Giving to PWS

Join a Tradition of Giving

Pasadena Waldorf School is sustained supported and enriched through charitable gifts made by parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and foundations. This vital support ensures our school’s ability to continue to offer a rich and inspiring Waldorf education to our students.

Your support is both vital and appreciated

How your gift helps:

  • Closes the gap between the tuition revenue we receive and our actual annual operating expenses

  • Recruits and retains talented and dedicated Waldorf teachers and staff

  • Provides over $920,000 in Tuition Assistance and scholarships to families who would not otherwise have access to a Waldorf education

  • Offers a rich Waldorf curriculum from parent-child classes all the way through 12th grade.

PWS students are immersed in a vigorous academic curriculum supported by music, movement, languages, applied and performing arts. The depth and breadth of a Waldorf education is dependent upon the generous gifts of many, and we thank you for your support.

The PWS Annual Fund

Annual Fund contributions are essential to the day-to-day operations of the school, as tuition does not cover the full cost of a Waldorf education. This vibrant education depends upon your generous tax-deductible gifts to go directly to underwriting everyday expenses that make learning possible in the classroom. From the classroom itself to the teachers in the classroom, and to the students’ experiences, your tax-deductible gifts make a difference every day for every student. We ask our trustees, parents, and employees, to make the PWS Annual Fund a priority for philanthropic giving. We aim for 100% participation and encourage community members to make a meaningful gift within their financial means. Gifts range from $50 to more than $25,000. It is the act of giving rather than the amount of the gift, that truly matters. Please consider a recurring monthly gift to maximize your giving capacity.

The Scholarship for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

The PWS Scholarship for racial Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity was created to support the enrollment and retention of a diverse student body at the Pasadena Waldorf School. The scholarship is open to any student who would also qualify for enrollment and Tuition Assistance at PWS. The scholarship is meant to help cover costs above the qualified Tuition Assistance amount to help retain current students and welcome new students into the community. Our goal is to raise enough funds to maintain enrollment of our existing scholars, and offer scholarships to new PWS students.

There are so many ways to give.

  • Turn everyday shopping into classroom and school dollars! Our passive giving programs allow you to contribute to PWS while doing your regular shopping. These programs do not require an additional contribution – and don’t cost you a penny extra!  Many retailers have passive giving programs for tax purposes, and will give a donation to PWS when you shop with them. These programs require minimal set-up and no extra cost to you.  Click here to go see our Passive Giving/Free Money for PWS partners.

  • In-kind donations are donations of goods or professional services rather than straight monetary gifts. Examples of in-kind contributions include gift certificates, experiences, travel, and unique items for our Elves’ Faire Community Marketplace, school equipment, services, vehicles, and more. At PWS, we are grateful for the incredible community partners throughout the San Gabriel Valley and beyond who support our school. To learn more, contact the PWS Development Office at development@pasadenawaldorf.org.

  • If you own long-term appreciated stock that is subject to capital gains tax liability, you can avoid the tax by making a gift of your appreciated stock to Pasadena Waldorf School. The benefits of gifting your appreciated stock include no capital gains tax on the appreciation, receiving a charitable deduction equal to the full value of your stock gift to PWS, and supporting the education of a child you love. To learn more email the PWS Development Office at development@pasadenawaldorf.org.

  • How do you leave a legacy for a lifetime? How do you influence the life of a child? Through the deferred giving program at PWS, your generous spirit will continue to live through our remarkable children and school. Planned giving options include: bequests, insurance policies, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable gift annuities, and beneficiary designations. Contact your tax and/or financial advisor and contact the PWS Development Office at development@pasadenawaldorf.org.

  • All proceeds support our school when you shop at our very own Wishing Well for gifts for all ages, school supplies, jewelry, books for children and adults, and more. The Wishing Well store is conveniently located adjacent to the parking lot on the Machris Mariposa Campus.