St Dorothy

What St Dorothy does

St. Dorothy Roman Catholic School is a parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school serving students from Pre-K (ages 3-4) through 8th grade, located at 1225 Burmont Road in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania within Delaware County. The school operates under the authority of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and is led by Principal Karen Tomasetti with Monsignor Prior serving as Pastor. Its core academic offering combines a religious curriculum anchored in Sadlier's "We Believe" textbook series, an Advanced Mathematics Program for students with strong mathematical aptitude, and technology integration managed by a dedicated technology coordinator. Beyond academics, the school delivers a broad extracurricular portfolio including CYO Athletics (covering roughly a dozen sports from K-8), the CARES before- and after-school care program (7am-6pm), Academic Support Services via an Intervention Support Team, and a Service Corps community-service program. Operational infrastructure includes the FACTS Information System for enrollment and tuition management and a Homework Express platform for grades 5-8.

The school's revenue model is multi-stream and donation-dependent. Tuition from enrolled families is the primary recurring revenue source, billed through FACTS. Because tuition alone does not cover operating costs, the school relies on layered fundraising: an Annual Fund Drive with tiered donor recognition (Friend of St. Dot's up to $99 through the Msgr. Helduser Society at $2,500+); Dot's Delco Week — an annual multi-event fundraiser (Treasure Run 5K, Sapphire Stroll, movie night, Emerald Evening adult gala, silent auction, raffles) evolved from the earlier Oktoberfest Fair; the DOTS Dollars scrip gift-card program yielding tuition credits; and the BLOCS-administered EITC scholarship program enabling Pennsylvania businesses to direct tax-credit-funded scholarships. Spirit wear sales provide ancillary merchandise revenue. The Development Committee, established circa 2004 in response to budgetary pressure, coordinates fundraising and enrollment initiatives.

St. Dorothy targets families within the Drexel Hill and Delaware County parish community seeking a Pre-K-8 Catholic education integrated with academic instruction, sacramental preparation (First Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation), and community belonging. Marketing and admissions flow primarily through the parish referral network (church bulletin, weekly liturgies), the school's website, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), email newsletters, and an annual Open House during Catholic Schools Week. The school is accredited by Middle States and participates in Archdiocesan programs and events. It is not a venture-backed or publicly traded entity; it is a non-profit ministry of the Catholic Church with no external shareholders.

Name

St Dorothy

Legal name

St. Dorothy Roman Catholic School

Website

https://saintdorothy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Dorothy Roman Catholic School is a non-profit parish-affiliated Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic elementary school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, serving families in Delaware County with tuition, Annual Fund donations, and the Dot's Delco Week fundraiser under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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 elementary education
• Parochial K-8 education
• Religious education services
• Before after school care
• Youth athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Drexel Hill

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Tuition payments from families for educational services covering Pre-K through 8th grade education
2. Annual Fund Donations: Annual fund drive with donor levels: Msgr. Helduser Society ($2500+), IHM/Mercy Club ($1000-$2499), Green and White Club ($500-$999), Fran Dunphy Challenge ($250-$499), Charger Club ($100-$249), Friend of St. Dot's (up to $99)
3. Dot's Delco Week Fundraiser: Annual fundraising week including Treasure Run 5K, Sapphire Stroll, Silver Screen Movie Night, Emerald Evening event, silent auction, and raffles
4. DOTS Dollars Scrip Program: Gift card sales where percentage of each purchase goes toward tuition credits and school donations
5. EITC Scholarship Program: Educational Improvement Tax Credit program allowing businesses to donate to BLOCS for student scholarships
6. Spirit Wear Sales: Sale of branded school merchandise including clothing and accessories

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Dorothy Roman Catholic School is a parish-affiliated Catholic elementary school in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania that provides full-day academic, religious, and extracurricular programming for students from Pre-K (ages 3-4) through 8th grade. The school delivers core academics, Catholic faith formation, sacramental preparation, CYO athletics, arts programs, before/after-school care, and family-community programming, operating under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Revenue is generated primarily through family tuition, Annual Fund donations, EITC scholarships, gift-card scrip, spirit-wear sales, and annual community fundraising events such as Dot's Delco Week.

Product overview

St. Dorothy Roman Catholic School offers a comprehensive K-8 Catholic education with a multi-product portfolio. The core academic programs include Religious Curriculum, Advanced Mathematics Program, and Technology Integration across all grade levels. Support services include the CARES before/after school program and Academic Support Services including the Intervention Support Team and enrichment programs. The school provides the Homework Express system for grades 5-8 and uses the FACTS Information System for administrative/tuition management. Athletics are delivered through CYO Sports, and the school maintains active fundraising through the DOTS Dollars Scrip Program and Annual Fund. Student activities include the Service Corps community service program and various annual events.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• CARES Program Before- and after-school supervised care program for currently enrolled St. Dorothy students, operating from 7am before school and until 6pm after dismissal, available as an add-on service to families.
• CYO Athletics Catholic Youth Organization sports program offering organized competitive athletics for grades K-8, including baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, field hockey, flag football, girls lacrosse, soccer, softball, track, and volleyball.
• DOTS Dollars Scrip Program Gift-card based scrip fundraising program in which participating families purchase gift cards to participating retailers and a percentage of each purchase is credited toward their tuition and contributed back to the school.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBLOCS is an independent charitable organization that administers the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program for St. Dorothy School. Businesses in Pennsylvania can receive up to 90% tax credit by donating to BLOCS, which designates funds to St. Dorothy for student scholarships. This partnership helps families with financial need access Catholic education.
• Upper Darby School DistrictminorOthersSt. Dorothy School follows the Upper Darby School District for weather-related closings and delays, ensuring consistency with the surrounding public school district.
• Bryn Mawr Running Co.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Dot's Treasure Run 5K event - provides timing and support for the annual race through Drexel Hill streets.
• Archdiocese of PhiladelphiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Dorothy School operates under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, following its curriculum standards, accreditation (Middle States), and policies. The school participates in Archdiocesan programs and events.
• John Serock CateringminorOthersProvides catering for the Diamond Drive-Thru event during Dot's Delco Week, offering pork sandwiches for sale.
• The Yard Pub (Havertown, PA)minorOthersHost venue for the Emerald Evening adult fundraising event during Dot's Delco Week.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• St. Eugene Catholic School: K-8 Catholic school in Primos/Clifton Heights within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, serving nearby Delaware County families with a comparable tuition-and-fundraising model. Competitor for the same regional Catholic-school market.
• St. Pius X Catholic School: K-8 Catholic school in Broomall, Marple Township, within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable parochial model with religious education, athletics, and active fundraising — competing for the same Delaware County feeder families.
• St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School: Parochial K-8 Catholic school in Media, PA, part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Comparable offering profile (religious curriculum, CYO athletics, fundraising-driven nonprofit model) competing for Delaware County Catholic families.
• St. Francis of Assisi School: Catholic K-8 school in Springfield, PA, operating under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with similar tuition, Annual Fund, and CYO athletics structure. Direct competitor for Catholic families in adjacent Delaware County submarkets.
• St. Andrew Catholic School: K-8 Catholic school in Drexel Hill within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, offering religious curriculum, athletics, and before/after care. Directly competes with St. Dorothy for parish-aligned families in the same immediate geographic market.
• Holy Child Academy: Catholic K-8 school in Drexel Hill under the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with parallel academic, athletic, and faith formation programs. Closest head-to-head peer given shared neighborhood, grade range, and parish-school model.
• St. Bernadette Catholic School: Parochial K-8 Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia serving the Drexel Hill/Lansdowne area. Operates under the same archdiocesan accreditation framework and competes for the same Delaware County Catholic families seeking Pre-K-8 education.

Others

• BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools): Independent charitable organization that administers Pennsylvania's EITC program for Catholic schools including St. Dorothy. Functions as an enabling partner — channeling business tax-credit donations into student scholarships — rather than a direct competitor.
• FACTS (Nel'sons): Vendor of the FACTS Information System used by St. Dorothy for tuition management and enrollment. Adjacent technology infrastructure provider rather than a peer institution; included to reflect the school's core operational platform.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Catholic Schools Office: Central office overseeing all Archdiocesan Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region, including St. Dorothy. Sets curriculum standards, accreditation, and policies for ~100+ parish schools across the five-county area.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StDorothySchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/StDots
• Instagraminstagram.com/stdotsschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-dorothy

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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