Powering Our Purpose
Your generosity enhances the overall educational experience for each of our students, supports professional development opportunities for our teachers, helps us care for our historic campus, and funds financial aid that makes us accessible to more families.
You’re helping us change the world.
We are exceptionally grateful to our supportive community and inspired by the deepening philanthropic culture at our school. Your donations enable us to provide a holistic education that develops tomorrow’s leaders. We know that the roots of stewardship planted today will flourish for generations. Thank you for your generosity. We are proud to be in partnership with you.
Supporting Our School:
How Your Contributions Make a Difference
At the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, we value every family's role in creating a vibrant educational community. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you understand the impact of your contributions.
Annual Fund: Fueling Everyday Learning
Supporting Our Daily Journey: Your contributions to the Annual Fund serve as the bedrock of our school. They directly bolster our operating budget, ensuring that our students enjoy the best tools, materials, and resources. Whether it's a Kindergartener's cutting board or a Sixth Grader's compass, your donations help enhance daily learning.
Affordability for All: We're committed to making Waldorf education accessible to all families. By keeping tuition affordable, we open our doors to a diverse community. But this commitment means tuition doesn't fully cover our costs. The Annual Fund bridges this gap, allowing us to maintain accessible tuition rates for all.
Ongoing Support: The Annual Fund isn't a one-time campaign. It's an ongoing effort throughout the year. While there are various opportunities to show your support, the Annual Fund is the backbone that ensures we meet our financial needs. Every gift, regardless of size, matters and helps the entire school community thrive.
Learn more about our Annual Fund.
EITC Program: Empowering Student Futures
Scholarships for All: Our EITC program supports families who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford a Waldorf education. Through scholarships, it paves the way for promising students to join our school, nurturing their intellectual and personal growth.
Tax Benefits for Businesses: By contributing to our EITC program, local businesses gain valuable tax credits. It's a win-win situation: businesses can support the community while reaping the rewards of tax incentives.
Purposeful Giving: Your donations to the EITC program have a specific mission – providing financial aid to students. Your generosity enables children from various backgrounds to access the transformative benefits of a Waldorf education.
Learn more about our EITC Program.
A Joint Effort
It's important to understand that both the Annual Fund and the EITC program play vital roles in supporting our school. While the Annual Fund maintains our day-to-day operations and keeps tuition accessible, the EITC program provides crucial scholarships for deserving students.
The annual appeal for the Annual Fund and EITC contributions represent the combined efforts of our entire community. Together, we ensure that Waldorf education remains an enriching experience for all families.
We're grateful for your commitment to our school's success. Your support in either or both programs, regardless of the amount, is instrumental. With your generosity, we continue to create a nurturing environment where every child thrives.
Ways to Give
Our community of supporters gives in many ways, including: online, by check, through PA Tax Credit/EITC and OSTC contributions, gifts to the Annual Fund and Fund-a-Need, participation in the Annual Benefit, and Corporate Matching programs.
If you give online via credit card, you can choose to make a sustaining gift.
Become a monthly Sustainer and make a difference the whole year long.
You may also send a check to:
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
6000 Wayne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
There are lots of options when you make a gift to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia.
Sustainer gifts: Become a monthly Sustainer and make a difference the whole year long.
Donate a cash gift to the Annual Fund online: Every gift, no matter how big or small, will make a huge difference to advance our mission. Click here to make a donation or mail a check to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, 6000 Wayne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Donate a non-cash gift: There are many ways to give back that can benefit you as well. Giving from your IRA, transferring stocks, or contributing from a donor-advised fund are ways to consider donating today. Click here to contact us.
Create a legacy with the Waldorf School of Philadelphia: Giving a gift in your will to create a legacy with the Waldorf School of Philadelphia is a powerful commitment to our work and mission for generations to come. You can support the Waldorf School of Philadelphia forever without paying a cent today, using this free will-writing tool. It’s an easy way to protect the people and causes you care about the most and help the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. You can also use this tool to help get your affairs in order before speaking with an attorney.
Employer match and workplace giving: Some employers will match your gift to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia. In addition, some companies offer a payroll deduction plan. Please talk to your Human Resources department.
PA tax credits: Individuals and businesses who pay state taxes in Pennsylvania can make a gift to the Waldorf School of Philadelphia, and receive 90% of that contribution back in the form of a tax credit. It costs a dime to give a dollar. Click here to learn more.
For a conversation about other ways to make a gift, email Denzel Murdaugh, Director of Development, at development@phillywaldorf.com.