Current Endowments
Since its inception in 1975, the Schola Foundation has provided scholarships to the students of Loyola Catholic School. Above and beyond Loyola Catholic School’s need for yearly operating support and scholarships for students is the need to plan for the school’s long-term financial vitality. The Schola Foundation’s Endowment Program is the school’s investment account. It is made of gifts from generous donors and the investment earnings. Donor contributions are carefully invested and managed according to policies set by the Schola Foundation Board. Major gifts can be either made directly to Loyola Catholic School or to one of the Schola Foundation’s Endowed Funds.
In addition, over the past several decades, Schola has been the lead in several capital campaigns to raise needed funds for Loyola to expand its physical plant and improve its technology. While the Schola foundation is independent from Loyola, it works closely with the School to maximize dollars to support Loyola’s short term and long term needs.
+ Allie & Louise Bohnert Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established to honor the life of long time Loyola parents and grandparents, Allie and Louise Bohnert. Their children and grandchildren were active participants in sports activities at Loyola. Proceeds from this fund make it possible for students who need financial assistance to be able to participate in girls soccer, boys football, girls basketball and boys basketball. Fund proceeds will cover activity fees for student-athletes each year. Awarded to students for whom financial aid is essential in order to participate in the activities listed.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Participate in girls soccer, football, girls or boys basketball.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Ann Bresnan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Ann Bresnan Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the life of Ann Bresnan by three of her children, Bill Bresnan, Patrick Bresnan, and Marilyn Berg. This scholarship is a tribute to the way Ann lived her life. She was widowed in 1939, yet she worked to put all four of her children through Catholic schools.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Single mother
- If no candidates meet that criteria the scholarship extends to single parent families.
- If no candidates meet that criteria the scholarship extends to families with financial need.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Annebelle Klenk Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in memory of Annabelle by her daughter, Susan Klenk-Morgan, Susan’s husband, Scoot Morgan, and their children, Garrigan and Simon Morgan—both of whom attended Loyola Catholic School. Annabelle dedicated 23 years to teaching Sunday School to preschoolers, a role she deeply cherished as it reflected her strong faith and belief in the value of a good education. This fund honors her legacy by helping a kindergarten student attend Loyola Catholic School.
+ Bernadette & Maria Goettl Family Scholarship Fund
The Goettl Family established this endowment to benefit sophomore or junior students participating in either speech or drama where financial assistance is essential for their participation.
Scholarship Criteria:
- A Loyola sophomore or junior.
- Participate in speech or drama.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Betty Jo & Charles Dorn Scholarship Fund
The Dorn Family Scholarship is awarded to students for whom financial aid is essential to attend Loyola Catholic School. Betty Jo and Charles made a great commitment to Catholic education in the Mankato area and sent all 12 of their children to Loyola Catholic School. This endowment was established by the children of Charles and Elizabeth to honor their parents.
Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Clara & John Haefner Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment honors the lives of Clara (Scheurer) Haefner and John Haefner, who raised fifteen children in the Catholic Church and the Catholic Schools in Mankato. Clara and John raised their children to have a desire to succeed. Future recipients of the scholarship shall meet the criteria of being economically disadvantaged and able to reach a reasonable level of academic achievement. This fund was initiated by Audrey Haefner Mettler, a 1955 graduate of Loyola.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Have a reasonable level of academic achievement.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Coach Bill Steiner Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created to honor longtime Loyola athletics coach Bill Steiner. It is awarded to students with financial need, who maintain a 2.0 GPA, and are working to show improvement in the classroom. Students must participate in football, boys or girls basketball, track, or baseball.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA
- Must participate in football, boys or girls basketball, track, or baseball.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Dr. John J. Janc Scholarship Fund
+ Daniel J. Coughlan Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Daniel J. Coughlan Memorial Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor the memory of Dan and the devotion he and his family have for Catholic education. This endowment benefits immigrant students enrolling in the Loyola Catholic School with financial need. This fund was initiated in memory of The Schola Foundation founding President Dan Coughlan.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Student whose family immigrated to the United States.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Earl & Audrey Shamp & Charlie & Juliette Shamp Fund
This educational fund was established by Earl and Audrey Shamp to benefit the students of Loyola and assist with the various facility needs that arise. This endowment is also supported by Earl’s brother Charlie and his wife, Juliette Shamp. They truly have the spirit of Loyola Catholic School in their hearts.
+ Frank & Gen Ryan Endowment Fund
+ Gertrude Sheehan Bates Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment was created with an estate gift to honor the life of Gertrude. It was established to benefit students enrolled at Loyola High School who participate in “Loyola campus ministry mission trips” and need financial assistance to attend Loyola.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must participate in campus ministry and or mission trips.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Holy Rosary Endowment Fund
The Holy Rosary Endowment Fund was established to assist Holy Rosary Parish families in paying tuition for their children to attend Loyola Catholic School.
Grant Criteria:
- Must be members of Holy Rosary Parish.
- This tuition grant will first go to a family having a student enter first grade, then to a family entering sixth grade, then to a student entering ninth grade and thereafter for any Holy Rosary family.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Jane Funfsinn Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship memorializes former 4th grade teacher Jane Funfsinn who died in 2000 after a three year battle with liver cancer. The scholarship benefits students for whom financial aid is essential in order to attend the Loyola Catholic School system as a 4th grade student.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Student who will be in the 4th grade.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Jim & Patricia Hayes Scholarship Fund
The Hayes Family Endowment was established by longtime Loyola supporters Jim and Patricia Hayes and their family. They have been extremely involved in the Loyola School system and continue to do so today! The Hayes Family Endowment is awarded to students for whom financial aid is essential in order to attend LCS.
Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance per TADS standards.
+ Joe Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established in July 1993 to honor long-time Loyola supporter Joe Lyons. Mr. Lyons was instrumental in many fundraising activities which benefited students attending Loyola High School including: MACS Night, Loyola Golf Classic, and Blue & Gold Raffle.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be an average student that tries hard in the classroom.
- Must be a student that tries to make Loyola a better place.
- Must be a Senior.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Joe Reinbold Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2009 by the family of Joe Reinbold to honor his life. A 1998 graduate of Loyola Catholic School, Joe was a talented saxophone player with a passion for jazz music. Each year this scholarship offers tuition support to a LCS Band student whose dedication and enthusiasm for musical instruments exemplifies Joe’s spirit and appreciation for music.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Students who participate in LCS Band.
+ John & Betty Boylan Endowment
New endowment held by the Schola Foundation! Scholarship criteria are currently being established with the family.
+ John Kreutzer Memorial Fund
John was a very devout Catholic who wanted to see Catholic Education continue in the Mankato area. This endowment was created to honor John’s memory and is established to benefit students who would not be able to attend LCS without financial aid.
Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance
+ Kathi Cliff “I Think I Can” Fund
Kathi Cliff endowment is for students entering Kindergarten at LCS who are in financial need in order to attend.
+ Len & Charlene Ubl Fund
This scholarship was established to honor the lives of long-time Catholic School secretary, Charlene Ubl, her husband, Len who died in 2000, and the Ubl family who strongly believe in Catholic education. This scholarship is awarded annually to a future 7th grade student who shows respect to peers and teachers, is involved in school and church community and extra-curricular school activities, and strives to be an “all around student.”
Scholarship Criteria:
- 7th grader.
- Shows respect to peers and teachers
- Is involved in school, church, and extra- curricular activities and strives to be an all around student.
+ Loyola Legacy Fund
If you are not yet ready to create your own endowment, please consider a gift to the Loyola Legacy Fund. The Loyola Legacy Fund is an endowment created by The Schola Foundation Board of Directors, which joins individual donor contributions for joint investment and use for Loyola.
+ Maloney Family Endowment
Back in the 1980’s the Maloney family, Rosalia Maloney, Joseph Maloney, Jerome Maloney, and Marianne Daufenbach, felt it was important to support Catholic education in the Mankato area. At that time the family decided to make their commitment and established the Maloney Family Endowment. Their scholarship supports students that would not be able to attend Loyola Catholic School without financial assistance.
Scholarship Criteria: Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Marilyn & Ken Berg Scholarship Fund
This endowment was created by Ken and Marilyn Berg to honor their lives and to support the students of Loyola Catholic School. Each year there will be a $500 allocation to a student who would be unable to attend Loyola Catholic School without assistance and who excels in journalism and/or English.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Excel in English or journalism classes if applicable.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Michael P. McLoone Memorial Endowment
The Michael P. McLoone Endowment Fund was established by his wife and children, with support from family and friends, after his passing in September 2018. A devoted advocate for Catholic education, Michael took great pride in the formation his six children received at Mankato Catholic Schools and Loyola High School, where they thrived academically and in extracurriculars. Michael and his wife Nancy were active school supporters from 1979 through 2008 and remained involved even after their children graduated. This fund honors his legacy by supporting students who, like his own children, embrace the full Loyola experience in a nurturing, faith-filled community.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Two distributions to students going into 9th grade: one male and one female student.
- Students who are committed to participating in leadership, service, or extra-curricular activies within the Loyola community.
+ Neil Votca Family Scholarship Fund
The Neil Votca Scholarship was created to benefit a students entering Kindergarten who would be unable to attend without financial assistance. This scholarship is in honor of Neil Votca who died suddenly in his sophomore year in high school.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must be entering Kindergarten
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Norma Christiansen Endowment
Ann Klasen created the Norma Christiansen endowment to honor the life of her mother. This endowment was created to benefit a student who exhibits their faith, exemplary effort in the classroom and Loyola Community, but is NOT necessarily the top student, and financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Student who exhibits their faith.
- Does not have to be the top student academically.
- Financial need is NOT a requirement.
+ Nurre Family Endowment
Larry and Deb Nurre are longtime Loyola Catholic School supporters who decided to start an endowment with The Schola Foundation. Their scholarship benefits students who would be unable to attend Loyola without financial assistance.
(This endowment has not yet met criteria for scholarship payout)
+ Patricia & Douglas Johnson Religious & Spiritual Endowment
Douglas and Patricia Johnson created this endowment to support faculty and student enhancement awarded for the following: a) Faculty & student retreats & days of reflection b) Resource books & additional teaching materials (not textbooks) c) Media materials (not equipment) d) Mission & service trips & projects e) Continuing education for religious education teachers f) Liturgical enrichment items g) Speakers on topics specifically related to religious studies, Catholic values, missions & vocations. Douglas and Patricia have been wonderful supporters to the students of Loyola Catholic School and this endowment now also is a wonderful memorial of Patricia who has passed on in 2008.
+ Rene’ “Fritz” Maes Family Memorial Scholarship
Rene “Fritz” Maes was a graduate of Loyola Catholic School and longtime supporter of Loyola and Loyola athletics. Upon his death this endowment was established to honor the memory of Fritz and to benefit a student who is academically eligible, but cannot afford the fees for athletics, band or music participation.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must participate in athletics, band, or the Loyola music program.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Richard & Dolores Michels Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors the lives of Loyola grandparents, the late Richard & Dolores Michels, who supported Catholic education throughout their lives. The Michels Scholarship is awarded annually to provide tuition assistance to a Loyola junior with limited financial means who participates in extracurricular school activities
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a junior.
- Must participate in extracurricular activities.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Richard Huerkamp Memorial Scholarship Fund
This scholarship honors the life of Richard “Dickie” Huerkamp of Mapleton who disappeared on October 1, 1965 while goose hunting. He was 15 years old. Dickie served as an alter boy in Mapleton and enjoyed playing the clarinet. Proceeds from the fund are used to benefit a Loyola sophomore interested in music. Huerkamp’s mother and stepfather, Winifred and Orville Madsen support the fund.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must participate in Loyola band or choir programs.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Richard S. & Frances M. Landwehr Family Scholarship Fund
The Landwehr Family Scholarship Fund was created in 2002 to provide activity fee scholarships to Loyola student athletes who are interested in participating in Track & Field. The children of the Landwehrs, Richard, Steven and Roger were excellent track athletes at Loyola during the 1960s, and the Landwehrs hope to help future Loyola track athletes, both boys and girls.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a high school athlete participating in track and field.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Robert & Lois Schmitz Fund
This fund was created by Mike and Chris Schmitz to honor the lives of Robert & Lois Schmitz. The fund benefits students attending Loyola Catholic School who participate in band.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must participate in the Loyola band program.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Robert H. Conley, M.D. Endowment Fund
The Conley Family created the Robert H. Conley, M.D. Endowment Fund to honor the life of Dr. Conley and his dedication to education. This is a $1500 scholarship and will be awarded to a student attending Loyola Catholic School as a senior who has maintained a 3.4 GPA, has aspirations to enroll in college, and who has a demonstrated financial need.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Loyola Senior.
- 3.4 GPA with aspirations to enroll in College.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Rotchadl Family Endowment
Dan Rotchadl and his family created the Rotchadl Scholarship Endowment fund to benefit students at Loyola Catholic School and their ability to participate in extracurricular activities that are available at Loyola. These activities include but are not limited to athletics, band, choir, speech, and theatre.
(This endowment has not yet met criteria for scholarship payout)
+ Sheehan Family Scholarship Fund
Red and Peggy Sheehan created the Sheehan family scholarship fund which is used for tuition assistance or activity fee assistance for students who have financial need, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and are working to show improvement in the classroom and participate in football, softball, or music. Red and Peggy have been longtime supporters to Loyola and have the spirit of Catholic education in their heart.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Minimum 2.0 GPA.
- Work hard in the classroom and work to show continued improvement.
- Participate in football, softball, or music.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Shirley Ann & Joseph Hirt Family Scholarship Fund
The Shirley Ann and Joseph Hirt Family Scholarship Fund is awarded to students in grades K – 5 for whom financial aid is essential in order to attend Loyola Catholic School. This endowment was created by Joseph Hirt.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a student in grades K-5.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Sohler Family Fund
+ Sr. Inez Hoey, SSND Fund – Class of 1955
The Sister Inez Hoey Scholarship was established by the class of 1955 to honor the legacy of Sister Inez and recognize the dedication she had to education and the English Department. This is a $500 scholarship for a student that excels in English and need financial assistance to attend Loyola Catholic School.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
- Excel in English.
+ Sr. Inez Hoey, SSND Staff Scholarship Fund
This award was created by Bill Bresnan to Honor the life of Sister Inez. This award is for the Loyola Staff or for a Loyola Staff member who show the Spirit of Loyola.
+ Sr. Regina Ecker Fund
This endowment was established by Dr. John W. Ryan to honor the life and dedication of S. Regina Ecker to Catholic education. This scholarship benefits LCS students with financial need who are involved in journalism, e.g. the Loyolan, or some student publication of Loyola or student involved in the theatre and drama productions of Loyola.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Involvement in journalism, theatre, or drama.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ St. Ignatius of Loyola Scholarship Fund
+ St. Joseph the Worker Men’s Club Scholarship Fund
The St Joseph the Worker Men’s Club created this endowment to support students that want to attend Loyola Catholic School from their parish. The criteria for these scholarships involve the degree of involvement by parents in St. Joseph the Worker Parish, scholastic ability, and financial need.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Involvement in parish by parents and students.
- A reasonable level of scholastic ability.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Stanley & Agnes Eichten Family Fund
+ Tanya Stier/Nicholas Frederick Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment was created by Tom Frederick, Sr. and Carol Frederick to honor the life of their granddaughter Tanya Stier who died in second grade and their grandson Nicholas Frederick who was the 12 day old infant son of Tom Frederick, Jr. and Julie Frederick who died in 1991. This scholarship benefits students going into second grade.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a 2nd grader.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Teachers for Academic Excellence Fund
Shelley Schultz partnered with the Schola Foundation in 2019 to create a fund to support one of Loyola's foundational pillars - academic excellence. The intent of this fund is to provide financial assistance for faculty members who would like to pursue additional certifications or degrees that enhance student learning in the classroom. Shelley is a former administrator at Loyola, consultant, and long time supporter.
+ Teacher's Competitive Compensation Fund
This fund was created to provide salary increases for Loyola Catholic School teachers, helping to attract and retain high-quality educators. By offering competitive compensation, we are investing in our most valuable asset—our educators.
+ Teresa Gerteisen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Joan Gerteisen, and her daughter Diane Gerteisen Nolan created this endowment to honor the life of their daughter and sister, Teresa Gerteisen who died in an automobile accident May 11, 2000. Teresa was a 1983 graduate of Loyola Catholic School. The scholarship will be awarded to a Loyola junior who exhibits interest in math and accounting.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Must be a Junior.
- Student interested in math and/or accounting.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
+ Teresa Reyerson Memorial Professional Fund
Hardy Reyerson, Loyola graduate and exceptional athlete, created this endowment to honor his mother Teresa Reyerson. This endowment is to be used to fund staff enhancement and awarded to staff wishing to develop their professional skills.
+ The Class of 1970 Fund
+ Vincent and Marlene Thul Family Fund
The Vincent and Marlene Thul Family Fund was established in 2014 by their children to honor the legacy of their parent's commitment to Catholic education in Mankato. Both Vincent and Marlene graduated from Loyola High School in 1954.
+ W.A. “Bill” Brielmaier Family Scholarship Fund
W.A. Brielmaier and his family created the W.A. Brielmaier Family Scholarship which benefits Loyola Catholic School student athletes participating in football who show an interest in math and science and have financial need. This fund honors the life of W.A. “Bill” Brielmaier who was a three year starter on Loyola football teams from 1946-1948 and a past President of the Loyola Booster Club.
Scholarship Criteria:
- Student athlete participating in football.
- Show interest in math and science.
- Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.