Waldorf Schools of North America
Waldorf Schools of North America is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported Waldorf schools, teacher-training institutes, and other organizations, with listed grants designated for general operating support.
Waldorf Schools of North America at a glance
In short: Waldorf Schools of North America gave $225K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state New York. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,543
- +7.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,982
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,875
- Total assets
- $2,472,912
- +21.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (17% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Waldorf Schools of North America
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (914) 289-3037
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Waldorf Schools of North America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Anthroposophy ($32K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars went to New York (17%), New Hampshire (14%), Oregon (11%), California (10%), and Hawaii (9%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, Michigan, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Waldorf Schools of North America open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $194K (2021) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Anthroposophy Wilton, NH | General Operating | $31,500 |
| Sunbridge Institute Chestnut Ridge, NY | General Operating | $24,150 |
| Waldorf Teacher Training Eugene Eugene, OR | General Operating | $21,000 |
| Great Lakes Waldorf Institute Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthrop Lynnwood, WA | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Honolulu Waldorf School Honolulu, HI | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Malamalama Waldorf School Keaau, HI | General Operating | $10,500 |
| Tara Institute of the Performing Arts Boulder, CO | General Operating | $8,400 |
| Summerfield Waldorf School Santa Rosa, CA | General Operating | $8,400 |
| Detroit Waldorf School Detriot, MI | General Operating | $7,875 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,472,912 | $724,951 | $283,827 | $224,543 | 25 | $244,626 | $693,260 | $204,252 |
| 2024 | $2,031,825 | $423,607 | $263,663 | $209,475 | 18 | $228,948 | $393,814 | $211,871 |
| 2023 | $1,866,335 | $272,446 | $246,204 | $204,225 | 23 | $220,089 | $247,346 | $194,795 |
| 2022 | $1,830,753 | $167,023 | $264,405 | $217,940 | 19 | $233,700 | $140,581 | $189,646 |
| 2021 | $1,928,458 | $233,310 | $236,726 | $193,725 | 14 | $209,394 | $208,371 | $210,692 |
| 2020 | $1,931,870 | $131,296 | $232,259 | $198,135 | 22 | — | $109,989 | $171,793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Waldorf Schools of North America reported a distributable amount of $204K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated work ranges from Waldorf teacher education to school programs. Sunbridge Institute describes its mission as adult Waldorf teacher education, and Great Lakes Waldorf Institute says it provides a three-year Waldorf teacher-training certificate. Aurora Waldorf School says it provides an arts-enriched academic curriculum through eighth grade based on the Waldorf education model. Susquehanna Waldorf School says it provides nursery-through-eighth-grade education based on Waldorf philosophy. Tara Institute of the Performing Arts describes its purpose as providing a rigorous academic high school education emphasizing performing arts, travel, and experiential learning.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $224,543. Grants ranged from $2,100 to $31,500, with a median of $7,875. The largest grants included $31,500 to Center for Anthroposophy, $24,150 to Sunbridge Institute, and $21,000 to Waldorf Teacher Training Eugene; each was listed for general operating support. Other notable awards were $10,500 each to Great Lakes Waldorf Institute, Sound Circle Center for Arts and Anthropology, Honolulu Waldorf School, and Malamalama Waldorf School; $8,400 each to Tara Institute of the Performing Arts and Summerfield Waldorf School; and $7,875 each to Detroit Waldorf School, Housatonic Waldorf School, and Aurora Waldorf School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
Waldorf Schools of North America's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$31K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Waldorf Schools of North America
How much does Waldorf Schools of North America give each year?
Waldorf Schools of North America gave $225K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $209K across 18 grants.
What is Waldorf Schools of North America's typical grant size?
Waldorf Schools of North America's median grant in 2025 was $7,875, and its average grant was $8,982, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Waldorf Schools of North America that year got $7K on average.
Where does Waldorf Schools of North America give grants?
Waldorf Schools of North America's top state is New York, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (14%) and Oregon (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chestnut Ridge, NY (2 grants).
Does Waldorf Schools of North America give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Waldorf Schools of North America's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Waldorf Schools of North America's largest grantees?
Waldorf Schools of North America's largest 2025 grantees include Center for Anthroposophy ($31,500), Sunbridge Institute ($24,150) and Waldorf Teacher Training Eugene ($21,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Waldorf Schools of North America?
Waldorf Schools of North America reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $245K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Waldorf Schools of North America fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own stated work ranges from Waldorf teacher education to school programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waldorf Schools of North America?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Waldorf Schools of North America's EIN?
Waldorf Schools of North America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6118934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Waldorf Schools of North America accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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