The Charter Foundation – Supporting Public Waldorf Education

The Charter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public nonprofit corporation. We use the funds we raise to cover the gap in expenses between what the state provides and what it costs to maintain our school’s facilities, hire high quality faculty, and implement the meaningful Waldorf programming that makes up our curriculum.

Our Mission

The Charter Foundation is the fundraising organization for Sebastopol Charter School, a Public Waldorf charter school in Sebastopol, California. Established by the school’s founders in 1998, the Foundation is charged with the mission of establishing and supporting a permanent, Public Waldorf charter school. Since that time the Charter Foundation has provided facilities for the School, bolstered teacher salaries and student programming, while also saving for the acquisition and construction of our unified school site.

The primary fundraising vehicle of the Foundation is the parent Pledge Program. The Foundation also manages varying other fundraising events throughout the year.

The Charter Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID # 94-3314538.


https://www.32auctions.com/WaldorfWonderAuction

✨ Our Auction is Live Now through Dec. 8th! ✨

Our online Waldorf Wonder Auction is LIVE NOW! Here are some actionable ways to ENGAGE as parents and supporters of this School:

Browse the our auction at https://www.32auctions.com/WaldorfWonderAuction

Share the link far and wide with your family and friends and on social media!

Participate in the Donor Match Program Here. 

There is still plenty of time to support the Auction in this way, allowing us to entice school-aligned businesses to donate generous goods or services we know we can auction off. It is also a great way to SUPPORT and PARTNER with our local businesses. For those who do not have an item to donate, this option is a great way to participate in the procurement of auction items.

Donate an Item – Each family’s donation really counts, whether lovingly homemade, carefully procured or graciously given. 

Some ideas from years past: 

  • A homemade meal prepared and delivered to the winning bidder
  • A homemade “Winter Break Crafting Kit” for kids
  • Tickets to a Giants or Warriors game
  • 3 night stay at a family home

✨ Please submit donations by Tuesday, Nov. 28th, 2023.✨ 

💌  You can drop an item off in the School Office during office hours. We have a bin labeled and located on the wooden bench. Please make sure to fill out the Auction Donation Form. BEFORE dropping off. Be sure to include your name with the item you are dropping off so that we can link the two together.


✨ INTO THE NIGHT GALA ✨ 

Tickets available now! 

This will be a lovely evening where we can gather and support our beloved Sebastopol Charter School. Come and enjoy the company of fellow parents; dress up in what makes you feel your best, sparkles and festive attire are welcome! Enjoy beautiful food creations by Isa Jacobi. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to embrace the changing of seasons and create lasting memories. 

Grab your friends and mark your calendars for Into the Night!

Thursday, Nov. 30th 5:30 – 9pm

At the Sebastopol Grange Hall

Get your tickets here!

(you can also purchase tickets directly at the Charter Foundation Office)


2022 Accountant’s Review Available

The outside accountant’s review of the Foundation’s fiscal year 2022-2023’s financial records and management has been completed by the independent accounting firm of SetApart Financial Services and is now available for download. As with prior year’s review, the review found no issues or items of concern, and all financials were found to be in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.