JUSTINIAN SOCIETY FALL 2025
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the top tax bracket, consider giving more this year to avoid losing tax benefits next year.
WHAT STAYS 1. Income tax brackets The new law permanently extends the current tax rates.
WHAT THE NEW TAX LAW MEANS FOR YOUR GIVING SEVEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Changes to the tax code beginning January 1, 2026, could affect how, and when, you choose to give to Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School and other nonprofits.
WHAT’S NEW 1. Tax benefit for non-itemizers Even if you don’t itemize, you can deduct up to $1,000 (single filers) or $2,000 (married couples). So even smaller donations can make an impact. Note: Gifts to donor advised funds are excluded.
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2. New floor for itemizers You will need to give at least 0.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI) to claim a charitable deduction. Consider maximizing your giving in 2025 before the new rule takes effect. 3. New limit for top earners Currently, top earners get a 37-cent tax benefit for every $1 deducted. Starting in 2026, that drops to 35 cents. If you are in
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2. Standard deduction For 2025, it will be $15,750 for single filers and $31,500 for married couples filing jointly. If you don’t itemize, you may still benefit if you give appreciated stock, real estate or, if you are 70½ or older, from your IRA. 3. Deduction limit for cash gifts You can still deduct cash gifts of up to 60% of your AGI. Consider combining your cash and non-cash assets (often called blended giving) to maximize your tax benefits and impact. 4. Estate and gift tax exemption It will increase to $15 million per individual and $30 million per married couple filing jointly. Your estate is likely under this amount, so focus on current giving to receive tax benefits.
WHY I GIVE by JOHN F. WALL ’65
the basis of my life—and continues to do so. The Brothers instilled in me a love of lifelong learning and a way of logically and clearly thinking about issues we all face on the path of life. It helped me become the person I am today.
Rosa and John Wall ’65
I am a proud graduate of St. Augustine Diocesan High School, class of 1965. Yes, 60 years ago! The education I received from the Christian Brothers formed
A good number of my classmates are successful in many fields. For myself, I have held Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) positions at several public and private companies. Most importantly, St. Augustine built a foundation of how to lead an upstanding life and, best of all, it established
lifelong friendships with my peers—many of whom I am still in regular contact with today. All of that education came from a tuition of $100.00 a semester! Yes, $100! It was a Diocesan HS supported by the Brooklyn Diocese. When we have visited and received updates about Bishop Loughlin, we are very much reminded of the education and experience I had. We are so impressed by Br. Dennis Cronin and his staff—and what they have accomplished. But more importantly we are very impressed by the students at Bishop Loughlin. In the many times we have visited
the school, we are greeted by students who are aweinspiring! The way they hold themselves, their obvious thirst for knowledge, and the many outstanding accomplishments they have had over the years. And they are just darn nice! Bishop Loughlin truly punches well about their weight class! With all of that said, tuition is certainly no longer $100 a semester. My wife, Rosa, and I are truly blessed. It’s time to give back. There could be no more deserving place than to help the students at Bishop Loughlin. Please join us in contributing to Bishop Loughlin. God bless.
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DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS (DAFs) AN EASY, VERSATILE, AND TAX-ADVANTAGEOUS WAY TO GIVE TO A CHARITY A charitable giving program called a donor-advised fund allows a donor to contribute cash, securities (like stock), or various other assets to a donoradvised fund. Generally, you are eligible to take an immediate tax deduction even if your donation to the charity will happen later.
Investment and Growth The assets in the DAF can be invested and quite possibly grow, tax-free— creating more funds available for giving. Distribution Donors can be involved in how the funds are invested and what charities your donations are directed to—and when.
The fund can be invested for tax-free growth—a simplier way to contribute a wider range of assets that a charity may not be equipped to handle themselves. According to Fidelity Charitable Fund, DAFs are the fastest-growing charitable giving vehicle in the United States because they are one of the simpliest and most taxadvantageous ways to give to charity. Sources: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, The Columbus Foundation, and Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund.
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or a community foundation) and makes an irrevocable contribution of cash, securities, or other assets.
HOW DAFs WORK Donate A donor establishes a DAF account with a sponsoring charitable giving intermediary (ie: Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Schwab Charitable Fund, National Philanthropic Trust,
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The Charitable Giving Intermediary role Streamlining giving for the donor, the intermediary organization holds legal control of the donated assets and manages the administrative tasks associated with the DAF, including facilitating the giving, and providing tax reporting.
BENEFITS OF DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS: Maximize tax benefits DAFs allow donors to receive an immediate
KENNY LEWIS ’87
tax deduction for their contributions and donate assets without incurring capital gains taxes.
“Everyone has a point in their lives where they can look back and say, ‘This is who, what, and why I am.’ I discovered several years ago it was a ‘village’...disguised as a little unassuming school building on Clermont Avenue.
Flexible and strategic giving Donors can contribute when it’s advantageous for them and either donate immediately or decide later which charities to support. Donors can also set up recurring distributions to the charities of their choice. Streamlined Donations for a wide range of assets DAFs centralize your charitable giving and can accept various assets, including cash, appreciated securities, mutual funds, real estate, and more. It is a good way to manage and donate to the charities that mean the most to you from one convenient account. Legacy planning Donors can incorporate DAFs into their estate plans, ensuring that their charitable choices are made beyond their lifetime. For guidance on the best ways to leave a legacy, contact Andrew Leary at 718-857-2700 x2251 or aleary@blmhs.org.
My ‘village’ taught me, challenged me, and dared me to be more and better than I dreamed I could be. I have made and make decisions in my life because I stand on broad shoulders of those in my ‘village’ who shaped me—and I owe them to give back. Kenny and Lorraine Chambers Lewis
BISHOP LOUGHLIN, WILL BE A FOUNDATION—BUT ONLY IF WE CONTINUE TO NURTURE AND PROVIDE THE MEANS FOR IT TO GROW.
So, almost 40 years later, it is only natural that I include Loughlin, my ‘village’, in my estate plans. Today, somewhere in the ‘village’, there are young women and young men who are unsure of themselves, tomorrow, and life. They don’t know it now, but that ‘village’, Bishop Loughlin, will be a foundation—but only IF we continue to nurture and provide the means for it to grow.” —Kenny Lewis ’87
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OUR GIVING SOCIETIES St. John Baptist De La Salle, the Patron Saint of Teachers, would be proud that his legacy is alive today in more than 80 countries—including here at Bishop Loughlin. Society members recognize that our long-term financial health is paramount, and have included Bishop Loughlin in their estate plans. Making a planned gift achieves many goals. When you make a bequest to Bishop Loughlin, you enter a covenant to benefit future generations of students. Thank you to all of our legacy stewards.
JUSTINIAN SOCIETY The Justinian Society was established in 2000, and named for Brother Justinian, who famously served as Principal for St. James Academy from 1870 -1877 — most remembered for his proud and unwavering stand against criticism of Catholic education.
Anonymous ’56 Anonymous ’64 Tony Baril ‘77 Fred F. Basso ‘70 Thomas K. Beck ‘57 Roy J. Bertoldo ‘55 Fred R. Best ‘64 Thomas Brennand ‘61 Gerard Brinkman ‘64
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Gerard D. Buckley ‘57
Peter J. Egan ‘58
John G. Hyland ‘48
Eugene J. Buehl ‘60
Pat Farley ‘60
John Jermusyk ‘54
Anthony R. Buonaguro ‘63
James P. Feeney ‘53
Linda Johnson ‘80
Vincent Callagy ‘65
Albert J. Flint ‘69
Don Judge ‘62
Dom Camera ‘60
Richard F. Frazita ‘56
Kenneth Karchinski ‘66
Connell C. Cannon ‘65
Mario Gabos ‘47
John Klemm ’65
George J. Cappiello ‘62
Richard M. Garland ‘55
Thomas A. Kubic, Ph.D. ‘64
Brian C. Connolly ‘73
John P. Geary ‘65
Ken Lanfear ‘64
Hugh J Cornyn ‘48
James Gibson ‘59
Stephen Laruccia ‘63
Anthony P. Cottell ‘54
John C. Gifford ‘61
Kenny Lewis ‘87
Cdr. Edward J. Crowley ‘57
Kathleen Gloisten
Joanne Wilson Lopez ‘79
Joseph Dabek ‘64
Martin J. Gyves ‘56
Matthew S. Lukaszewski ‘61
John Dattner ‘65
Gerald Hackert ‘45
Robert Mangam ‘53
Bob Deasy ‘62
Martin Holley ‘57
Charles March ‘58
Steven T. DeVincent ‘63
Earl Holford ‘89
Edward G. Martin ‘47
Dennis J. DeLisle ‘64
Francis J. Houghton ‘53
Raymond Matthews ‘64
Gerald DeMaio ‘66
Kenneth P. Hunt ‘58
Michael McCormack ‘59
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KENNETH HUNT ’58 “I believe very strongly that Loughlin was the foundation for the rest of my academic life. The courses that Loughlin offered, and the expectations made most basic college courses easier, as the content was familiar. After receiving a diploma from Loughlin, I had the confidence to go to college and beyond. It makes me proud that it is still available to young people today and still producing a quality education. For that reason I try to contribute yearly and have left a request in my will for Loughlin.” —Ken Hunt ’58 Emeritus Professor of Special Education Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
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Vincent Callagy ’65
David McDonald ‘46
Vincent J. Polito ‘56
Robert Vizza ‘51
Nancy McKeever
William F. Powers ‘52
Edward P. Westemeier ‘64
Brian McKeon ‘76
Joseph A. Puglisi ‘64
Joseph G. Whelan ‘62
Thomas McLaughlin ‘72
Gerard J. Quinn ‘69
Terrence T. McMahon ‘58
Terrence K. Quinn ‘64
James J. McCreesh ‘59
Rita Reilly
William McShane ‘61
Raymond J. Reisert ‘59
Paul G. Migliore ‘63
John Rowinski ‘69
William R. Mitchell ‘85
John R. Rueckel ‘57
John J. Molesphini ‘47
John P. Russell ‘59
Anonymous ’54
William M. Monroe ‘52
Charles Santore ‘62
James F. McGowan ‘53
Charles E. Murphy ‘60
Anthony Santucci ‘59
James J. McHugh ‘62
Michael ‘65 and Jane
Sally Sattan ‘89
John F. Wall ‘65
Cozzi ‘65 Murray ‘63 Nick Murray ‘61
George R. Spall ‘57
Hal Nichter ‘64
Edward Spinelli ‘60
COMMITTED TO HELPING
Edmund O’Donnell ‘57
Ronald Stride ‘58
LOUGHLIN FAMILIES STRIVING
Brian F. O’Donohue ‘62
George W. Synan ‘62
TO PROVIDE THE BEST
Frank Orawiec ‘64
Richard F. Trabert ‘54
FUTURE FOR THEIR CHILDREN
James P. Orenga ‘58
Daniel Tubridy ‘66
TO ACHIEVE LIVES OF
Robert F. Pettit ‘55
Leonard Tufaro ‘57
Joseph A. Pianpiano,
Edward J. Tyburczy ‘67
POSITIVE VALUES.” —Vincent ’65 and Margaret Callagy
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The Calixtus Society is named for Brother Calixtus Peter, the first principal (1909 - 1913) of St. Augustine High School.
Robert A. Sbarra ‘52
“MY WIFE AND I REMAIN
SUCCESS AND STRONG
CALIXTUS SOCIETY
INFORMATION YOUR FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVISOR WILL NEED Legal Name: Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
Jack W. Tyniec ‘62
Tax ID: 11-2294328
Joseph Pietro
Jonathan J. Verdun ‘65
John S. Polickoski ‘52
Robert A. Visconti ‘64
Incorporated in: Brooklyn, NY
DDS ‘54
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“I CARE DEEPLY ABOUT MY HIGH SCHOOL, BISHOP MCDONNELL. KNOWING BISHOP LOUGHLIN EDUCATES YOUNG WOMEN, MY REASON FOR CONSIDERING A
BISHOP McDONNELL SOCIETY The McDonnell Society is named for the beloved Bishop Charles McDonnell, the second Bishop of Brooklyn.
PLANNED GIFT IS TO PROVIDE
Anonymous ‘66
RESOURCES TO SUPPORT
Ann Corcoran ‘49
OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP
Lorraine Ducotey Solen ‘55
YOUNG WOMEN OF BISHOP
Roberta Eisenberg ‘58
LOUGHLIN REALIZE THEIR WORTH AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.” —Norine Roberts Hemping ’60 (BMD)
Dorothy A. Jones ‘59 Betty McCann Ryan ‘57 Frances McGill, MD ‘64 Norine Roberts Hemping ‘60 Theresa Oropallo ‘63 Sarah Solan ‘58
OUR DECEASED SOCIETY MEMBERS Urban Ambrose ‘43 Erwin Bayer ‘31 Edward F. Bennett ‘51 Brian Bentley ‘59 Louis S. Benincasa ‘45
Drew Bostinto ‘72 Edward Bowes ’60
JEANNE FASTOOK ’60
George T. Brady ‘64 William F. Cashel, Ph.D. ‘58 John T. Chambers ‘47 Leonard P. Connor ‘53 SA Martin J. Donahue ‘47 Joseph Donohue ‘50 Vincent Downing ‘48 Joseph Doyle ‘61 Robert Driscoll ’48 John E. Engelhart, Ph.D. ‘54 Jeanne Fastook, MD ‘60 BMD James P. Flaherty ‘65 SA Arthur Griffin ‘59 Robert T. Guyer ‘43 Dennis M. Hafke ‘62 Patricia Hannon Frost ‘51BMD Kathryn Jablonski Lawrence P. Jermyn ‘71 John J. Jordan ‘55 James I. Konkel ‘54 SA Col. Edward B. Lavender (Ret.) ‘41
Dr. Fastook’s bequest in 2022 of $450,000 in support of the Bishop McDonnell Scholarship Fund was a gift at the heart of supporting the young women at Bishop Loughlin. Jeanne was devoted to her Catholic faith and was a ardent supporter of Catholic education. Her legacy gift will continue to support our women scholars for many years to come.
Joseph Lenihan ‘48
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EUGENE J. ’38 & GLORIA SULLIVAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
EUGENE J. SULLIVAN ’38 1995 ESTABLISHES LOUGHLIN’S FIRST LIVING TRUST (of $100,000)
SINCE HIS DEATH IN 2014
$ 116,104.00 AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TOO! By remembering the school in your estate or future plans, you make a lasting mark for Catholic education by opening doors to generations of future students. You can plan a gift to benefit us today or after your lifetime.
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GREAT YEAR-END GIFT IDEAS THIS YEAR
Gabriel M. Liegey, Jr. ‘44
Eugene J. Sullivan ‘38
George Maclean ‘61
Charles Traina ‘68
James McCollom ‘48
Thomas A. Turley
William J. Maher ‘44
Joseph P. Van Schaick ‘58
James Malone ‘31
Joseph Vorbach ‘65
Andrew J. Maloney ‘49
Janet Walsh
James T. McAuliffe ‘46
Ann C. Ward
William A. McManus, III ‘46
Lawrence M. Waterhouse ‘55
Support Bishop Loughlin with a cash gift via check or online. Your gift may qualify for a federal income tax charitable deduction. Unsure of whether your gift is tax-deductible? Contact your financial advisor or tax consultant.
Donald J. Meyer ‘49
Julian Zawlocki ‘52
1. USE APPRECIATED STOCK
Rev. Thomas F. Murphy ‘60
Frank Zember ‘45
Robert Nahman ‘57
Alfred Ziccardi ‘34
Stephen L. Nuccio ‘69 Roy Povell ‘47 Joseph Riemer ‘37 James J. Reilly ‘57 SA Bernie Rice ‘51
INFORMATION YOUR FINANCIAL OR LEGAL ADVISOR WILL NEED
Anthony Sallustio ‘54
Legal Name: Bishop Loughlin
Arthur Schlosser ‘48
Memorial High School
John P. Sheehy ‘49 Walter Sitkowski ‘40 James F. Spengler ‘60 Robert E. Sweeney, Jr. ‘34
Donating appreciated stock that you have owned for longer than one year allows you to qualify for an income tax deduction and eliminate any tax on the appreciation. Note: If the stock is electronically transferred to us, the gift date is the day the stock enters our account, not the date you ask your broker to make the transfer.
James F. Pecqueux ‘44 Jerome R. Quinn ‘52
MAKE AN IMMEDIATE DIFFERENCE
Tax ID: 11-2294328 Incorporated in: Brooklyn, NY
2. MAKE A GIFT FROM YOUR IRA If you are 70½ or older, you can give any amount up to $108,000 from your IRA directly to Bishop Loughlin. You will not pay income taxes on the transfer. This gift can also count toward your required minimum distributions. Note: Your IRA administrator must transfer the funds by December 31. If you have check-writing features on your IRA, your check must clear your account by December 31 to count toward your required minimum distribution for the calendar year.
Msgr. Charles W. Swiger ‘55
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Key to our mission as a Lasallian school is this phrase from Saint John Baptist De La Salle.
“Our purpose is to provide a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.”
Andrew Leary, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Bishop Loughlin
Help Loughlin maintain its commitment to providing excellence in education—that is affordable. Estate gifts are an integral part in assuring that a Lasallian education remains accessible to all qualified students, regardless of family means. If you have included Loughlin in your charitable plans, or intend to do so, or would like to find out about the benefits of giving wisely, please let me know. I’m happy to speak with you and
welcome you to the Justinian Society. Sharing your designation with the school will ensure your gift is used as you intend, and your recognition may inspire others to do the same. For guidance on the best ways to leave a legacy reach out to me at 718-857-2700 x2251 or aleary@blmhs.org. I would be honored to discuss the best ways you can create a legacy.
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