Donate in USA through Friends of OLSWA

We are proud to announce the creation of a new U.S. Non-profit corporation, Friends of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy (FOLSWA).

FOLSWA is incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania, and is able to issue receipts for tax-deductible charitable donations and thus can raise funds for the Academy in America.  FOLSWA has applied for tax exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.

This is exciting news for our American supporters of OLSWA!

There are numerous reasons why Americans choose to support OLSWA. Most obviously, it welcomes American students, who find it an affordable alternative to other orthodox Catholic institutions. So far we have had students from seventeen American states, and interest in OLSWA continues to build. This is especially so in light of the fact that we continue to be highly recommended by The Newman Guide to Catholic Colleges.

In the past, American Catholics have attended OLSWA for up to three years before completing their undergraduate studies at U.S. Catholic colleges such as Christendom College and Franciscan University (Steubenville). Several OLSWA students have gone on to earn graduate degrees at American universities. (See the highlighted article on Page 4 of our newest Veritas newsletter, “OLSWA Alumni Thrive at American Institutions.”)  

The Academy’s graduates will play — are playing — a key role in helping to rebuild a sadly damaged culture. Our American supporters choose to stretch out a helping hand to an institution which is so important for the health of a neighbor.

Friends of OLSWA is dedicated to supporting the renewal of faithful Catholic higher education in North America by helping Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy through financial contributions, promotion and related activities and programs in the United States.  The founding members and directors of FOLSWA are Frederick Erb III (Chairman), Heather McAdam Erb, Patrick Keith Leffas, Nancy Elena Nicholson, Sheila O'Brien, Richard Sauro, and Michael Schintgen.


Donating US funds:
Contributions to OLSWA can now be made by writing a check payable to “Friends of OLSWA” or “FOLSWA” and mailed to P. O. Box 1036, State College, PA 16804-1036 USA.  A receipt suitable for U.S. tax purposes will be issued.

Please address questions to Frederick Erb at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or to Maria Reilander, OLSWA Senior Development Officer, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our supporters may be interested to know that the Academy is eligible for donations through the Workplace Charitable Campaign currently taking place in Canada. Individuals who work for the government—and even some private firms—can choose to have donations removed directly from their pay cheques, eliminating the hassle of writing cheques and sending in donations. The Academy is on the list of registered charities available here, and OLSWA’s business number is 887208122RR0001. To learn more about the Workplace Charitable Campaign, here's a useful link.

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Please help sustain Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy by alleviating our most pressing needs. Join our mission family that helps ensure the Academy's future work in the Lord's vineyard of spiritual and intellectual formation, the foundation of the civilization of love.
 

Parents. Thinking of giving your son or daughter a bright future filled with zeal for Christ and His Church? Investing in Our Lady Seat of Wisdom today is investing in your child's tomorrow. Please help support Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy.

Grandparents and Godparents. Your life is a witness to the sacrifice that has built a future for your family. Share your witness and continue the ongoing building of your extended Catholic family. Please help support Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy.

Retired Persons. Your children have grown. Don't stop being who you are -- a person who can share their life experience and nurture future generations. Please help support Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy.

Business Professionals. God is never outdone in generosity.  Take stock in youth today, in their moral formation and the return on your investment will be bountiful.

OLSWA graduates are bright ethical persons who can tackle any situation because our education has not just given them facts about the faith and the learned but cultivated their faith and taught them how to learn. Please help support Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy.

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom is a private institution that relies solely on the generosity of  benefactors and its low cost tuition fees for its full operational budget. Although we are indebted to the Diocese of Pembroke and specifically St. Hedwig's Parish community for its ongoing generosity in helping to facilitate OLSWA with prayer and contributions, we are by the grace of  God growing and are reaching out for even greater help -- your help; a solidarity that will allow us to continue to form youth in the light of Christ and his Church.

Please read the related articles about our most pressing and immediate needs and how you can join in the miracle God is working at OLSWA.