GIVING

Kindle the hearth community fund

This year’s Annual Community Fund is more than a fundraising drive; it is a way to fuel the hearth that powers our school. With a goal of $200,000, we seek to ensure that WIWS remains a welcoming, accessible, and financially sustainable institution for all families.

We are asking for 100% participation from our community - every household, contributing in a way that is meaningful to them.

2024 be a part of kindling the hearth

As we gather around the hearth of our shared community, we are reminded of the warmth, light, and sustenance that our collective efforts bring. The flame that burns in the heart of Whidbey Island Waldorf School is kindled by the love, care, and generosity of people like you. It is a flame that grows stronger with each passing year, reaching out to touch new families, new children, and new futures.

At WIWS, we are not just shaping young minds; we are nurturing the hearts and spirits of future citizens who will carry the lessons of compassion, creativity, and critical thinking into the world. Our unique approach to education draws from the deep well of Waldorf philosophy, where intellect, artistry, and practical life skills come together to guide children through their formative years.

As we celebrate 100 years of Waldorf Education worldwide and 35 years of its life on Whidbey Island, we are grateful for all that has been accomplished. Yet, we know that sustaining this flame requires more than just reflection—it requires action. It requires the continued support of our community.

Each donation you make - whether large or small - adds another log to the fire, helping to sustain and grow WIWS for future generations. To ensure 100% participation we will be sponsoring a fun activity on Friday December 6th here at the school.

When you contribute to the Kindle the Hearth Community Fund, you are helping ensure that our school remains a beacon of light, a place where young people learn to be stewards of the earth and compassionate leaders for tomorrow.

Did you Know?

  • 60% of students at WIWS receive tuition adjustment

  • In 2024 alone, WIWS will provide families with over $500,000 in tuition adjustment

  • All proceeds will go toward tuition adjustment.

As we make progress as a community toward our goal…

  • The graphic above will change

  • Our Progress will be tracked on the graphic

  • Updates to the graphic will be weekly

“As a 2014 Alumni parent, I give to help ensure other children can experience the fulfillment of learning through the “eye of the discoverer” as my daughter did.
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— WIWS Alumni parent, Kaci Cheyne
“We celebrate the Annual Giving campaign and honor all that is consistently being done for the school and the wonderful children who attend WIWS! Deep gratitude always! ”
— WIWS Current & Alumni parents Cherub & Denis Zimmermann & family
 

Development

Whidbey Island Waldorf School is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) learning organization that depends on donations from current parents and employees, alumni parents and students, grandparents, community members and friends, and business owners. In fact, tuition accounts for approximately 80% of our school’s overall budget. Your support ensures that we can provide 30% or more of our students with tuition adjustmeent, another 30% of students with sibling discounts, continue to support faculty and staff professional development, and care for our buildings and beautiful 6-acre campus.

Philanthropy is a vital component to the success of Whidbey Island Waldorf School

To gift a child and their family a Waldorf education who otherwise could not afford it, please consider making a donation here on this page via PayPayl, or Venmo, above. Checks are always welcome to WIWS, P.O. 469, Clinton, WA. 98236. Or, come up to the office and drop of a check, or cash. We will be here to thank you! Help us to nurture, grow and support our inspired education. This year we celebrate 38 years!

Parent and Community Engagement

We absolutely cannot run this school without you! Your gifts of your time and talent are essential to the thriving of Whidbey island Waldorf School. Your active support and involvement for work projects, school governance, special events, seasonal festivals, student productions and much more become the many oars rowing the good ship WIWS!

 

Capital Campaign

We are seeking to grow our fundraising capacity to support our Capital Campaign. Updating our septic system, (completed over summer ‘23), renovating and adding to Huckleberry Hall, and building new classrooms and bathrooms will depend on the generosity of many.

 

Fundraising Events

Look for some exciting fundraising events coming up in the future!

 

ways to give

Stock Donations & Gifts

WIWS accepts stock donations and gifts from Donor Advised Funds (DAF).

A stock donation allows you to deduct the stock's FULL market value from your taxable income without paying any taxes on the capital gains. So the capital gains that you would otherwise have to pay taxes on turns into a deduction that will save you taxes on your normal income - you therefore avoid taxes in two places.

How To Corporate Match?

Please contact your employer’s human resources department about how to get your donation to Whidbey Island Waldorf School matched.

Registered name & address: Whidbey Island Waldorf School, 6335 Old Pietila Road, Clinton, WA . 98236

WIWS EIN# is: 91-1305954

 
 

Wish List

The following Wish List was created by the WIWS Board and Administration and are currently ongoing needs:

Priority Needs:

  • Tuition Adjustment Community Fund

  • Capital Maitenance / Improvements

  • Educational Support Services

Gratitudes

Thank you! Donors, 2020-2023

All Whidbey Topsoil, Greater, Kalypso’s Gifts, NW Language and Cultural Center, Queen City Auto Rebuild, Courtney Alampi & Tom Mix, Jim and Deb Alampi, John and Lara Allan, Elizabeth Almengor, Gina Ames, Jamie Anderson and James Attwood, Maryon Attwood, Andrew Baker and Jackie King, Luna Bartholomew, Alf Batiller, Rachel and Edward Bellinger, Karen Benson, Ethan Berkley, Joshua Berkowitz and Leah Flowers, Annabet Berlin, Julie & John Bianchi, John Sherman and Nadia Blood, Leigh Bloom and Michele Sakaguchi, Debbie Borman and Mark Poulos, Davida and Diana Bourgeois, Sally Boyd, Lesley Boyland, Jon and Joy Broughton, Catherine Burke and Justin Maggart, Sarah and Brian Bystrom, Kira Caluza, Chuck and Robyn Canright, Aaron Chaiclin and Isabella Chan, Chanse Cheyne, Kaci Cheyne, Neal and Alissa Collins, Angie Connell and Carissa Morris , Elizabeth and Andy Cook, Charlene Dator, Brian Debronsky and Renee Blair, Linda DiRienzo, willow dolde, Kevin Dunham and Jennifer Goff, Erin and Ross Egge, Carol Elias, Hannah and Molly Elnan-Derse, Ryan and Marthe Elting, Pamela Engler, Judy Feldman, Gena Felton, Craig Fleck and Stephanie Ryan, Carrie Fong and Tessa Huey , James Fowler, Christian and Yumiko Gonzalez, Guillermo Gonzales and Claudia Kiyama, Gabby Guidry, Edson Guimaraes and Mikaela Morgan, Haley and Brian Gutierrez, Cleveland Hall, Melisa and Don Hall, Kelly Hansen and Matthew Daniels, Holly Harlan, Dyanne and Chris Harshman, Gary and Sarah Hess, Ed Hodson and Joan Samson, Kristin Hoelting and Jack Landsbach, Abigail and David Hundley, Chris Hunter and Brook Ott, Hannah Jackson and Eric Jones, Marli and Jason Jenkins, Theresa Mathew and Brock Jenkins, Zinha Jenkins, Kristy and Matt Jewett, Robert and Susan Jones, Jack and Shirley McIntyre Foundation, Linda Kahrs, Tom Kenney and Lisa Siders-Kenney, Richard and Kay Kjellander, Mary Knighton, Mark and Vanessa Kohlhaas, Jeremy and Michele Kyncl, Mary Labovitch, Lance Landquist and Lori Barian, Jesse Levesque & Jonthan Stich, David and Angela Lindstrom, Emma Lloyd and Fred Ruegg, Melanie Lopez Grewal and Miguel Lopez, Justin and Krista MacDonald, Dana MacInnis, Sarah Manchester, Tom and Maureen Marklin, Margaret & Robert Marrowstone, Daria Martel, Heron Lake Press LLC, Jennifer McClain and Ian Dowrey, Trudy and Dylan McDanniel, Jay Miazga and Lisa Stidham, The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation, Michael Morgan, Trevor Morgan and Allison Thacker, Daniel Morin, Lina Newman, Amanda O'Banion, Phillina Batiller and Sean Orfila , Susan Orfila, Mikel and Sam Peabody, Andrea Penglase and James Tolan, Arlin and Ruth Peterman, Steve and Michele Poirier, Rachel and Kit Powell, Kent Rasmussen and Renate Schubert, Jeffrey Rhodes and Jennifer Elias, John and Sonoko Rhodes, Kimberly Robinson, Kristina Rodden, Tim and Christi Rosenberger, Joan Samson and Ed Hodson , Virginia Schmidt, Susanne and Ronald Schnippering, Nathaniel and Jenna Scholz, Ronlyn Schwartz, Joseph Sendek and Annastasia Kovscek, Ron and Eva Sher, Joel and Paula Shrut, Nona Sisk, Sarah Sluis, Michael and Holly Soule, Kaylea Souza, Helen and Andrew Stark, Margaret Taylor, Barbara Terao, Terry Starrett and Barbara Kenney, Elizabeth and Matt Thomas, Jay Thomas and Robin Clark, Caleb Thompson, Skip and Carol Thompson, Billy Tierney and Vanessa Rochon-Tierney, Nick Toombs and Franny Kenney, Andrea and Brooke Trisler, Kevin Voigt and Karina Bergen, Hai Anh Vu and Scott Cheshier, Sarah Walston, Julie Ward, Craig and Frankie West, Kim Wetherell, John and Wren Whitman, Gigi and David Wickwire, Ashelyn Wilson, Heather and Eric Winter, Natasha Zimmerman, Scott Sisk , Denis and Cheryl Zimmermann, Aran and Larisa Zontine, Don and Anne Zontine, Kerry Holland.

 

Gratitude dinners

Thank you to Courtney Alampi, Community and Resource Development Coordinator and WIWS parent, for the idea and creation of the Gratitude Dinner to celebrate WIWS donors and friends. WIWS hosted two such dinners in 22/23, and will host another two in 23/24.

Thank you to Annie Mah, Sarah Bystrom, Renee Blair and Joan Samson for helping to make the Gratitude Dinners last year possible! Thank you to Jesse Young, a new WIWS parent, for offering to take up our Gratitude Dinner this Fall, ‘23!

Ongoing thanks to Judy Feldman and the Organic Farm School for use of the beautiful Feed & Seed building. Thank you to the friends and donors who were there for allowing us to thank and honor you. And thank you to the friends and donors who will be honored and thanked in the future.

Gratitude to the Whidbey Community Foundation

Thanks to the Whidbey Community Foundation for a generous gifting of $2,500 in 2021. That gift was used to continue to diversify our student and parent libraries and student curriculum.

In 2022 WIWS applied for and was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Whidbey Community Foundation (WCF) in large part to bring Kim John Payne, M.Ed, back to our wider community with a WIWS-hosted workshop & talk at the South Whidbey Elementary School.

Other funds from the WCF grant are earmarked for supporting one or two parents in becoming trained to be group leaders and thus become a local resource for ongoing Simplicity Parenting support groups. Also funded by the grant, Payne will train WIWS 7th & 8th grade students in how to be leaders and guides to the younger children in the school. The older children will be prepared to serve as the school’s Student Action Committee (SAC). in 2023.

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