Giving
Why Give?
We are dedicated to building nurturing relationships with alumni, parents, community leaders, and donors to secure the resources necessary for our continued growth and excellence.
Your contribution plays a vital role in ensuring that Honolulu Waldorf School remains a place where children can explore their potential and flourish. Every contribution is recognized, valued, and maximized to support our mission of providing an exceptional Waldorf education.
“Arts education should be fundamental. It should be woven through the entire curriculum. The cognitive skills of artists are some of the most important cognitive skills today.” ~ Daniel Pink, author, ‘A Whole New Mind’
Annual Giving Fund
Robert Witt Waldorf Scholarship Endowment
Robert began his career in Waldorf education at the Detroit Waldorf School and later became Honolulu Waldorf School’s first administrator in the 1980s. His vision and steadfast leadership helped lay the foundation for the school we know today. As a devoted parent, Robert’s bond with the school deepened as his two sons, Eli and Nathan, attended HWS, and he remained a guiding presence in our community for decades.
The Robert Witt Waldorf Scholarship Endowment honors the school’s first administrator and his lasting commitment to Waldorf education. Created to continue Robert’s meaningful legacy, the fund provides financial support to students in need.
Chuck Cohen
Memorial Fund
A lifelong pursuer of knowledge, Chuck Cohen was a dedicated advocate for Honolulu Waldorf School for more than 30 years.
In every aspect of his life, Chuck championed curiosity, lifelong learning, and the belief that education is a long-term solution to meaningful conflict.
Over the past three decades, Chuck touched countless communities through his generosity, curiosity, and unwavering commitment to education. Even after his passing, this memorial fund will carry his legacy forward, ensuring that his advocacy for accessible education continues for generations to come.
This fund will ensure that Chuck’s belief in the transformative power of education lives on, opening doors for future generations to learn, question, connect, and create a more understanding world.
Humza Malik
Scholarship Fund
Roberta Ozaki Bishop Memorial Fund
Roberta Ozaki Bishop transformed the quality of education for countless schools throughout Hawaii and across the nation. In her work with the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), Roberta was instrumental in developing the current accreditation processes for independent schools that are rigorous, self-reflective, and promote school improvement. She guided and mentored all HAIS member schools, and their leaders, in implementing best practices . . . Click below to read more. . .