Your generosity nurtures whole-child learning at River Valley; improving our campus, supporting faculty, expanding access, and fueling joyful, hands-on learning.
Support
At River Valley Waldorf School, we believe in educating the whole child. Your support helps us continue to offer a rich, developmentally appropriate and human education to every student who walks through our doors. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, alum, faculty member, or friend, your gift is a meaningful investment in the present and future of our school and its mission.
Each year, the Annual Fund bridges the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a Waldorf education.
Every gift—no matter the size—supports our daily operations, helps keep tuition accessible, and strengthens our programs in the arts, movement, nature studies, and more.
Give today. Make a difference every day.
Sustained monthly giving is a simple and impactful way to support River Valley throughout the year.
Your recurring gift helps us plan confidently and provides a steady foundation for our work with students.
Even $10 a month makes a lasting impact.
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, you may be able to direct up to 90% of your PA state income tax to River Valley’s financial aid fund.
Make an impact with an EITC Donation.
Leave a lasting impact through a planned gift.
Bequests, charitable trusts, and other estate planning tools allow you to support River Valley’s mission while gaining financial and tax benefits for you and your family.
Plant the seeds of a future Waldorf education.
The annual Gala & Auction is a fun, adults-only night of celebration and fundraising that supports our school.
This event brings together current and past parents, alumni, current and former faculty, and community supporters. It is an opportunity to celebrate the school and the extraordinary adults who make it successful.
Save the date for a night of celebration.
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You can make a gift of marketable residential or commercial real estate to River Valley and receive substantial financial benefits. Such gifts are subject to the approval of the school’s Gift Acceptance Committee. If River Valley is unable to use donated property, it will be sold and the proceeds will be used as needed or as you specify.
If you make a gift of real property to the school, you will be credited with a contribution valued at the fair market value of the real estate, as determined by an independent, qualified appraiser. You pay no capital gains tax on the appreciated portion if the property has been held for more than one year.
For more information, please contact Allegra Ketchum or by phone at (610) 982-5606.
By making a planned gift, you can strengthen River Valley and gain financial and tax benefits for you and your family.
Although including a bequest in your estate plan is one way to leave a legacy, there are other arrangements, similar to bequests, which are simple, straightforward, and accomplish the same goal.
The donor-advised fund (DAF) is an increasingly popular way to make a charitable gift. DAFs provide immediate tax benefits while making your philanthropic giving easier.
methods
Make a gift through the online giving form, which accepts credit cards and is an easy and secure way to donate to River Valley.
If you need further assistance, contact Allegra Ketchum in the Advancement Office or reach out by phone at (610) 982-5606.
Make checks payable to River Valley Waldorf School, indicate the gift designation in the check memo, and mail to:
Advancement Office
River Valley Waldorf School
1395 Bridgeton Hill Road
Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
If you need further assistance, contact Allegra Ketchum in the Advancement Office or reach out by phone at (610) 982-5606.
By making a donation of appreciated stock directly to RVWS, you can avoid the capital gains tax that would be incurred if you sold the securities. You may also be able to take a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value of securities on the day of the gift.
To make a gift of stock to RVWS, contact Allegra Ketchum in the Advancement Office or reach out by phone at (610) 982-5606.
Double or even triple your gift! Many employers match charitable donations made by an employee.
Please forward any required paperwork to Allegra Ketchum by email at aketchum@rivervalleyschool.org, or by mail to River Valley Waldorf School Attn: Allegra Ketchum 1395 Bridgeton Hill Road Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972
For information about how to make a wire transfer, please contact the Advancement Office at aketchum@rivervalleyschool.org or (610) 982-5606.
If you would like to make a recurring monthly gift to the Annual Fund, please do so through our online giving form and select the “Recurring Gift” option.
If you need further assistance or have any questions, please contact Allegra Ketchum at aketchum@rivervalleyschool.org or by phone at (610) 982-5606.
The IRA charitable rollover provision of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, revives the opportunity for individuals age 70 ½ and older to make direct transfers totaling up to $100,000 per year to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, without having to count the transfers as income for federal income tax purposes.
To learn more, please contact Allegra Ketchum at aketchum@rivervalleyschool.org or by phone at (610) 982-5606.
