Giving
Support City of Lakes Waldorf School
City of Lakes Waldorf School is a non-profit, privately funded educational institution. We rely on tuition and the generous financial support of our donors to offer the breadth of programming and quality of faculty and instruction that meets our educational standards.
We are grateful for every contribution we receive and recognize that we have not only been given a gift of financial support, but also a gift of trust.
Review our annual report to understand how donations contribute to the City of Lakes mission.
Donate today using our secure form!
Annual Fund Campaign
Our Annual Fund Campaign and other development efforts support approximately 5% of our school’s budget each year. These funds help the school meet day-to-day operating expenses not covered by tuition income. Annual gifts help to provide the highest quality education possible while keeping tuition affordable so more students can benefit from a Waldorf education.
Ways to Give
Gifts come in many forms. Contact Natalie Turner, Development Director, at natalieturner@clws.org to explore giving options that work best for you.
Cash and Checks
Most gifts come in the form of personal/bank-issued checks or credit card payments. All checks should be made payable to City of Lakes Waldorf School and mailed to the following address, or you can also donate online.
City of Lakes Waldorf School
ATTN: Development
2344 Nicollet Avenue S
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Employer Match or Matching Gifts
Many companies have matching gift programs that can double or triple the value of your gift. Visit Charity Navigator to see if your employer will match your contribution, or contact your company’s Human Resources Department.
Gifts of Stock
Making a stock gift is an easy way to share wealth, re-balance your portfolio, and take advantage of significant savings. Gifts of appreciated stock may allow a donor to avoid capital gains taxes in addition to receiving a charitable income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock.
Please indicate in a simple letter to your broker the type of securities you wish to transfer. Please instruct your broker to include your name when making the transfer. Share the following information for City of Lakes Waldorf School with your broker:
- CLWS Merrill Lynch Broker: James Wright
- Phone: 626-304-1596
- Email: james_wright@ml.com
- Account Number: 5ZX-04001
- DTC: 8862
When you wish to make a gift of appreciated securities please use the following account information:
- City of Lakes Waldorf School Account: #5ZX-04001
- DTC : #8862
- City of Lakes Waldorf School Tax Identification: #41-1649156
For questions regarding your donation, please contact Natalie Turner, Development Director, at natalieturner@clws.org
Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA
A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA to a qualified charity, as outlined in the Internal Revenue Code. Please contact Natalie Turner, Development Director, at natalieturner@clws.org for more information.
Crypto Currency
For more information on how to donate using Crypto Currency please reference this site: https://www.cryptoforcharity.io/
Other Ways to Give
Annual Gala
Join us for a live and silent auction, great food, live music and more! Our annual gala is one of the primary fundraisers for the school and you can contribute through your attendance, a donation, or by volunteering for the event.
School Store
Our “Store by the Door” carries a beautiful selection of art materials, handmade wooden toys, wool roving, yarn, beeswax, hard-to-find Waldorf books, play silks, and gifts to engage the heads, hands, and hearts of children of all ages.
Volunteer
By volunteering at City of Lakes Waldorf School you can share your gifts, participate in your child’s education, and build connections within the community. Whatever you like to do, there’s a place for you!
Tax Implications
Gifts to nonprofits like CLWS entitle donors to charitable income tax deductions, subject to IRS regulations. Please contact your accountant or the IRS for details.
CLWS Tax ID: 41-1649156
Tax Documentation
If you need copies of your tax gift information for a specific year, please email development@clws.org.
