Let’s Meet our Walden Fund goal!
Join us in giving to the 2026-27 annual Walden Fund! With the participation of our wonderful community of alumni, friends, faculty, and families, we will raise funds to support Walden's outstanding educational opportunities.
Our Goal: $250,000
The Walden Fund is the CORNERSTONE of philanthropy at Walden School. It bridges the vital gap between tuition (which covers 90% of the actual cost of educating a student) and the full cost of delivering the exceptional academic and extracurricular experience our students enjoy.
Your gifts to the 2026-27 Walden Fund will support:
Teacher salaries and professional development: Your gift helps attract, retain, and grow exceptional educators who inspire our students every day.
Classroom materials and innovative technology: You provide students with the tools and tech they need to explore, create, and thrive.
Arts, athletics, and student enrichment activities: Your support fuels the programs that bring joy, creativity, and balance to student life.
Financial aid that expands access to Walden: You help open the door to a Walden education for more families across our community.
Facility maintenance and campus enhancements: Your generosity keeps our campus safe, beautiful, and ready for learning inside and out.
Thank you for considering this important opportunity to invest in our school's brighter tomorrow. We look forward to your support and seeing the positive transformations!
2026 Timeline of Giving Opportunities
Give for Good Louisville
September 10 - A single day of giving that focuses on unity and philanthropy in Louisville.
GOAL: $30,000
Walden Moves: Dance-A-Thon
September 25-26 – Walden Moves is a 24-hour, school-wide Dance-a-Thon benefiting the Walden Fund, bringing together approximately 260 K–12 students and families in a high-energy, community-building fundraising experience.
GOAL: $60,000
All for walden
October 12-30 – Our family giving campaign in support of the Walden Fund.
GOAL: 100% PARTICIPATION
Giving Tuesday
December 1 – A global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities.
GOAL: $10,000
The Foundation of Community
Support for Walden Teachers
The student experience
Planned Giving Program
We are pleased to offer Walden School’s Planned Giving Program. This program offers a way to support Walden and leave a lasting legacy that will benefit future generations.
Planned giving is the act of arranging a charitable donation during your lifetime or as part of your estate plan. It allows you to make a meaningful contribution to Walden while also achieving your personal financial and philanthropic goals.
The walden fund provides the difference
The Walden Fund is the cornerstone of philanthropy at Walden School. It bridges the vital gap between tuition (which covers 90% of the actual cost of educating a student) and the full cost of delivering the exceptional academic and extracurricular experience our students enjoy. Every dollar raised through the Walden Fund goes directly into our operating budget for that same year, helping to fund
• Teacher salaries and professional development
• Classroom materials and innovative technology
• Arts, athletics, and student enrichment activities
• Financial aid that expands access to Walden
• Facility maintenance and campus enhancements
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Preserving our future
The Walden Fund is important because it preserves our unique educational environment. Your donation ensures a small classroom setting and outstanding teachers for all of our students. In addition to supporting a thriving learning atmosphere, gifts to the Walden Fund contribute to teacher and administration professional development and classroom resources.
“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”