Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.

Catholic K-12 Educationmcdonellareacatholicschools.org

McDonell Area Catholic Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit PreK-12 Catholic school system in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, operating four schools under Diocesan oversight and serving local families through faith-based liberal arts education, athletics, and fine arts programs.

Company typePrivate
Founded1874
HeadquartersChippewa Falls, United States
Headcount51–100
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. does

McDonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. (MACS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit PreK-12 Catholic school system headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, operating under the oversight of the local Roman Catholic Diocese. Founded in 1874, MACS comprises four schools — St. Charles Preschool & Primary School (Little Macks 3K through grade 2), Holy Ghost Elementary School (grades 3-5), Notre Dame Middle School (grades 6-8), and McDonell Central Catholic High School (grades 9-12) — delivering faith-based liberal arts education integrated with athletics, fine arts, and campus ministry. The technology stack is commodity edtech: Google Classroom for student learning management and RenWeb/FACTS for the family portal, enrollment, and student information, with MACSTV providing live streaming for events.

MACS's revenue mechanics are diversified across tuition payments (subsidized by the Wisconsin Parental Choice state scholarship program and the Guardian Angel tuition assistance fund), a recurring philanthropic base built around a 4,000+ member alumni network, annual fundraising events (Spaghetti Spectacular, Spring Spectacular, Spirit of the Macks, Fall Craft Show), a Scrip gift-card rebate program, corporate sponsorships, and a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) perpetual endowment — the McDonell High School Foundation, Inc. — that disburses 4-5% of principal annually. The system completed a $3.7 million Witness the Difference capital campaign in 2021-2025 and is currently executing a 2030 Strategic Plan. Day-to-day operations are managed by President Molly Bushman with oversight from an Education Commission representing the supporting parishes (Bishop's office, Notre Dame, St. Peter, Holy Ghost), and the school maintains active booster organizations across athletics, fine arts, faith formation, and home-and-school functions.

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.
Legal name: McDonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.
Website: https://mcdonellareacatholicschools.org
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1874
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 51–100 employees
Short description: McDonell Area Catholic Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit PreK-12 Catholic school system in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, operating four schools under Diocesan oversight and serving local families through faith-based liberal arts education, athletics, and fine arts programs.
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Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. industry classification

Industry

Product category: Catholic K-12 Education
NAICS: Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)
SIC: Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry: Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)
akta.pro secondary industry: Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF)

Keywords

Catholic K-12 education
Faith-based schooling
Liberal arts education
Early childhood education
College preparatory programs

Where Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Chippewa Falls
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

Tuition: Tuition payments from families for PreK-12 Catholic education across four schools (St. Charles, Holy Ghost, Notre Dame Middle School, and McDonell Central Catholic High School). The Mack Path program and Wisconsin Parental Choice program provide affordability pathways.
Annual Fundraising Campaigns: The Witness the Difference campaign raised $3.7 million for faculty salary/professional development ($1.5M), Guardian Angel tuition assistance fund ($1.5M), and facility repairs/upgrades including security ($700K).
McDonell High School Foundation: A 501(c)(3) Perpetual Fund that disburses investment earnings in the range of 4-5% of principal annually without jeopardizing the corpus. Supports the school system through endowed funds.
Scrip Program: Fundraising through gift card purchases where the school receives a percentage back from participating retailers. Families purchase gift cards for everyday shopping.
Event Fundraising: Major annual events including Spaghetti Spectacular (Catholic Schools Week kickoff), Spring Spectacular (Hall of Fame induction dinner), Spirit of the Macks (athletic booster fundraiser), and Fall Craft Show.
Corporate Sponsorships: Local businesses sponsor various programs and events, providing financial support in exchange for recognition and brand association with the school.
Planned Giving: Bequests in wills, estate plans designating McDonell Area Catholic Schools as beneficiary, gifts of securities, retirement plans, or life insurance policies naming the school as beneficiary.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Annual	Wisconsin Parental Choice

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. product offering

Product offering

Core offering

McDonell Area Catholic Schools operates a unified PreK-12 Catholic liberal arts school system in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, delivering faith-based academic instruction across four schools: St. Charles Preschool & Primary School (Little Macks 3K, 4K, K-2), Holy Ghost Elementary School (3-5), Notre Dame Middle School (6-8), and McDonell Central Catholic High School (9-12). The system sells annual tuition-based enrollment supported by athletics, fine arts, campus ministry, and tuition-assistance programs including the Mack Path, Guardian Angel Fund, and the Wisconsin Parental Choice scholarship.

Product overview

McDonell Area Catholic Schools (MACS) is a PreK-12 Catholic school system operating as a unified educational institution with four distinct schools: St. Charles Preschool & Primary School (PreK-2), Holy Ghost Elementary School (3-5), Notre Dame Middle School (6-8), and McDonell Central Catholic High School (9-12). The system provides Catholic liberal arts education centered on Jesus Christ, combining academic excellence with spiritual formation, athletics, and fine arts programs. Supplementary programs include the Mack Chat podcast for community engagement, the Scrip fundraising program, the Guardian Angel Fund for tuition assistance, a Student Ambassador Program, and the McDonell Foundation perpetual fund. The schools are located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, and serve students from preschool through high school graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

The Mack Way: The culture of MACS schools projecting the light of Christ aligned to core values: faith, honor, academic excellence, healthy living, community, and servant leadership.
Little Macks
Mack Chat
Guardian Angel Fund
The Macks

Companies that use Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
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AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Smiskey DesignsminorOthersLocal, alum-owned apparel company that operates the MACS online apparel store for year-round purchases of branded merchandise.
Eau Claire Hometown RadiocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProduces the 30-minute Mack Chat podcast for MACS, featuring a wide variety of guests with ties to the MACS community. Podcast is distributed through Spotify, iHeart Radio, and other platforms.
Northwestern BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank that sponsors the Mack Chat podcast, supporting school communications and community engagement.
Supporting Parishes (Bishop, Notre Dame, St. Peter, Holy Ghost)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple Catholic parishes support and partner with MACS, including the Bishop's office, Notre Dame Parish, St. Peter Parish in Tilden, and Holy Ghost Parish. These parishes provide student enrollment, volunteer support, and financial contributions.
Corporate SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal businesses sponsor various MACS programs and events, providing financial support in exchange for recognition and brand association with the school system.
Casa Hogar PeruminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrphanage in Peru that MACS students and faculty visit annually on mission trips. 13 students and 3 faculty members participate in visits to the orphanage serving 64 children and 8 families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

Seton Catholic Schools: Archdiocese of Milwaukee umbrella organization operating multiple Catholic elementary schools under shared central administration — closely mirrors MACS' four-school unified governance structure.
Xavier Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 system in Appleton, WI with multi-campus structure, parish partnerships, and Wisconsin Parental Choice participation that mirrors the MACS operating model.
Catholic Memorial High School: Catholic co-educational high school in Waukesha, WI offering faith-based college-prep education with athletics, fine arts, and campus ministry — directly comparable to McDonell Central Catholic High School.
Pacelli Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 system in Stevens Point, WI providing diocesan-faith-based education with tuition assistance, athletics, and community fundraising models directly parallel to MACS.
Notre Dame de la Baie Academy: Catholic K-12 school in Green Bay, WI with faith-based liberal arts education, athletics, and Diocesan oversight comparable to McDonell Central Catholic High School and the broader MACS system.
Roncalli Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 system in Manitowoc, WI offering faith formation, academics, and athletics under a Wisconsin diocese — comparable scale, structure, and competitive set to MACS.
Aquinas Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 system in La Crosse, WI serving western Wisconsin with similar diocesan structure, parish-based enrollment, and Wisconsin Parental Choice participation.
Regis Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 school system headquartered in Eau Claire, WI, just 15 miles from Chippewa Falls. Operates multiple schools under one diocese with the same tuition, fundraising, and Wisconsin Parental Choice dynamics as MACS.
Marshfield Area Catholic Schools: Catholic PreK-12 system in Marshfield, WI serving a similar mid-size rural Wisconsin community with comparable demographics, tuition model, and parish network.

Broad incumbents

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District: Public school district serving the same Chippewa Falls geography — the primary tuition-free competitor for K-12 enrollment and a key determinant of MACS' enrollment funnel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries5 records

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.

What does Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. do?

Is Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. a public or private company?

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. founded?

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. was founded in 1874. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. based?

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. is headquartered in Chippewa Falls, United States, in the North America region.

How does Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. make money?

Seven revenue lines are on record. Tuition is the primary driver. The others are annual Fundraising Campaigns, mcDonell High School Foundation, scrip Program, event Fundraising, corporate Sponsorships and planned Giving.

Who are Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.'s main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Seton Catholic Schools, Xavier Catholic Schools, Catholic Memorial High School, Pacelli Catholic Schools, Notre Dame de la Baie Academy, Roncalli Catholic Schools, Aquinas Catholic Schools, Regis Catholic Schools and Marshfield Area Catholic Schools. Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. have an API?

No public API is recorded for Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc..

What industry is Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc. in?

Mcdonell Area Catholic Schools, Inc.'s product category is Catholic K-12 Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAJABAC, Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools, with a secondary code of EDACABAF, Faith-Based Preschools. Its NAICS code is 6111 and its SIC code is 8200.