THE WATERSHED FUND

Invest in what tuition alone can't provide.

Tuition covers 85% of what it takes to run Watershed. The Watershed Fund closes the gap, and it shows up in every part of a student's day.

WEEK OF GIVING  ·  OCT 26–30

Help us reach $350,000 this week.

GIVE TO THE WATERSHED FUND

Pay by credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal or ACH.

WHAT YOUR GIFT FUELS

Learning that happens in the real world

Your gift goes straight to the experiences that make Watershed, Watershed.

A student examining a rock sample during geology fieldwork

Fieldwork and expeditions

Students do real science in real places, from creek sampling to backcountry geology.

Watershed students on a May Term trip abroad

May Term and global travel

Homestays, international travel and immersive trips that open students to the wider world.

A student throwing a bowl on the pottery wheel

Small classes

Room for every student to dig in, ask questions and make things with their hands.

A teacher working with a student in the science lab

Educators who know every student

Teachers with the time and trust to follow their students' curiosity.

Every gift counts, at every level.

We ask every Watershed family to give in a way that's meaningful to them. The Watershed Fund is our one annual campaign, in place of a spring gala, so your gift goes straight to students.

JOIN THE CLIMB

Every gift moves us up the mountain

Watch for our climber on the sign outside school, moving up each morning.

The Climb to 350,000 dollars. Our progress up the mountain toward the Watershed Fund goal.
ExplorerUnder $1,000
Trekker$1,000+
Adventurer$2,500+
Wayfinder$5,000+
Ascender$10,000+
Trailblazer$25,000+
Summiter$50,000+

Every gift counts. Gifts under $1,000 build the base camp from which we ascend. Gifts of $5,000 and above join our Leadership Circle.

Help us reach the summit. Make your gift today.

GIVE TO THE WATERSHED FUND

Pay by credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal or ACH.

MORE WAYS TO GIVE

Ways to Give

Gifts to the Watershed Fund can be made by credit card, check, stock transfer, bank transfer, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal or ACH.

Give online

Credit card, Venmo, Google Pay, Apple Pay, PayPal or ACH. Click here to give online.

Mail a check

Make checks payable to Watershed School
5405 Spine Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301

Stock, wire or other gifts

For a gift of stock, ACH, wire transfer or another unique financial gift, please contact development@watershedschool.org for the information you'll need.

Double your gift

Many employers match their employees' gifts to nonprofits. You may be able to double or triple the amount Watershed receives by submitting a matching gift form.

Watershed School is a 501(c)(3). All donations are fully tax-deductible according to law. EIN 84-1600705.