Giving is the transaction that unites human beings on a higher level. In giving, we almost always feel joined in community toward achieving a social goal that has implications far into the future… from Money Can Heal, Siegfried E. Finser,
Co-Founder, Rudolf Steiner Foundation (RSF)
The Waldorf School of Princeton is sustained and enriched through gifts made by parents, grandparents, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends. This generous expression of shared commitment and support ensures that the school will be able to continue to offer the most relevant and inspiring education to children today and for many years to come.
Your support and the contributions of many others enable our school to recruit and retain talented, dedicated teachers, support a full Waldorf curriculum, provide tuition assistance, and maintain and enhance our beautiful campus.
Our need for gift support this year is $250,000, approximately ten percent of our total operating budget for 2008-2009. Gifts to our Annual Fund, proceeds from our Spring Auction, Resource Directory, and other fundraising events and activities such as the May Fair, plus revenue from our school store all provide this much-needed support for our school.
Annual Fund
The Annual Fund provides the critical top seven percent of the Waldorf School of Princeton's annual operating budget and provides our school with resources to be used where the need is greatest. Gifts to the Annual Fund support such areas as faculty professional development, academic, artistic, and athletic programs, campus maintenance, and tuition assistance. Since tuition covers 81 percent of annual operating expenses, gifts to this fund are essential.
The 2008-2009 Annual Fund goal is $175,000 and the campaign ends on June 30, 2009. Participation with all size gifts is needed.
Your tax-deductible gift can be made by cash, check, credit card, or securities, and can be made in one single payment or in installments. Make sure to ask if your employer or your spouse's employer has a matching gift program.
For questions
about the Annual Fund, please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org
Learn more about ways of giving below or visit the secure online site to make your gift now.
Giving Circles
While gifts of all sizes from everyone in our community are tremendously important, leadership-level gifts help to ensure the Waldorf School of Princeton's financial stability. Leadership Circle gifts provide 75 percent of our Annual Fund goal. Gift circles are listed below:
Leadership Circles:
| Diamond Circle |
$25,000+ |
| Sapphire Circle |
$10,000+ |
| Emerald Circle |
$5,000+ |
| Ruby Circle |
$2,500+ |
| Topaz Circle |
$1,000+ |
Recognition Circles:
| Garnet Circle |
$500+ |
| Jade Circle |
$250+ |
| Amethyst Circle |
$100+ |
| Amber Circle |
up to $99 |
Ways of Giving
Gifts by Mail
Cash, check, money order, and credit card gifts made by Visa or MasterCard are accepted by mail. Checks and money orders should be made out to the Waldorf School of Princeton and mailed along with the Annual Fund Gift Form (PDF) to:
Diane Barlow
Director of Development
Waldorf School of Princeton
1062 Cherry Hill Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Online Giving
The Waldorf School of Princeton also offers on-line giving through JustGive.org as a fast, convenient, and secure means to make a gift by credit card to the school. The Just Give link above will take you to their website where you can direct your gift to WSP. Gifts may be made in honor or memory of someone, and can be either a one time gift or set up for recurring monthly payments.
To make a credit card gift by phone, please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121.
Installment or Recurring Gifts
An increasing number of people are authorizing monthly credit card transactions or automatic bank account debits as a way to make sustaining gifts over time. If you set this up independently with your credit card company, please let us know so we can properly thank you. For further information or to set up a recurring gift please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org.
Corporate Matching Gifts
This is a wonderful way to double or even triple your gift. Many companies will match gifts to non-profit organizations like the Waldorf School of Princeton. To participate, obtain a matching gift form from your company's personnel or human resources office, check to see that your company supports elementary education, and send it along with your gift.
Gifts of Securities
Gifts of securities can be made directly through the school's broker at Merrill Lynch by calling (908) 789-4324. Please provide them with our DTC No. 5198 and Account No. 826-04A33. When you initiate a gift of securities, please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org with specific details so that your gift will be properly credited.
Tax ID Information
The Waldorf School of Princeton is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This means that donors may deduct charitable contributions to the school for federal income and estate tax purposes.
The Waldorf School of Princeton's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2224076.
Endowment Funds
The Waldorf School of Princeton gratefully accepts gifts of all sizes to our endowment funds. Contributions are permanently invested and the principal of these funds remains intact providing financial security and stability for our school now and in the future.
General Endowment Fund
The revenue generated from this fund is used throughout the school year as needed.
Elan Leibner Endowed Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition assistance.
The Finance Committee of the Waldorf School of Princeton is responsible for monitoring the performance of the endowment fund investments and for making investment recommendations to the school's Board.
Planned Giving
There are many ways to support the school by making a planned gift. A bequest naming the Waldorf School of Princeton as a beneficiary in your will is the simplest form. Charitable gift annuities, life insurance, remainder trusts, and other types of deferred giving might be appropriate for you and should be planned in consultation with your financial advisor or tax accountant.
The Development Office is available to assist if you are interested in establishing a planned gift. Please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org
Gifts in Kind
The school welcomes donations of products and services in addition to financial contributions. These may include tangible items such as furniture and equipment or needed services such as architectural design, painting and repairs, or design and printing services.
Please understand that the school might not be able to accept all items, and donations might be declined if items can not be used or readily sold. If you would like to make an in-kind gift, please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer participation is important to the spirit and vitality of our school. It builds a strong sense of community and gets our work accomplished. There are many ways to get involved that match your interests, talents, and availability, and all are welcome.
Here are a few upcoming opportunities:
April 18 - Silver Anniversary Auction
May 8 - Grandparents' and Special Friends' Day
May 9 - Sun Run scholarship fundraiser
May 9 - May Fair
Please contact Diane Barlow, director of development, 609-466-1970 X121, development@princetonwaldorf.org for further information about volunteer opportunities.
