Annunciation Church

What Annunciation Church does

Annunciation Church and School is a Catholic parish and private K-8 school operating under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, founded in 1923 to serve the South Minneapolis community. The school enrolls approximately 330 students in kindergarten through eighth grade and 50 preschoolers in its NAEYC-accredited Discovery Center program, and is the only International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) Catholic school in Minnesota. Its core product is a full-day K-8 faith-integrated academic program with 2 classes per grade at an average of 16-22 students, supplemented by Spanish instruction, a 1:1 Chromebook program for middle school, and a Free Lunch Program for 2025-26. Supporting offerings include before- and after-school extended day care, summer programming, athletics under the 4HG framework, clubs, youth ministry, and sacramental preparation.

The institution layers its educational operations with parish-level services: weekly Mass, sacraments, faith formation, pastoral care, Peace & Justice ministries, community outreach, and a Haiti mission partnership administered with Mission Haiti Inc. Revenue is generated from tuition, parish donations, the Scrip gift-card fundraising program (Great Lakes Scrip Center), annual fundraisers (SeptemberFest, Christmas Tree Lot), extended day fees, and a Hope & Healing Fund established after the August 27, 2025 community event. Distribution is entirely direct — families enroll on-site, parishioners register via the website, and prospective families are recruited through open houses, tours, and word-of-mouth. The organization has no disclosed technology platform or proprietary product; its operating stack is commodity edtech (Sycamore, TADS, Google Classroom, SeeSaw, NWEA MAP).

Name

Annunciation Church

Legal name

Annunciation Church and School

Website

https://annunciationmsp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Annunciation Church and School is a Catholic parish and K-8 school in South Minneapolis serving ~330 K-8 students and 50 preschoolers via the only IB PYP Catholic curriculum in Minnesota, supported by extended day care, sacraments, and community fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Catholic Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Catholic K-8 education
• Parish worship services
• Preschool early learning
• Extended day childcare
• Sacrament preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sauk Rapids, Minnesota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: K-8 Catholic school tuition charged to families. Financial aid and scholarships available including the Aim Higher Scholarship and Schulze Early Learning Scholarship.
2. Parish Donations: Voluntary donations from parishioners to support church operations and community programs.
3. Scrip Program: Fundraising through gift cards - families purchase gift cards at face value, and the school receives a 2-15% discount from Great Lakes Scrip Center.
4. Christmas Tree Lot: Annual fundraising event selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands. Funds benefit the Annunciation Community Fund.
5. SeptemberFest: Annual community festival with carnival, entertainment, food, beverages, raffles, and bingo. Major fundraiser for the school.
6. Extended Day Program Fees: Before and after school childcare services with registration fees and per-session charges.
7. Hope & Healing Fund Donations: Donations specifically designated to support community recovery and healing needs following traumatic events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Annunciation Church and School is a Catholic parish and private K-8 school in South Minneapolis that provides faith-based K-8 education grounded in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), a NAEYC-accredited preschool (Discovery Center), sacrament preparation, before/after-school extended day care, athletics, clubs, and youth ministry. The institution sells tuition-based enrollment, extended day childcare slots, preschool spots, and operates fundraising programs (SeptemberFest, Christmas Tree Lot, Scrip) supported by parish donations.

Product overview

Annunciation Church and School is a Catholic K-8 school and parish in Minneapolis, Minnesota, founded in 1923, serving approximately 330 K-8 students and 50 preschool students. The institution operates as a unified church and school community offering a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its core K-8 Catholic education program enhanced by International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) curriculum. Supporting the academic core are the Discovery Center preschool (NAEYC-accredited), Extended Day before/after-school care, and summer programming. The school provides faith formation through sacrament preparation (Baptism, Confirmation, First Eucharist), youth ministry, and Catholic religious instruction. Extracurricular offerings include athletics (4HG framework), clubs, and after-school programs. The institution operates community fundraisers including SeptemberFest and Christmas Tree Lot, and offers a Scrip gift card fundraising program. Technology integration includes a 1:1 Chromebook program for middle school, with operational tools for assessment (NWEA MAP), school management (Sycamore), billing (TADS), and communication (Google Classroom, SeeSaw).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-8 Catholic Education Full-day academic program serving students from Kindergarten through 8th grade, combining Catholic faith formation with rigorous academics enhanced by International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) curriculum. Targeted at families seeking Catholic education with academic excellence and faith formation.
• Discovery Center Preschool NAEYC-accredited preschool program serving children ages 33 months to 5 years with full-day and part-time options, featuring a 4 Star Parent Aware Rating and wrap-around care services available before and after school plus summer program.
• Sacrament Preparation Religious education program preparing students and adults for Sacraments of Initiation including Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist, as well as Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, and Marriage.
• Extended Day Program Before and after-school childcare program (7:00am-7:50am and 2:25pm-6:00pm) serving children in grades K-8, including scheduled per-session care, add-on days, school release day care, and full summer programming.
• Athletics Program Team sports program for boys and girls in grades 4-8 including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and ultimate frisbee, operated under the 4HG (For His Glory) Catholic Schools Center of Excellence athletic framework.
• Clubs and After-School Programs Extracurricular activities including art, band, choir, Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Legos, robotics, chess, and math competitions (MATHCOUNTS and Math Masters).
• Youth Ministry (AYM) Youth ministry program connecting children and teens in grades 7-8 to explore faith through age-appropriate activities, mission trips, and community service opportunities.
• School Support Services Academic support including learning specialist services, special education coordination with Minneapolis Public Schools, and school counseling through Phoenix School Counseling.
• SeptemberFest Annual community celebration featuring carnival, live entertainment, food, beverages, raffles, bingo, and home run derby as the school's largest fundraising event.
• Christmas Tree Lot Annual parish fundraiser selling Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands from Wolcyn Tree Farms with online pre-purchase options and local delivery.
• Scrip Program No-selling fundraising program through Great Lakes Scrip Center allowing families to raise money by purchasing gift cards from 700+ retailers at a discount of 2-15%, which becomes revenue for the school.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mission Haiti Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnunciation Church supports Mission Haiti Inc. which provides education, elder care, and sustainable farming in Leogane, Haiti. Annunciation's sister school, Annunciation Leogane, opened in 1998 and is managed by Mission Haiti Inc.'s partners, the Haitian Sisters of the Companions of Jesus. The church also sponsors immersion trips to Haiti for parishioners and supports projects including The Village of Jesus (elder care home), Bethleem Farm, and College Couer de Marie (secondary school).
• 4HG (Catholic Schools Center of Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catholic Schools Center of Excellence developed the 4HG program to create a healthy sports culture in Catholic schools. Working with local professional athletes, 4HG equips coaches to ensure kids have fun and improve while keeping a Christian focus. Annunciation's athletic programs operate under the 4HG philosophy emphasizing effort, teamwork, and playing For His Glory.
• Phoenix School CounselingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnunciation contracts with Phoenix School Counseling to provide counseling services. They employ Licensed School Counselors, School Psychologists, Mental Health Practitioners, and Licensed Social Workers serving over 50 Catholic Schools throughout Minnesota.
• CKC Good FoodminorOthersCKC Good Food services Annunciation's school lunch program featuring hot lunch, vegetarian option or sandwich, and milk. The Free Lunch Program is also available.
• Wolcyn Tree Farms & NurseryminorOthersFamily-owned and operated business that has been producing quality evergreen trees for 50 years. Annunciation's Christmas Tree Lot sells Minnesota grown trees including Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, White Pine and Scotch Pine.
• Mint OrthodonticsminorOthersMint Orthodontics is the 2026 raffle sponsor for SeptemberFest. Grand prize is $5000 cash, 2nd prize $750 cash, 3rd prize $250 cash.
• Great Lakes Scrip CenterminorOthersScrip program partner offering gift cards for over 700 of the country's biggest retailers. Annunciation buys Scrip at a discount and resells to families at full face value, with the discount (2-15%) becoming Annunciation's revenue.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nativity of Mary Catholic School: Catholic K-8 parish school in Bloomington, MN, operating under the same Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Directly comparable in faith-based mission, K-8 structure, tuition model, and Twin Cities geographic market.
• Our Lady of Grace Catholic School: Catholic K-8 parish school in Edina, MN under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Comparable in faith-based K-8 structure, tuition model, and suburban Minneapolis service area.
• St. Helena Catholic School: Catholic K-8 parish school located within Minneapolis and governed by the same archdiocese. Closely comparable in size, tuition-based funding model, faith-formation curriculum, and community-serving mission.

Broad incumbents

• Cretin-Derham Hall: Catholic co-ed 9-12 high school in St. Paul under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Comparable Catholic identity and Twin Cities market but does not serve the K-8 segment.
• Providence Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Plymouth, MN offering a faith-based liberal arts curriculum. Comparable in faith-based identity and archdiocesan affiliation, but larger and broader in grade span than Annunciation.
• Benilde-St. Margaret's School: Catholic 7-12 school in St. Louis Park, MN, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Comparable in Catholic mission and Twin Cities market but serves grades 7-12 at a larger scale.
• Totino-Grace High School: Catholic 9-12 school in Fridley, MN, also operated under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Comparable in faith-based identity and archdiocesan sponsorship but limited to secondary grades.

Emerging players

• Breck School: Independent PK-12 private school in Golden Valley, MN. Comparable in private K-12 structure, Minneapolis-area market, and extended-day offerings, though non-faith-based and tuition-only funding model.
• Minnehaha Academy: Private Christian PK-12 school in Minneapolis serving a similar geographic market. Comparable in private faith-influenced K-12 structure but non-Catholic affiliation makes it a partial-overlap competitor for tuition-paying families.

Others

• Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Catholic Schools: Parent organization and system operator for Catholic schools across the Twin Cities, including Annunciation itself. Relevant as the governing ecosystem that determines consolidation, tuition policy, and curricular standards affecting Annunciation's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/annunciationmsp
• Instagraminstagram.com/annunciationparishmsp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/annunciation-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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