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Giving
Support Bellarmine: A Legacy of Catholic Education in San Jose
When you give to Bellarmine, you're helping form thoughtful and purpose-driven leaders. Your donation keeps a top-tier Jesuit education accessible to all and strengthens every aspect of the Bellarmine experience: academics, arts, athletics, campus ministry, student life, and service.
Make a Gift
Employer Gift Matching
.
Planned Giving
Distributed Last Year
Receive Tuition Assistance
(51% of Tuition Cost)
To Be Distributed This Year
Why Give to Bellarmine?
Every gift to Bellarmine supports the people and programs that make our school exceptional. With the help of our community, we are able to:
Offer over
$7 million
in tuition assistance annually
Provide students with
life-changing
immersion trips and service opportunities
Maintain
state-of-the-art facilities
and fund program enhancements across academics, arts, and athletics
Invest in
faculty excellence
and professional development
Your generosity directly impacts student lives and secures the future of Bellarmine for generations to come.
Make a Gift
Online or by Phone via Credit Card
Check by Mail
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Planned Giving
Matching Gifts
In-Kind Donations
Crypto
Seat Dedications
No-Cost Fundraising Programs (eScrip, S.H.A.R.E.S., & Magazines)
All-In-One Advertising Program
Online:
Make a gift or pledge via credit card using our
secure online donation system
.
By Phone:
Make a gift or pledge via credit card by contacting Brian Christensen at
(408) 537-9210
.
For
memorial gifts by phone,
contact Diane Seadler at
(408) 537-9215
.
Make checks payable to Bellarmine College Preparatory and mail to:
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Development Office
960 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95126
Make a lasting impact with appreciated stock. See our
Stock Gift Instructions
to make a gift. Please let us know the company name and number of shares being donated for acknowledgment and tracking purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Including Bellarmine in your estate plans is a powerful way to make sure that future generations of students benefit from the same values-driven education that defines our community today. Through options like bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and IRA charitable rollovers, you can create a lasting impact while also meeting your personal financial and tax planning goals.
Those who choose to support Bellarmine through Planned Giving are welcomed into the
Mater Dei Legacy Society
, a special community of donors who have committed to sustaining our mission well into the future.
To learn more or explore your options, contact
Bill Colucci ’82,
Director of Planned Giving, at
(408) 537-9279
or
bcolucci@bcp.org
. You can also visit our
Planned Giving page
for helpful resources and guidance.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your donation to Bellarmine—sometimes doubling or even tripling your contribution. It’s a simple way to make your support go even further.
To see if your employer participates, visit our
Employer Gift Matching page
and use the search tool to find your company. If a match is available, you may be able to complete the necessary forms directly through the portal.
If your company requires documentation, send the completed forms from your HR or personnel department to our Advancement Office, and we’ll take it from there.
To make an in-kind donation, fill out the form below and return it to Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
.
In-Kind Donation Form
If you'd like to make a gift in crypto, please contact Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Dedicating a seat is a lasting way to honor a loved one, recognize a Bellarmine experience, or support the programs that shaped your time here. Each $1,000 gift includes a personalized engraved aluminum nameplate affixed to your dedicated seat.
Main Stage Theatre Seats
Support Bellarmine’s Visual and Performing Arts programs and the Sobrato Center for Humanities and the Arts by dedicating a seat in our Main Stage Theatre. Dedications can be made in your name or in honor of a graduate, family member, friend, or organization.
Theatre Seat Dedication Form
Brigit Whims Memorial Field Seats
Honor a soccer, lacrosse, or rugby player, coach, or community member with a seat dedication at Brigit Whims Memorial Field. Your gift supports Bellarmine Athletics.
Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby Field Seat Dedication Form
For more information, contact Steve Connolly, Director of Alumni Relations, at
sconnolly@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9230
.
Parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends can make a meaningful impact on Bellarmine without spending anything extra. Through everyday purchases, you can help fund programs that benefit every Bellarmine student.
eScrip
Shop like you normally do, and participating retailers donate a percentage of your purchases to Bellarmine.
Register your credit, debit, or grocery loyalty cards at
www.escrip.com
.
Use Bellarmine’s Group ID:
142129033.
You can also shop through the eScrip Online Mall, featuring 700+ participating merchants.
For questions, contact Ben Roseberry at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
S.H.A.R.E.S.
If you shop at FoodMaxx, Lucky, Save Mart, or Smart Foods, you can give back every time you swipe your S.H.A.R.E.S. card. Bellarmine receives 3% of qualified purchases.
Free, pre-registered cards are available by contacting Ben Roseberry at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Magazine Subscriptions
Order or renew your magazine subscriptions through Great American Opportunities, and Bellarmine receives at least 40% of your total order.
Visit
Great American Online
Use Bellarmine’s School Code:
246124
Our All-In-One Program offers advertisers a simplified and cost-effective opportunity to promote their businesses. We have four packages to choose from, each providing advertising at our athletic events and major fundraising events. The deadline for All-In-One is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Learn More About All-In-One Advertising
Gifts of goods or professional services can make a meaningful impact by offsetting costs or meeting specific needs across campus.
If you’re interested in making an in-kind contribution, please contact Ben Roseberry in the Development Office to learn how to submit an
In-Kind Donation Form
. Reach Ben at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
We also recommend consulting your tax advisor to understand the potential benefits of this type of gift.
Direct Tuition Assistance
Bellarmine is committed to making a Jesuit education accessible to qualified students, regardless of financial need. Each year, nearly 25% of students receive tuition assistance, supported by a $6 million aid budget. Gifts to the Direct Tuition Assistance Fund help ensure that cost is never a barrier to opportunity.
Give to Tuition Assistance
The Bellarmine Fund
The Bellarmine Fund supports all the experiences that make a Bellarmine education exceptional—from robotics to retreats, athletics to campus ministry. Unrestricted gifts give us the flexibility to address the school's most urgent needs.
Give to the Bellarmine Fund
The Jim Harville '63 Speech & Debate Endowment
The Jim Harville ’63 Memorial Speech & Debate Endowment honors the life and legacy of legendary Bellarmine teacher and coach Jim Harville, whose impact on generations of students continues to inspire. Proceeds from the fund directly support Bellarmine’s Speech & Debate program, which he helped shape into one of the best in the nation.
Give to the Jim Harville Endowment
The Steve Pinkston Endowment
The
Steve Pinkston Endowment
honors the 40-year legacy of Mr. Pinkston’s transformative ministry at Bellarmine as a teacher, mentor, and spiritual leader. The fund supports the Pinkston Fellowship, which promotes faculty diversity by providing opportunities for recent graduates of racially and culturally diverse backgrounds to serve and grow as educators at Bellarmine.
Give to the Steve Pinkston Endowment
Learn more about the Steve Pinkston Endowment
Annual Fundraisers
Bellarmine’s two signature fundraising events raise over $1 million annually in support of tuition assistance and school-wide programs. They’re also a powerful celebration of our community.
Mothers' Guild Fashion Show
:
An elegant community tradition supporting the Direct Tuition Assistance Fund.
Golden Bell Auction
:
A spring gala that brings together the Bellarmine community to raise funds for tuition assistance.
Bellarmine Golf Classic
: This annual shotgun-style, four-person scramble tournament is open to the entire Bellarmine community and includes lunch, on-course food and beverages, giveaways, course enhancements, a post-round reception, and more.
A Successful "Legacy. Inspiration. Innovation." Campaign
The cornerstone of Bellarmine's
Legacy. Inspiration. Innovation.
campaign was the construction of the Wade Academic Center, honoring Walter and Clara Wade and their son, Fr. Gerald T. Wade, S.J. '55, a beloved Jesuit who has devoted his life to others and has had a profound influence on the Bellarmine community.
The new center, which opened in the Fall of 2025, is a 43,000 square foot, state-of-the-art academic building that includes:
21 classrooms
designed for flexible, innovative learning that are home to our Modern and Classical Languages and Computer Science Departments
An enhanced
James A. Harville '63 Speech and Debate Hub
for our four-consecutive-year national championship speech and debate program
The
Fr. Dick Cobb, S.J. Center for Adult Spirituality
Offices for
attendance, discipline, and student health
as well as the core of our
campus IT
This exciting campaign has dramatically improved our facilities and increased our endowment to ensure that the future is even brighter than our remarkable past, and that Bellarmine will remain a strong and competitive school for generations to come.
Questions? We're Here to Help.
Our Advancement Team is happy to talk with you about your giving options and impact. You'll find contact information for the Office of Advancement staff in the table below.
Bellarmine College Preparatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 94-1160938.
Staff Member
Title
Contact
Chris Meyercord
President
cmeyercord@bcp.org
Brian Adams
VP for Advancement
badams@bcp.org
Patrick Arnold
Director of Development
parnold@bcp.org
Sonya Arriola
Chief of Staff
sarriola@bcp.org
Brian Christensen
Director of Annual Giving
bchristensen@bcp.org
Bill Colucci Esq.
Director of Planned Giving
bcolucci@bcp.org
Steve Connolly
Director of Alumni Relations
sconnolly@bcp.org
Tom Williams
Head of Program - Football
twillliams@bcp.org
Leslie Goodykoontz
Donor Relations & Events Coordinator
lgoodykoontz@bcp.org
Ben Roseberry
Director of Research & Development
broseberry@bcp.org
Aly Smith
Director of Marketing Communications
asmith@bcp.org
Skip To Main Content
Giving
Support Bellarmine: A Legacy of Catholic Education in San Jose
When you give to Bellarmine, you're helping form thoughtful and purpose-driven leaders. Your donation keeps a top-tier Jesuit education accessible to all and strengthens every aspect of the Bellarmine experience: academics, arts, athletics, campus ministry, student life, and service.
Make a Gift
Employer Gift Matching
.
Planned Giving
Distributed Last Year
Receive Tuition Assistance
(51% of Tuition Cost)
To Be Distributed This Year
Why Give to Bellarmine?
Every gift to Bellarmine supports the people and programs that make our school exceptional. With the help of our community, we are able to:
Offer over
$7 million
in tuition assistance annually
Provide students with
life-changing
immersion trips and service opportunities
Maintain
state-of-the-art facilities
and fund program enhancements across academics, arts, and athletics
Invest in
faculty excellence
and professional development
Your generosity directly impacts student lives and secures the future of Bellarmine for generations to come.
Make a Gift
Online or by Phone via Credit Card
Check by Mail
Gifts of Stock or Securities
Planned Giving
Matching Gifts
In-Kind Donations
Crypto
Seat Dedications
No-Cost Fundraising Programs (eScrip, S.H.A.R.E.S., & Magazines)
All-In-One Advertising Program
Online:
Make a gift or pledge via credit card using our
secure online donation system
.
By Phone:
Make a gift or pledge via credit card by contacting Brian Christensen at
(408) 537-9210
.
For
memorial gifts by phone,
contact Diane Seadler at
(408) 537-9215
.
Make checks payable to Bellarmine College Preparatory and mail to:
Bellarmine College Preparatory
Development Office
960 West Hedding Street
San Jose, CA 95126
Make a lasting impact with appreciated stock. See our
Stock Gift Instructions
to make a gift. Please let us know the company name and number of shares being donated for acknowledgment and tracking purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Including Bellarmine in your estate plans is a powerful way to make sure that future generations of students benefit from the same values-driven education that defines our community today. Through options like bequests, charitable remainder trusts, and IRA charitable rollovers, you can create a lasting impact while also meeting your personal financial and tax planning goals.
Those who choose to support Bellarmine through Planned Giving are welcomed into the
Mater Dei Legacy Society
, a special community of donors who have committed to sustaining our mission well into the future.
To learn more or explore your options, contact
Bill Colucci ’82,
Director of Planned Giving, at
(408) 537-9279
or
bcolucci@bcp.org
. You can also visit our
Planned Giving page
for helpful resources and guidance.
Many employers offer matching gift programs that can increase the value of your donation to Bellarmine—sometimes doubling or even tripling your contribution. It’s a simple way to make your support go even further.
To see if your employer participates, visit our
Employer Gift Matching page
and use the search tool to find your company. If a match is available, you may be able to complete the necessary forms directly through the portal.
If your company requires documentation, send the completed forms from your HR or personnel department to our Advancement Office, and we’ll take it from there.
To make an in-kind donation, fill out the form below and return it to Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
.
In-Kind Donation Form
If you'd like to make a gift in crypto, please contact Ben Roseberry '87 at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Dedicating a seat is a lasting way to honor a loved one, recognize a Bellarmine experience, or support the programs that shaped your time here. Each $1,000 gift includes a personalized engraved aluminum nameplate affixed to your dedicated seat.
Main Stage Theatre Seats
Support Bellarmine’s Visual and Performing Arts programs and the Sobrato Center for Humanities and the Arts by dedicating a seat in our Main Stage Theatre. Dedications can be made in your name or in honor of a graduate, family member, friend, or organization.
Theatre Seat Dedication Form
Brigit Whims Memorial Field Seats
Honor a soccer, lacrosse, or rugby player, coach, or community member with a seat dedication at Brigit Whims Memorial Field. Your gift supports Bellarmine Athletics.
Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby Field Seat Dedication Form
For more information, contact Steve Connolly, Director of Alumni Relations, at
sconnolly@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9230
.
Parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends can make a meaningful impact on Bellarmine without spending anything extra. Through everyday purchases, you can help fund programs that benefit every Bellarmine student.
eScrip
Shop like you normally do, and participating retailers donate a percentage of your purchases to Bellarmine.
Register your credit, debit, or grocery loyalty cards at
www.escrip.com
.
Use Bellarmine’s Group ID:
142129033.
You can also shop through the eScrip Online Mall, featuring 700+ participating merchants.
For questions, contact Ben Roseberry at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
S.H.A.R.E.S.
If you shop at FoodMaxx, Lucky, Save Mart, or Smart Foods, you can give back every time you swipe your S.H.A.R.E.S. card. Bellarmine receives 3% of qualified purchases.
Free, pre-registered cards are available by contacting Ben Roseberry at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
Magazine Subscriptions
Order or renew your magazine subscriptions through Great American Opportunities, and Bellarmine receives at least 40% of your total order.
Visit
Great American Online
Use Bellarmine’s School Code:
246124
Our All-In-One Program offers advertisers a simplified and cost-effective opportunity to promote their businesses. We have four packages to choose from, each providing advertising at our athletic events and major fundraising events. The deadline for All-In-One is Monday, September 1, 2025.
Learn More About All-In-One Advertising
Gifts of goods or professional services can make a meaningful impact by offsetting costs or meeting specific needs across campus.
If you’re interested in making an in-kind contribution, please contact Ben Roseberry in the Development Office to learn how to submit an
In-Kind Donation Form
. Reach Ben at
broseberry@bcp.org
or
(408) 537-9263
.
We also recommend consulting your tax advisor to understand the potential benefits of this type of gift.
Direct Tuition Assistance
Bellarmine is committed to making a Jesuit education accessible to qualified students, regardless of financial need. Each year, nearly 25% of students receive tuition assistance, supported by a $6 million aid budget. Gifts to the Direct Tuition Assistance Fund help ensure that cost is never a barrier to opportunity.
Give to Tuition Assistance
The Bellarmine Fund
The Bellarmine Fund supports all the experiences that make a Bellarmine education exceptional—from robotics to retreats, athletics to campus ministry. Unrestricted gifts give us the flexibility to address the school's most urgent needs.
Give to the Bellarmine Fund
The Jim Harville '63 Speech & Debate Endowment
The Jim Harville ’63 Memorial Speech & Debate Endowment honors the life and legacy of legendary Bellarmine teacher and coach Jim Harville, whose impact on generations of students continues to inspire. Proceeds from the fund directly support Bellarmine’s Speech & Debate program, which he helped shape into one of the best in the nation.
Give to the Jim Harville Endowment
The Steve Pinkston Endowment
The
Steve Pinkston Endowment
honors the 40-year legacy of Mr. Pinkston’s transformative ministry at Bellarmine as a teacher, mentor, and spiritual leader. The fund supports the Pinkston Fellowship, which promotes faculty diversity by providing opportunities for recent graduates of racially and culturally diverse backgrounds to serve and grow as educators at Bellarmine.
Give to the Steve Pinkston Endowment
Learn more about the Steve Pinkston Endowment
Annual Fundraisers
Bellarmine’s two signature fundraising events raise over $1 million annually in support of tuition assistance and school-wide programs. They’re also a powerful celebration of our community.
Mothers' Guild Fashion Show
:
An elegant community tradition supporting the Direct Tuition Assistance Fund.
Golden Bell Auction
:
A spring gala that brings together the Bellarmine community to raise funds for tuition assistance.
Bellarmine Golf Classic
: This annual shotgun-style, four-person scramble tournament is open to the entire Bellarmine community and includes lunch, on-course food and beverages, giveaways, course enhancements, a post-round reception, and more.
A Successful "Legacy. Inspiration. Innovation." Campaign
The cornerstone of Bellarmine's
Legacy. Inspiration. Innovation.
campaign was the construction of the Wade Academic Center, honoring Walter and Clara Wade and their son, Fr. Gerald T. Wade, S.J. '55, a beloved Jesuit who has devoted his life to others and has had a profound influence on the Bellarmine community.
The new center, which opened in the Fall of 2025, is a 43,000 square foot, state-of-the-art academic building that includes:
21 classrooms
designed for flexible, innovative learning that are home to our Modern and Classical Languages and Computer Science Departments
An enhanced
James A. Harville '63 Speech and Debate Hub
for our four-consecutive-year national championship speech and debate program
The
Fr. Dick Cobb, S.J. Center for Adult Spirituality
Offices for
attendance, discipline, and student health
as well as the core of our
campus IT
This exciting campaign has dramatically improved our facilities and increased our endowment to ensure that the future is even brighter than our remarkable past, and that Bellarmine will remain a strong and competitive school for generations to come.
Questions? We're Here to Help.
Our Advancement Team is happy to talk with you about your giving options and impact. You'll find contact information for the Office of Advancement staff in the table below.
Bellarmine College Preparatory is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Tax ID: 94-1160938.
Staff Member
Title
Contact
Chris Meyercord
President
cmeyercord@bcp.org
Brian Adams
VP for Advancement
badams@bcp.org
Patrick Arnold
Director of Development
parnold@bcp.org
Sonya Arriola
Chief of Staff
sarriola@bcp.org
Brian Christensen
Director of Annual Giving
bchristensen@bcp.org
Bill Colucci Esq.
Director of Planned Giving
bcolucci@bcp.org
Steve Connolly
Director of Alumni Relations
sconnolly@bcp.org
Tom Williams
Head of Program - Football
twillliams@bcp.org
Leslie Goodykoontz
Donor Relations & Events Coordinator
lgoodykoontz@bcp.org
Ben Roseberry
Director of Research & Development
broseberry@bcp.org
Aly Smith
Director of Marketing Communications
asmith@bcp.org