donors whose gifts to the Abbey, Academy, or Guatemala Mission total $1,500 or more in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). This establishes membership in the Society. Membership is maintained by annually giving at the $1,500 level or above.

    Life Membership
    Life Member status is awarded when lifetime giving to the Abbey, Academy, or Guatemala Mission reaches $10,000 or more. Life Member Donor Levels within the Abbot Marmion Society are:

    • Founders: $1,000,000 or more
    • Guarantors: $750,000 to $999,999
    • Partners: $500,000 to $749,999
    • Associates: $250,000 to $499,999
    • Investors: $100,000 to $249,999
    • Sponsors: $50,000 to $99,999
    • Patrons: $25,000 to $49,999
    • Donors: $10,000 to $24,999

    Salute to Youth

    Salute to Youth is an annual fundraising event, hosted by the Marmion Benedictines and Board of Trustees. This cherished tradition brings together parents, alumni, and friends of Marmion for an evening that celebrates the senior class while raising vital support for the school. Guests enjoy a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, and live music in an elegant setting.

    To learn more about the event please contact, Kathleen Hausmann, Executive Director of Advancement, at khausmann@marmion.org.

      Giving Tuesday

      At Marmion Academy, #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to direct unrestricted support to the Marmion Fund. These short, high-energy campaigns also help Marmion engage alumni, families, and new donors and can unlock matching grants or local incentive grants when participation goals are met.

      Guardian Angel Fund

      Marmion’s Guardian Angel Fund was established to assist families who are experiencing financial hardships continue and/or complete their Marmion experience. By making a gift to this fund, you directly help these families who have been planning for and dreaming of providing their child with the Marmion Advantage.

        Ways to Give

        Planned Giving

        Did you know there are creative ways to support Marmion beyond traditional giving? Planned gifts allow you to make a lasting impact while creating meaningful benefits for you and your family through thoughtful planning.

        Advancement

        Meet the Advancement Team

        Our Advancement Team is here to connect your generosity with the mission of Marmion. Their goal is to help ensure every gift makes a lasting impact for Marmion Abbey, Marmion Academy, and Marmion’s Guatemala Mission.

        Kathleen Hausmann

        Executive Director of Advancement
        khausmann@marmion.org
        (630) 966-7672

        Fr. Charles Reichenbacher, OSB '59

        Advancement Consultant Emeritus
        creichenbacher@marmion.org
        (630) 897-6936

        Tyler Friel

        Tyler Friel '11

        Director of Alumni Relations
        tfriel@marmion.org
        (630) 966-7665

        Terri Rios

        Terri Rios

        Marissa

        Marissa Kunkel

        Director of Development-Annual Fund & Stewardship 
        mkunkel@marmion.org
        630-966-7642

        Jessica Brown

        Ronda Cousins

        Advancement Office Manager
        rcousins@marmion.org
        (630) 966-7628

        Sheila Bangs