Giving Clubs


Our giving clubs ensure Vincent Gray Academy continues to be a presence in the East Saint Louis Community. Together, we can continue to help our school achieve its goal of educating at-risk youth in the area.

If you are interested in any of these clubs or initiatives, please contact our development office at development@vincentgray.org or by phone at 618-875-7880 ext. 2.

Founder's Society

Gifts ranging from $100 to $249.

Our Founder's club is for those giving between $100 and $249. This club celebrates our roots as an institution supported by our founders, Bros. Norbert Karpfinger and John Laudenbach. These gifts support our annual fund.


Vincent Gray Society

$250 to $499 Society Member | $500 to $999 Society Leader

This Society celebrates our namesake Father Vincent Gray, an African American priest of the Vincention Order, who was highly respected for his teaching skills. These supporters play a critical role in supporting our program, helping to support our general education program.


Vincent Gray Elite Society

$1,000 to $2,499 Elite Society Member | $2,500 to $4,999 Elite Society Leader

This Elite Giving Society supports our major initiatives and academic advancement. These gifts help support student scholarships.


Vincent Gray Community Leaders

Gifts of $5,000 or greater.

The Vincent Gray & East Saint Louis Community Leaders is our leadership giving circle. It honors the legacy that Vincent Gray has in training our community's future leaders. Our students can go on to contribute to our community as a result of these gifts. These gifts support directed advancement activities and capital campaign projects.