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Annual Report 25-26

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Annual Report 2025-2026

Every milestone this year reflects our shared commitment to faith, intellectual values, and purposeful growth. Driven by our call to practice intentional stewardship, the 2025–2026 Annual Report celebrates the transformative impact of our Sacred Heart family.

"Give only from love, work only from love."

— Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

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Source of Funds
SOURCE OF FUNDS AMOUNT %
Tuition, Net $16,378,752 74.8%
Student Fees $1,213,515 5.5%
The Sacred Heart Fund & Gifts $1,317,883 6.0%
Auction & Congé, Net $384,609 1.8%
Auxiliary Services $948,466 4.3%
Net Investment Returns $1,374,103 6.3%
Other Income $270,576 1.2%
TOTAL REVENUE $21,887,906 100.0%
Use of Funds
USE OF FUNDS AMOUNT %
Salaries & Benefits $13,968,924 63.8%
Instructional $820,967 3.8%
Co-curricular & Athletics $287,578 1.3%
Maintenance $1,938,967 8.9%
Depreciation $2,391,000 10.9%
Information Technology $295,177 1.3%

Institutional Advancement/Admissions/
Marketing

$398,911 1.8%
Reserve for Renovations & Replacements $398,919 1.8%
TOTAL USE OF FUNDS $21,887,906 100.0%
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Distinguished Donors

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THE SACRED HEART FUND GIVING AMOUNT
Parents $558,947.34
Alumnae $273,115.48
Grandparents $268,555.00
Parents of Alumnae $22,855.00
Faculty / Staff / Friends / Other $33,409.22
TOTAL $1,156,882.04
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PARENT DONORS

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The Sacred Heart Fund Alumnae Annual Giving

20% Total Alumnae Participation

680 Alumnae Participated

Top 10 Classes of Participation

2001    61%
2004   47%
1971     40%
2005   34%
1994    33%
2003    33%
2000   33%
1993    32%
2008   31%
1979    31%

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The Sacred Heart Fund Alumnae Annual Giving by Class

Let us respect childhood; let us honor the soul of that small creature of God who can already make choices of the best if we take the time to awaken her reason and make her use her judgment.”St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

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Restricted Gifts & In-Kind Donations

8th Grade

Designated and Special-Purpose Giving
The following donors supported programs, facilities, and special initiatives beyond the areas listed above. 
Hancock Whitney Bank
Mrs. E. Douglas Johnson, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Rosamond
Millie Doran Thomas Endowment 
Mr. and Mrs. Scott J. Turner
Ms. Katherine E. Verlander
Mr. and Mrs. William W. Wade

GIFTS IN KIND
Robért Fresh Market 
Mr. and Mrs. Justin D. Devillier
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group
Foley Marketing
Zippy Shells
Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher Maddox
Party Rentals Delivered LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey S. Rudolph

St. Philippine Duchesne Society

Members of the St. Philippine Duchesne Society have made a commitment to the Academy of the Sacred Heart through a planned gift. Estate gifts are among the most meaningful ways to sustain Sacred Heart’s mission, ensuring that its values and opportunities endure for generations. If you have included the Academy of the Sacred Heart in your estate plans, or would like more information, please contact Lauren Walker at 504.269.1208.

Gift in Memory

Tributes during 2025-2026

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Alumnae Association Leadership 2025-2026

President
Adrienne Duncan Kruse ‘01 

Vice-President/President-elect
Meg Manthey LaBumbard '01
 
Secretary
Rachel Stickney ‘04

Treasurer
Hailey Housey Hufft '12
 
Assistant Treasurer
Ashley Pou Melchiode '13
 
Immediate Past President / Nominations Chair
Katherine Sins LeBlanc ’98 

Mothers' Club Board

Co-Presidents
Erin Hymel
Fran Lorio

1st Vice President
Anne Angelico
Christine Lejeune

2nd Vice President
Kellie Maurin

Recording Secretary
April Salas

Corresponding Secretary
Caroline McDonald

Treasurer
Jessica Bosworth

 

Fathers' Club Board

President
Bill Guider

1st Vice President
Brian Lowe

2nd Vice President
David Pottharst

Treasurer
Seth Bosworth

Secretary
Mikey Caballero
 

Mothers Club
Fathers Club
Auction

Annual Giving Chairs

THE SACRED HEART FUND CHAIRS

Hunter and Sibby ‘01 Charbonnet

Athletics Booster Club

CO-PRESIDENTS

Paul Varisco 
Katye Irwin ‘97

Fall Auction 2025

CO-CHAIRS

Meg Baldwin
Lauren Flower
Meredith Garrett

Spring Congé 2026

CO-CHAIRS

Caroline Plocki 
Diane Branting 

Questions About Annual Giving? Let's Talk.

AnneMarie Collura,
Director of Development
Email >
504.269.1210

Courtney Boudreaux '06,
Development Services Manager
Email >
504.269.1247

Questions About Major Gifts?

Lauren Walker '04,
Director of Major Gifts
Email >
504.269.1208