Support Waldorf Enrichment For Our Students by Making A Gift Today!

Help Us Reach 100% Family Participation!

The Annual Fund Pledge Drive is a family giving campaign that raises the funds necessary to make Public Waldorf education possible at NCS by funding the specialty programs, materials for our Waldorf curriculum, enriching experiences, and campus improvements.

All families are asked to make a voluntary annual pledge to the Novato Charter School Foundation Annual Fund.
The suggested amount is $210/month per student ($2,500/year) to cover all costs.

If you cannot donate at the suggested ask, please consider a donation of any amount - it all makes a difference! We welcome gifts at any level, and 100% family participation is our goal — choose the amount that works best for your family. You can make a recurring monthly donation or a one-time contribution.

Why Giving Levels Matter

Our Annual Fund Giving Levels aren’t just recognition tiers — they’re a way for our community to come together and make a measurable difference in the life of our school.

Each level represents a shared commitment to keeping Novato Charter School’s Waldorf-inspired programs thriving. Whether you’re nourishing the essentials through the Friends of the Foundation or helping us shine even brighter in the Visionary Level, your gift directly supports:

• Specialty Classes
  Salaries & benefits for our specialty teachers in music, handwork, movement, Spanish, and math — plus essential materials like violins, sheet music, Spanish books, organic seeds, yarn, and even supplies for our chicken coop.

• Waldorf Curriculum & Supplies
  High-quality Waldorf curriculum and school supplies, including Kindergarten snack, cooperative board games, pentatonic flutes, watercolor paints, and more to support a rich, holistic education.

• Campus Improvements
  Upgrades to keep our spaces safe, beautiful, and inspiring — from bark mulch for playgrounds to new basketball hoops, fence repairs, and picnic tables for outdoor lunch.

  Enrichment Experiences
  Beloved school-wide events like the Winter Spiral and Spring Maypole, plus enriching class field trips to places like Slide Ranch and Mt. Lassen.

By setting clear giving levels, we make it easier for every family to see how their donation fits into the bigger picture — and together, we can reach our goals faster, more sustainably, and with deeper community pride.

When more families join at higher levels, it helps cover the gap for those who cannot give as much, ensuring that every student benefits equally from the rich educational experience we provide.

2025–2026 Giving Levels

🌾 Friend of the Foundation - $1,000/year
Warming the heart of our community.

🌱 Seed Level – $2,500/year
Family Ask for 1 Student
Nourishing what matters most.

🌿 Roots Level – $5,000/year
Family Ask for 2 Students
Deepening our foundation.

🌳 Tree of Life Level – $7,500/year
Family Ask for 3 Students
Helping our school grow and flourish.

🌞 Sun Level – $10,000+/year
Illuminating the future of Waldorf education.

🌟 Legacy Level– $15,000/year
Planting seeds for a brighter tomorrow.

✨ Visionary Level $20,000/year
Shaping the future, one generation at a time.

Your contribution helps bridge the gap between what public funding provides and the enriching Waldorf-inspired programs we want for our children at NCS. Public school funds cover only about 80% of our operating budget — the Annual Fund ensures our specialty classes, teacher development, campus improvements, and enrichment programs thrive.

Annual pledges and donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Tax ID #68-0470644.

Other Ways to Donate:

Donation Advised Funds (DAFs)
DAFs are a very effective way to give to charities allowing donors set aside money to be granted to charitable organizations. You can support NCS Foundation through a Donor Advised Fund grant. When processing a DAF grant, search for Novato Charter School Foundation by Tax ID #68-0470644.

Corporate Matching Gifts
Many companies match donations made by their employees to registered nonprofit organizations. You can ask your company if they might be able to match your donation this year. The impact of your gift to Novato Charter School Foundation could potentially be doubled!

A Special thank you to Schools Rule Marin for your contribution to NCS Foundation in supporting equitable education funding for all schools.