Shining Mountain Waldorf School

support Shining Mountain Waldorf School this Colorado Gives day - Belonging Begins With You!

At Shining Mountain Waldorf School, we believe deeply in the transformative power of Waldorf education, an education that nurtures the whole human being, cultivates imagination and integrity, and honors the unique gifts each child brings to the world.

Here, students are encouraged to explore, create, question, and discover who they are. Through meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, artistic expression, and a deep connection to the natural world, we nurture confident, compassionate, and curious human beings.

This year, our Annual Giving Campaign is rooted in one powerful idea: Belonging Begins With You.

Our 100% Belonging Challenge is an invitation to every family, faculty and staff member, alum, grandparent, and friend to participate in sustaining the school we love. Every gift, regardless of size, is an expression of belonging and a shared commitment to our children's education.

As an independent school, tuition alone does not cover the full cost of the rich, multidimensional education we provide. Annual Giving helps bridge that gap, enriching the daily experience of every student and strengthening the community that makes Shining Mountain so special.

Annual Giving is essential to sustaining and strengthening our school. Each gift directly enriches the daily experience of every student. Please help us bridge the gap between tuition and the true cost of Waldorf education.

Your generosity allows us to:

• Provide meaningful tuition assistance, widening the circle of families who can access and benefit from this education.
• Invest in professional development for our dedicated faculty, deepening their craft and strengthening their ability to guide each child’s growth.
• Support our inclusive tuition model, ensuring all students can participate in after-school clubs and athletics at no additional cost.
• Maintain and enhance classrooms, artistic materials, technologies, and outdoor spaces that inspire learning and exploration.
• Nurture artistic, musical, and outdoor programs that cultivate confidence, creativity, and joy.
• Meet diverse learning needs through our educational support program, allowing every child to thrive as their unique self.

When we all give what we can, we demonstrate something extraordinary: that every person matters, every contribution has value, and together, we make Shining Mountain thrive.

Belonging Begins With You.

COLORADO CHILD CARE CONTRIBUTION Fund: 50% Co state income tax credit on qualifying donations

The CCTC is a great way to support SMWS while also receiving a significant tax benefit. With the 50% credit, your gift goes further and costs you less, allowing you to make a meaningful difference for the children and programs that qualify. 

50% CO state income tax credit on qualifying donations.

Available to any Colorado taxpayer, you do not need to have a child at SMWS. Individuals and businesses may both claim the credit.

Credit is in addition to your normal charitable deductions, making this one of the most tax-advantaged ways to give.

Can offset up to 100% of your CO income tax owed & can be carried forward for up to five years.

Supports Shining Mountain programs serving children age 12 and under, including Early Childhood, Extended Day, enrichment, tuition assistance, and teacher development.

Requires a simple designation: “Child Care Contribution Fund,” and donors receive the DR 1317 tax form for filing.

       

strategic Commitments 

• Educational Excellence: Emerge as a vibrant hub for educational excellence by attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional teachers and leaders. 
• Social Health: Cultivate a lifelong love of learning, a strong sense of self, and the capacity to stand with confidence and courage in an ever-changing world.
• Leadership Development: Implement and evaluate effective organizational structures. 
• Enrollment, Retention, Funding: Translate Shining Mountain Waldorf School’s purpose into action to support our strategic plan with an equally inspiring financial and growth strategy.    

Please Join Us in Making a Difference!