2026 Giving Opportunities
Walden families make a meaningful investment through tuition, and we are deeply grateful for that commitment. Tuition covers approximately 90% of the cost of operating Walden. The Walden Fund helps close the remaining gap and supports the people, programs, and experiences that make Walden the school our families chose.
Choose the opportunity and level of giving that works best for your family. You are not expected to give to every campaign.
Give for Good Louisville
Join the broader Louisville community for a single day of giving.
$35,000 Goal
Walden Moves
Support students as they move, play, and raise money together.
$60,000 Goal
Giving Tuesday
Celebrate the global day of generosity with a gift to Walden.
$10,000 GoalEvery gift helps strengthen the Walden experience.
Give to the Walden FundWhy Give to the Walden Fund?
Supporting the people and experiences at the heart of Walden.
Your gift provides teachers with the resources and professional development they need to inspire learning—and gives students the personalized attention, support, opportunities, and rich educational experiences that make a Walden education distinctive.
For Students
Personalized Attention & Student Support
The individual attention, guidance, and support students need to thrive academically and personally.
Enrichment & Extracurriculars
A wide range of opportunities that allow students to explore interests, discover talents, and build confidence.
Athletics & Team Experiences
Sports and other activities that teach teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and school spirit.
A Diverse, Well-Rounded Curriculum
Meaningful opportunities across academics, the arts, athletics, and other areas that help develop the whole student.
For Teachers
The Tools to Teach Exceptionally
Books, lab and art supplies, and interactive educational tools that give teachers the flexibility to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
A Stronger Curriculum
Support for curriculum materials and new learning opportunities that help teachers challenge students, spark curiosity, and bring subjects to life.
Growing Great Teachers
Professional development that gives faculty time, training, and inspiration to strengthen their practice and bring fresh ideas back to the classroom.
Your Impact in Action
Every gift directly supports the people and resources that make a Walden education distinctive. By investing in exceptional teachers, professional development, classroom resources, and enriching student experiences, you help give students the personalized support and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Students represented Walden at Canopy's Good Business Summit, demonstrating civic engagement and leadership.
Award-Winning Teaching
High School English teacher, Dr. Adam Coombs, received the Chamber of St. Matthews Excellence in Teaching Award, reflecting Walden's commitment to exceptional educators.
Reaching New Heights
Science teacher Max Haupt and students launched a weather balloon into space through authentic inquiry-based learning.
Shaping Kentucky's Future
Walden students with the Kentucky Student Voice Team helped file the historic Rose Revival lawsuit, advocating for educational equity and ensuring every Kentucky student has access to a high-quality public education.
Our Walden Fund Goal: $250,000
The Walden Fund helps turn the Walden experience into action. Your support gives teachers the resources to create meaningful learning experiences and gives students opportunities to explore, grow, and thrive—inside and outside the classroom.
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
Start where you are, Use what you have, ANd Do what you can!
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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.”