Carry Our Light Forward

All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

Your gift fuels a future where every child is seen, inspired, and empowered.

At WSD, we believe every child deserves an education that inspires curiosity, compassion, and confidence. For over 30 years, our community’s generosity has made this possible, filling our classrooms with joy, energy, and purpose.

Today, over 40% of our families receive tuition assistance that is sometimes covering up to 70% of their tuition obligation thanks to donors like you. We dedicate 20% of our operating budget to ensure that financial barriers don’t have to limit a child’s opportunity to thrive.

Your gift to the Annual Fund supports more than tuition; it strengthens our community, empowers young minds, and fuels a future full of promise.

Thank you for your continued support. Your gift helps us carry this mission forward.

The Waldorf School of DuPage (WSD) is a non-profit organization and as such, all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. 

A Living, Giving Community

At the heart of our school is Wally Brambledew, our devoted guardian of warmth—doing his best to keep every tiny lantern glowing. But even the most dedicated gnome can’t tend all the lights alone. That’s where our vibrant circle of supporters comes in.

Families, friends, alumni, small businesses, and community partners all help carry the light forward. Their generosity and belief in the transformative power of Waldorf education allow Wally’s quiet, intentional work to shine even brighter. Every contribution—financial gifts, volunteer hours, creative energy, and heartfelt support—helps sustain our programs, nurture our students, and build a thriving, inclusive learning environment.

Thanks to this shared care, we are able to offer:

  • Expanded safety protocols

  • Enriching classroom experiences

  • Tuition assistance for families

  • Professional development for teachers

  • Festivals, plays, and community celebrations

Together, we keep the lanterns lit—and the future bright.

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Your Gift Makes a Difference!

This year, we invite you to join us in Kindling the Magic; keeping our Waldorf home glowing for every child.

Your gift to the Annual Fund:
• keeps our classrooms filled with art, music, handwork, and wonder,
• supports teachers who guide with heart and purpose,
• protects a childhood experience where learning unfolds at a developmentally appropriate pace,
• and ensures that every student feels rooted, safe, loved, and deeply at home.

Your generosity becomes part of the hearth we all gather around; the warm center that allows each child to grow into a capable, compassionate adult with their own steady inner light.

Thank you for helping us keep WSD a place where magic lives, lanterns glow, and every child knows they belong.

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  • “There’s a real sense of being seen and valued. That’s rare.”
    — Kindergarten Parent

  • "Partnering with the school connects us to something bigger—education that values creativity, care, and community."
    — Local Business Partner

  • "When I give to the school, I know I’m supporting something meaningful—not just for my child, but for the whole community."
    — Parent Donor

  • "I carry the values I learned here into every part of my life."
    — Alumni Donor

  • “We’ve found more than a school here—we’ve found a community.”
    — Parent of 2nd Grader

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Six children walking in a forest, dressed in colorful rain gear and rubber boots.
Colorful hand-drawn maps of different geographic regions with labels for various landmarks and features.
Three young girls sitting at individual desks in a classroom, with the girl in the foreground raising her hand. A blackboard with colorful writing and drawings is in the background.
Three young girls in a cozy room with warm yellow lighting, one holding a large blank piece of paper and another holding a long strip of paper, possibly making a craft or participating in an activity.
A woman leading a choir or singing group, with her arms raised, standing behind a music stand in a room filled with people who are singing or participating in a musical activity.
A classroom full of students sitting at desks, studying and reading, with a blackboard and artwork on the wall in the background.

Thank you!