Interested in making a donation of stock?
Please contact finance@ffhillcrest.org.
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE, TREASURING THE PAST
With a goal of raising ten million dollars over the course of the next five years, this is the largest capital campaign Hillcrest has ever embarked on. We truly believe that what we will accomplish together through this campaign will lead our school into the next chapter of Hillcrest’s story. As we launch into this new campaign, we know God is on the move! We have seen the work of His hands right before our eyes.
Club Giving
You can help support Hillcrest Academy by joining the Giving Club at the $120, $500, $1000 $2500, $5000 or $10000 level. These amounts are divided up into automatic monthly payments (ex. Club 120 is $10 per month, Club 500 is $41 per month, etc).
Why support Hillcrest Academy as a club member?
Club members become partners in the ministry of Hillcrest Academy by helping to support the school's annual operational budget. As a result, they assist in keeping tuition rates low, making a Hillcrest education attainable for more students. Additionally, member support helps to secure Hillcrest's financial foundation into the future, ensuring that it will remain able to provide quality Christian education for years to come. There is no limit to the term of your enrollment, provided your continued desire to participate in the club each year. As personal circumstances change, club members may opt to move up to a new giving level.
Every club member will enjoy the following annual benefits:
Listed as a Club member in the Hillcrest Annual Report and every issue of the Hillcrest Connection.
Steeple Renovation Project
Sponsored by the Class of 1969
The class of 1969
The home of Hillcrest Academy was purchased in 1935. The Castle sat dormant for nearly two years before the Church of the Lutheran Brethren bought it. After extensive renovations, the Bible School, which later became Hillcrest Lutheran Academy High School, started classes in the fall of 1936.
Since that time, the Castle has seen countless updates and renovations. The class of 1969 is taking a special step at preserving the building where they and nearly 100 other high school classes grew in their faith.
The Castle steeple has been repaired, however it has not been fully funded yet. We are so close to finishing this project and would love your support in finishing this long-running project.
Thank you for your generous donation to the Steeple Renovation Project.
Joseph Undseth Memorial Endowment
Joseph Undseth, the son of longtime Hillcrest instructor Steven Undseth, died of neuroblastoma at age 4 on July 18, 1994. Steve and his wife Lois set up this endowment in Joseph's memory and welcome contributions to this fund so that more students are able to attend Hillcrest Academy.
Hayley continuously gave testimonies of the love of Jesus Christ.
Hayley Filippini Memorial Endowment
Hayley said Hillcrest was her favorite place to be in the entire world. During her two years at Hillcrest she made countless friends and directed hundreds to Jesus through her testimony. Hayley left a significant mark on her friends and classmates during her two years at Hillcrest.
Hayley passed away December 9, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Her classmates created a named endowment to remember Hayley, someone who loved Hillcrest, by providing an opportunity for others to attend through financial scholarship. Consider joining those who knew her well to fund an endowment to make Hillcrest a reality for others.
(Left to Right) Zeke, Diane, and Sam in 2016.
The Diane Ihrke Memorial Scholarship Fund
Diane Ihrke was a Hillcrest parent and supporter, whose significant sacrifices to have her sons attend Hillcrest made a lasting impact on the boys. Diane passed away in March of 2017. In her honor, the boys have created an endowment account in their mother's honor. A 5k race called the Bread and Jam Dash is one of the arms the boys are using to fund the endowment account. If you would like to contribute to the account through a general donation, please do so below.