42nd Annual St. Bede Auction | DonationMatch

42nd Annual St. Bede Auction

Gala/Party for Benedictine Society of St. Bede/ Saint Bede Abbey and Academy
Jun 09, 2025 5:00 PM to Jun 14, 2025 10:00 PM
Deadline: June 5, 2025

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $350,000
Expected Attendance 200
Reach 2,000
Ticket Price $125
Metro Area Chicago, IL
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) Church (IRS Form 990 Not Required)
Nonprofit Category X - Religion-Related
School Grades High School
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Live Auction Online Auction Raffle/Sweepstakes Silent Auction Volunteer Appreciation
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages 18+ Years
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up) College Students Active People
Description

St. Bede's 41st annual auction event held in 2024, was recorded as the second most successful auction since its inception in 1984. The auction was held in our beaufitul Perino Science Center. The guests compromised of St. Bede's top supporters, parents of current students, faculty and staff. Alumni from over 34 classes spaninng several decades.

The live auction event included 15 premiere packaages raising $98,892. The silent auction which took place through mobile bidding raised $45,595. The Fund-A-Need brought in $177,000.  

The annual auction is St. Bede's largest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds help balance the difference between tution and the cost of education ensuring a Catholic education in the Benedictine tradition remains an option. 

St. Bede Academy
24 West US Highway 6
Peru, IL 61354