St. James School

The Leo Foundation

  • 1945

    • After acquiring a vacant Boy Scout camp on Manning Lake, NH, the Leo Foundation incorporated as tax-exempt entity.

  • 1954

    • Press Release: The Leo Foundation is one of several recognized by the Ressell Sage Foundation and is dedicated to religious, educational and charitable work.

    • Announces school to be run on non-denominational basis.

    • Foundation Officers:

      • Rev. E.R. Townsend of Washington, DC as President

      • Raymond Lautz, Vice President

      • Leonard W. Francis, Treasurer

      • Mrs. Lachmund, Secretary

  • 1974 - 1980

  • 1975

    • The Leo Foundation became:

      • Alumni of St. James School Inc

      • St. James School of New Haven, Inc.

  • 1979

    • The St. James Foundation

  • 1978

    • Empty school suffers year-long loss of Tax Exempt status.

  • 1994 Court Decision Sites 1977 Case

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