Friday, November 6, 2026
Give at the 2026 Gala: Unveiling the Mystery.
Tickets, VIP sponsorships, and the Gala Bourbon Raffle all support CASTA's students and teachers.
Why Donate?
By supporting Chesterton Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, you help build a vibrant, joyful community where students experience the joy of learning in a Christ-centered environment that pursues goodness, truth, and beauty. We receive no operational funding from the government nor from the diocese — we are completely independent, supported by parents and community members who believe in our mission. Please join us!
Our Status
Chesterton Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We aim to keep tuition low so all families can attend — tuition for the 2026–2027 school year is $9,999 per student, less than half the cost of diocesan schools. Because tuition is kept low, we must raise considerable funds each year to meet our operating budget.
Our Need
We are committed to financial prudence and need to raise 100% of the tuition gap — the difference between our annual budget and annual tuition revenue. The tuition gap for the 2026–2027 school year is $9,847 per student.
Our Stability
We have completed a detailed five-year financial plan to project revenues, expenses, personnel, and fundraising needs. We are confident in our financial stability, which will only become more solid as enrollment grows and the tuition gap decreases.
Headmaster's Club
A Donor Appreciation Society.
Chesterton Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas announces the founding of the Headmaster's Club, a donor appreciation society for parents, grandparents, businesses, and friends who believe in a joyfully classical education in the Catholic tradition. Headmaster's Club members have an immediate impact on CASTA with their extraordinary generosity, beginning with gifts of $5,000. They support the school financially and also pray for us and invite others to attend events and learn more about Chesterton Academy. In return, members can expect invitations to special Masses and exclusive events.
| Gift | Level |
|---|---|
| $25,000 | Summa Theologica* |
| $10,000 | Angelic Doctor* |
| $9,999 | Dominican Scholar* |
| $5,000 | Virtue Ethics* |
| $1,000 | Truth Seeker |
| $500 | Friend |
*Headmaster's Club level
Monthly Donor Program
Join Our Team as a Monthly Donor.
Become a faithful steward of our mission. Your recurring monthly gift provides stable, predictable support that allows CASTA to educate the next generation of joyful leaders and saints.
Sustained Impact
Ensures every student receives a classical, Catholic education grounded in truth, beauty, and goodness.
Hassle-Free Giving
Set up your automatic monthly gift once and support our students year-round.
Exclusive Benefits
Quarterly insider updates from the Headmaster, a special invitation to our annual Donor Appreciation Reception, and recognition in our school annual report.
Choose a monthly giving level that fits your budget: $25, $50, $100, or a custom amount. Setting up recurring payments takes less than two minutes.
Give Monthly →
Prefer to Mail a Check?
Please make it out to Chesterton Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas and mail it to:
CASTA
P.O. Box 644
53 Main Street
Warrenton, VA 20186
Our school is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which means all donations are tax-deductible.