Donate Now to the Novato Charter School Foundation!

GIVING TO NOVATO CHARTER SCHOOL

The Annual Fund Pledge Drive is a family giving campaign that raises the funds necessary to make Public Waldorf education possible at Novato Charter School (NCS).

All families are asked to make a voluntary annual donation. The suggested amount is $200 per month per student to cover the costs of our enriching, and distinguished, Waldorf curriculum.

100% participation is our goal, so choose the amount that works best for your family.

Your donation is critical for closing the gap between what public school pays for, and the enriching Waldorf programs we want to provide for our children at NCS. Public school funds cover only approximately 80% of the NCS operating budget.

You can make a monthly recurring donation, or a one-time lump sum contribution, through our secure donation page. All contributions are greatly appreciated.

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

OTHER WAYS TO DONATE!

Check
Please complete and submit the check form here. Make checks payable to Novato Charter School Foundation and mail to:

940 C Street
Novato, CA 94949

Donor-Advised Funds
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are a very effective way to give to charities, allowing donors to 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!

OUR MISSION

The NCS Foundation raises necessary funds to retain and support the Waldorf curriculum for ALL children at NCS.

WHO WE ARE

The NCS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit organization operated primarily by parent volunteers exclusively for the betterment of the Novato Charter School. The NCS Foundation supports all fundraising efforts including:

• Annual Pledge Drive
• Enchanted Gala & Auction
• Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day
• School Events & Festivals
• Corporate Sponsorships and Grants

WHAT WE FUND

Through the funds raised from families and the community, the NCS Foundation annually grants a monetary gift to NCS to fully fund the Waldorf enrichment offered at our school, including:

1. Salaries & benefits for our Specialty program teachers (music, handwork, movement, Spanish, & math). Specialty program materials like Violins, sheet music, organic seeds, chicken coop, Spanish books, and yarn.
2. Enriching school-wide and class activities like rental fees & decorations for Winter Spiral, our beloved Maypole for Spring Festival, and field trips to places like Slide Ranch & Mt. Lassen.
3. Waldorf curriculum & quality school supplies like Kindergarten snack, cooperative board games, pentatonic flutes, and water color supplies.
4. Campus Improvements like Bark mulch for playgrounds, basketball court and hoops, fence upgrades, and picnic tables for outdoor lunch.