The Walden Fund
The Walden Fund is Walden School’s cornerstone annual giving program, where parents, alumni, faculty and staff, grandparents, and friends come together to sustain and elevate the student experience. Every contribution plays a vital role in enhancing our school's programs, supporting our margin of excellence, and allowing our community to actively shape its future.
Through the Walden Fund, we foster inquiry, community, and equity. Gifts directly support music, arts, technology, campus improvements, financial assistance for our diverse community of learners, professional development for our faculty, and more. Every student at Walden benefits from this collective generosity.
When you contribute to the Walden Fund, you reinforce the message that Walden School is a vibrant, forward-thinking community committed to preparing students for long-term success.
Thank you for considering your gift to this year’s campaign!
If you have questions or would like to get involved with philanthropy at Walden, please contact Birthe Landerer, Director of Advancement, at blanderer@waldenschool.net or 626-792-6166 x 618.
Endowment
To support The Calleton Family Endowment Scholarship Fund or the Walden Endowment for Faculty Renewal and Professional Development, please click here.
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As Walden School's cornerstone annual giving program, your gift directly impacts every aspect of the Walden experience. You can choose to designate your contribution to one of the following areas:
Area of Greatest Need
Flexible use for areas where contributions are most vitally needed to benefit our students, faculty, and innovative programs
Professional Growth
Investing in professional development for our talented faculty and staff, enabling them to bring the latest research and best practices into our classrooms
Financial Assistance
Supporting Walden's commitment to enrolling a diverse community of learners by providing financial assistance to families
Curriculum
An integrated, balanced, and challenging curriculum that nurtures both academic and social-emotional growth for every student
Campus & Technology
Maintaining and upgrading a child-centered, intentionally designed campus environment that serves as the "third teacher" for our students
Walden Relief Fund
Dedicated to addressing the impact of natural disasters and major disruptions on our community. Contributions will support affected families who are facing financial hardship and help fund campus readiness and environmental initiatives
Giving Levels
Buddies (up to $999)
Ponderers ($1,000 to $1,969)
Mentors ($1,970 to $4,999)
Innovators ($5,000 to $9,999)
Visionaries ($10,000 and above)
Donors at the Mentor level and above are invited to our annual leadership celebration.
Every contribution makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your generosity and support!