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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

The Annual Fund is HWS’s most important fundraising activity of the year and is an essential part of the school’s operating budget. Our annual budget is comprised of a blend of tuition income and your philanthropic support. Together, these funds support the current operations and essential needs of the school. The Annual Fund drive is an appeal to all members of our community to make tax-deductible contributions that help ensure the best possible education for our children. These gifts improve the daily lives of students and faculty members. Click below to read more. . .

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.

Roberta Bishop
Roberta Bishop

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. . .

Humza Malik
Scholarship Fund

Humza Malik was a student at the Honolulu Waldorf School from 2006-2010. He joined Mr. William Gentner’s Grade 3 class mid-year where he felt welcomed and vested in the school. Waldorf shaped his life, and he made so many wonderful friends during his time at the school. Even after Humza moved to Chicago in 2010, he always kept in touch with his Waldorf friends. Click below to read more. . .

Legacy and Asset Giving

There are many ways to include HWS as a beneficiary in your estate planning. Planned gifts will be directed according to the donor’s interests and wishes. Those who have notified the HWS Development Office of a planned gift will be recognized in the Annual Giving Report unless otherwise specified. Please contact the Office of Advancement: advancement@honoluluwaldorf.org

Legacy and Asset Giving

There are many ways to include HWS as a beneficiary in your estate planning. Planned gifts will be directed according to the donor’s interests and wishes. Those who have notified the HWS Development Office of a planned gift will be recognized in the Annual Giving Report unless otherwise specified. Please contact the Office of Advancement: advancement@honoluluwaldorf.org