Memorial Funds at Xavier Jesuit Academy

Memorial Funds at Xavier Jesuit Academy provide a meaningful way to honor a loved one while supporting XJA's mission of providing transformative, faith-based education to young men in grades 3-8. These funds can be established by anyone wishing to create a lasting legacy that supports student scholarships, educational resources, and programs aligned with Jesuit values of academic excellence and forming "Men for Others."

Each Memorial Fund becomes part of XJA's commitment to making quality education accessible to students from all backgrounds. Contributors can customize the focus of their fund to reflect their loved one's passions and priorities within the educational mission of the Academy.

To establish a Memorial Fund or learn more about existing funds and ways to contribute, please contact the Office of Advancement at advancement@xavierja.org.

The Jane C. Schaefer Memorial Fund for Xavier Jesuit Academy honors a woman whose life embodied the transformative power of education. From teaching multiple grades at John S. Connor School to co-directing Religious Education programs and founding the Parents Aid to Learning Program, Jane dedicated herself to nurturing young minds with compassion and purpose. This fund continues her legacy of service and her belief that quality education can change lives—a mission perfectly aligned with XJA's commitment to developing "Men for Others" through faith-based, academically rigorous education.

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Memorial Funds at Xavier Jesuit Academy

The Jane C. Schaefer Memorial Fund

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