Donate to the Denver Waldorf School
If you prefer to deliver your gift in person, we welcome you to visit us at 2100 S. Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80210, or reach out to our School Director, Kelly Molinet (kellymolinet@denverwaldorf.org).
The Wonder Fund
We are so grateful for the generosity of the entire DWS community: families, friends, alumni, grandparents- we thrive with your support! Since our founding 50 years ago, we have all worked together to provide a distinctly unique urban Waldorf education.
The Annual Fund is essential to our work, each year providing for teacher and admin salaries, financial aid, our beautiful campus and all the daily things we do from the mundane to the magical. At DWS our goal of 100% family participation is just as important as reaching this year’s campaign goal. Read on to hear from our School Director, Kelly Molinet, on this year’s Annual Campaign, The Wonder Fund.
A note from our School Director, Kelly Molinet
Dear Denver Waldorf Family,
This year The Denver Waldorf School turns 50!! It’s an exciting time in the biography of our school community and we have a lot to celebrate. We’ve had a theme for this special anniversary: 50 Years of Wonder. In this campaign we’ll be highlighting some of the ways our education fosters what it means to be human, cultivates lifelong learning, and inspires a love for the world.
As the parent of a graduating senior, who has only had 2 years of a Waldorf education, I see this inspiration in him every day. When I ask, “How was your day?” I no longer get the teenage shoulder shrug or the short response. Our ride home from school is filled with talks about what he’s making in art (stone carving was a huge hit!), some cool science thing Mr Clark taught him, Transcendentalism (“Mom, have you read Emerson??), and his Senior Project- a year long internship at The Museum of Contemporary Art.
Most especially, I am thrilled that while the academics at DWS have prepared him to be both enthusiastic and ready for college, his joy and curiosity remain. One evening, we were out walking the dogs and he began excitedly explaining that he had learned about the changing colors in the sky in a new way in his Optics main lesson. Last week he informed me that even though he has his Senior Project planned and underway, he can’t stop thinking about a film he wants to make. That’s what wonder means to me right now.
I’m sure you each have your own story, from kindergarten to graduation, of how Denver Waldorf has cultivated and held sacred the imagination and development of your child. This is the educational community I choose to invest in and I hope you will give generously to.
With Gratitude,
Kelly
Tax Deductions for Your Gift
Our Annual Fund goal: $350,000 and 100% participation from DWS families
Colorado Gives has a matching grant for monthly donations. You can give through our page on Colorado Gives.
The Colorado Childcare Tax Credit is available for donations of $1000+.
Many DWS families are embracing the power of the Colorado Childcare Tax Credit (CCTC).
Established to encourage comprehensive childcare service in Colorado, donations to The Denver Waldorf School — a licensed childcare provider in the state — yields an incredibly generous tax credit.
Qualifying donations made to DWS are eligible for up to a 50% credit against your Colorado state income tax liability.*
Maximize Your Giving: Utilize the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit Benefit
| Gift to DWS | $1000 | $2500 | $5000 | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| CO Child Care Tax Credit | ($500) | ($1,250) | ($2,500) | ($12,500) | ($25,000) |
| Federal Income Tax Reduction | ($160) | ($400) | ($800) | ($4,000) | ($8,000) |
| CO State Income Tax Reduction | ($23) | ($57) | ($114) | ($569) | ($1,138) |
| After Tax Cost of Gift | $317 | $793 | $1,586 | $7,931 | $15,862 |
*For illustrative purposes only. Tax saving example for individuals assumes a 32% federal tax rate and 4.55% state tax rate. Please consult your tax professional for individual tax advice.
GUIDELINES
You must designate in writing, either on the check, pledge form, by letter, or email, that the donation is to the Denver Waldorf School: Colorado Child Care Tax Credit.
- There is no minimum qualifying donation but for administrative purposes we ask that your gift be $1,000 or more.
- In-kind and stock donations do not qualify for this credit.
- If you donate from a charitable family foundation or a donor advised fund, please consult with your tax advisor as it may not be eligible for the credit.
- To receive a credit for your 2024 tax year, we must receive your gift by December 31, 2024.
- Consult your tax advisor about the calculation of the credit and your potential net tax benefit.
- DWS will provide you the necessary documentation for your tax records in January 2025.
Other Ways to Give
- Contact your HR representative to learn about matching gifts to DWS.
- Give to DWS at no cost to you by downloading the Box Tops for Education app.
- If you would like to donate an in-kind gift, please fill out our In-Kind Gift Receipt and email our School Director Kelly Molinet.
- DWS graciously accepts gifts of appreciated stock. To make a stock contribution, contact our School Director Kelly Molinet (303.777.0531 ext. 108).