The Rev. John D. Alexander, S.J. Brooklyn Prep Alumni Association Endowment Fund |
The endowment fund was established by the Board of Directors on December 6, 1999. The fund has grown in value from $826,000 in 1999 to $1,800,000 at 1/1/2009. From the inception of BP Alumni Association in 1961, we have donated $1,682,500 to Jesuit High Schools for needy students. During that time we have assisted over 300 students in attaining the same Jesuit education which we all cherish. Currently we are donating $25,000 each year to: Cansius High School, Fordham Prep, Loyola High School, McQuaid High School, St. Peter's Prep and Xavier High School. This is made possible by the generosity of the 4500 alumni on our mailing list. Our Board of Directors is comprised of 14 members in addition to our Moderator, Fr Dan Fitzpatrick SJ '53 and our Chaplain Fr Jack Alexander SJ. The Endowment Fund is managed by the 6 member Investment Committee with all funds being held in Fidelity mutual funds. Cash is deposited at JPMorgan Chase Bank. An audit is completed annually at our June 30 fiscal year end. In 2006 the Board put in place a legal document "Last Man Standing" which assures that our endowment will continue to function and support Jesuit education for needy students after our final Alumnus has passed on.
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