Giving

Annual Giving 2023

DWS cultivates meaningful relationships between our teachers and students, creating a supportive and engaging environment of Waldorf community members. Additionally, we strive, through our multicultural education, to teach respect and an understanding of diversity within our community and our world.  

 

Thank you for believing in what we do! We appreciate your support and commitment to providing a Waldorf education to our students.  Your gift supports our students and faculty and helps ensure a Waldorf education for not only our current students, but future students as well. 

Why Give?
When you make a financial donation to our school, you are becoming a part of a group of people that cares deeply about the world. Through our incredible commitment to a positive future for our children, we can change the world into a place of greater possibility and peace. Each day, our faculty and staff (with the help of parents and grandparents) provide an environment for our children where they are loved, nurtured, educated and truly seen and heard. We are so fortunate to have such a meaningful and conscious learning environment for our children. The children are truly the blessings at the center of the school and, with your donation, we can continue to provide this inspiring education for them.

What Does My Donation Accomplish?
Your donation helps limit tuition increases, support full programs, strengthens faculty compensation, provides maintenance of our school facility and grounds and maintains an economically-diverse student population. Each year, tuition and fees are set at a level that will support the school’s programs and needs and yet remain affordable to a broad range of families. Our fundraising efforts allow our school to provide a full Waldorf education—academics, movement and physical education, foreign language, handwork and woodwork, music, gardening, drama, and fine art.

Are There Other Benefits to Giving?
Yes! Gifts to the Annual Fund and other donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent of IRS regulations.

How Do I Get a Matching Gift?
Many employers will match the funds you donate to our school. Please check with your employer to see if you are eligible.

Ways to Donate

  • Online: Two ways to give now via bank account or credit card:
    • Blackbaud: Annual Giving donations.
    • PayPal: Enter a note as to children or classes who should receive funds.
       
  • Check: Mail a check to Davis Waldorf School, School Director, 3100 Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA 95616. 
     
  • Employer Match: Check with your employer to see if they will match a donation to a non-profit organization and double your gift!  See if your employer will match your donation! (Scroll down to search for your company.)
  • Become a DWS Sustainer! Sign up to give monthly and help us make a difference all year long.

Davis Waldorf School is a 501(c)(3) non profit, and all donations are tax deductible.  Our Tax ID is 68-0100520. 

Thank you for supporting our school and students.