This endowment’s annual distribution will be used in perpetuity to provide scholarships for students attending Catholic schools in Great Falls.
$25,000
Current Value
Joe Loncki, a long-time friend of the Foundation, passed away on June 16th, 2023. Joe was the business manager and fiscal officer for the Diocese for 22 years, and he is also the person who, alongside Bishop Milone, established the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana in 1999. In addition, Joe helped re-launch Great Falls Central Catholic High School and was a strong advocate for Catholic education. Because of this, his family established this endowment to provide scholarships for Catholic students to attend any Catholic school in Great Falls. This amazing man served his country and the Church, particularly in Eastern Montana, with honor, integrity, and great energy. We are so grateful for his amazing life and all that he did for our diocese— especially for the work of the Foundation. In your charity, please say a Hail Mary for the repose of Joe’s soul!
Other Ways to Give
In addition to online donations, there are a variety of ways you can donate to support this endowment.
Phone or Mail
To donate by phone
Please call (406) 315-1765
(Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST)
To mail your donation
Download our Donation Form PDF and mail to:
Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
PO Box 1345, Great Falls, MT 59403
Monthly Giving
Monthly giving is a powerful way to provide sustainable, long-term support that your beloved Catholic parish, school, or ministry can count on. As little as $20 per month (67 cents a day) can make a difference for people throughout the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings forever. To set up a monthly donation, scroll up to the donation form on this page, and click on the “Recurring” tab in the “Choose Your Gift” section. Or, if you prefer, you can visit this link and select the endowment you wish to support from the drop-down list.
Planned Giving
Your support of permanent endowments at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana can qualify you for unique tax and/or lifetime income benefits (especially the hefty 40% Montana Endowment Tax Credit) through what we call “planned gifts.”
Establish a Named (Legacy) Endowment
Donors may create a Named (Legacy) Endowment benefiting the Catholic parish, school, or ministry of their choice. All that’s required to start is a gift of $20,000 or more (or a pledge of $20,000 or more, given within five years of creating the endowment).
This is a beautiful way to pay tribute to a deceased loved one or show future generations of your family what values you hold most dear. If you’re interested in creating a legacy endowment, contact us online or call (406) 315-1765.
