Windward Fund

Help Transform Lives at The Windward School

Gifts to the Windward Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund) support the yearly operating budget of the School and are critical to its financial health. Your gift to the Windward Fund supports the people and the programs that make The Windward School successful.

These tax-deductible gifts are current-use dollars and have a direct and immediate impact on every student and teacher’s experience. Your gift ensures our students can reach their full academic potential and enables teachers to implement the proven Windward Way to more than 930 students this academic year.

The Windward Fund is the School’s philanthropic priority.

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Your gift to the Windward Fund supports:

Expertly Trained and Highly Effective Teachers – Windward teachers are extensively trained and at the heart of our program. They receive a combined 11,000 hours of training each year. We support their growth with annual training and tuition reimbursement for continuing studies. Through our partnership with Manhattanville College, we cover 70% of the cost for teachers pursuing advanced degrees in Literacy Education.

Small Classes – Windward’s exceptionally low student-teacher ratio is essential to delivering our research-based, direct instruction program.

Financial Aid – Windward awards more than $9 million in financial aid each year to nearly 20% of families. This support helps ensure that every student seeking enrollment has the financial ability to do so.

DEIB, SEL and Technology Programs - Windward's student-centered program educates and embraces every member of our community. Our DEIB and SEL programs nurture a strong sense of self and strive to create an inclusive, compassionate culture. We also prioritize integrating technology into our multisensory instruction, ensuring students are prepared for life beyond Windward.

Athletics - Windward understands the value of play - our students work hard and deserve time to have fun with friends and thrive beyond the classroom! Just as we believe in every child's academic potential, our athletic department helps develop their full selves, teaching the value of discipline and teamwork. 800+ students participate in more than 30 athletic offerings every year.

The Windward Institute - Windward is tackling the reading crisis far beyond our three campuses. We offer courses, workshops, and resources to thousands of educators and parents worldwide, and partner with local libraries to offer early reading screenings, advancing literacy everywhere.

Leadership Giving Levels:

 

1926 Society $50,000+
Founder's Circle $25,000-$49,999
Head's Circle $15,000-$24,999
Patron's Circle $10,000-$14,999
Benefactor's Circle $5,000-$9,999
Leader's Circle $3,000-$4,999
NEW: Young Alumni Circle $500-$2,999*
*Alumni ages 30 and younger.

Donors in these categories are invited to a thank-you party each fall.

For more information contact:

Melissa Stewart
Associate Director of Development
Windward Fund Director
(914) 949-6968
ext. 2847

The Windward School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts to this organization are deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Windward School’s EIN number is 13-1740499.