St. Thomas More Center - Panora, IA
Endowment Fund
The St. Thomas More Center – Catholic Youth Camp – located in Panora, Iowa serves the people of the Diocese by offering a place for retreat and reflection. Every summer, 1,800 children and young adults gather for a week of camp where they can learn and grow in their faith.
PURPOSE OF THE FUND: The CYC endowment fund finances many of the necessary renovations that allow the Center to stay up-to-date with its existing facilities.
- Established in January 2014
- Value as of December 31, 2016 = $386,527.89
The minimum donation for this fund is $25. Typical donation amounts are $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more. Thank you!


Building and Maintenance Fund
- Established primarily with Funds from donations in honor of Bishop Charron
- Established in December 2016
- Value as of December 31, 2016 = $7,067.54
- Distributions determined by STMC Advisory Board
- “Bishop Charron portion directed toward projects in Charron Hall
The minimum donation for this fund is $25. Typical donation amounts are $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more. Thank you!
Catholic Youth Camp Sponsorship Fund
St. Thomas More Center – The Catholic Youth Camp – located in Panora, Iowa serves the people of the Diocese by offering a place for retreat and reflection. Every summer, 1,800 children and young adults gather for a week of camp where they can learn and grow in their faith. The CYC fund to endows many of the necessary renovations that allow the Center to stay up-to-date with its existing facilities.
- Established with Funds from various donations & grants
- Established in December 2016
- Value as of December 31, 2016 = $8,077.18
- Funds used to provide CYC sponsorships for at-risk and disadvantaged youth
The minimum donation for this fund is $25. Typical donation amounts are $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more. Thank you!
