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Association of Waldorf Schools

EIN 23-2083226 · Longmont, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION OF WALDORF SCHOOLS OF NORTH AMERICA (AWSNA) IS AN ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT WALDORF SCHOOLS AND TEACHER EDUCATION INSTITUTES. AWSNA'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN AND SUPPORT THE SCHOOLS AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF WALDORF EDUCATION.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
10
Volunteers
103
Highest pay
$128,396, ex dir, op &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. MEMBER SERVICES: PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO MORE THAN 160 WALDORF AFFILIATED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES INCLUDING ACCREDITATION; SELF-STUDY AND PEER REVIEW; VISITATIONS BY EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS; RESEARCH PROJECTS ON CURRICULUM, TEACHING, GOVERNANCE AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS FOR MEMBERS; PUBLIC RELATIONS SUPPORT; ON-LINE RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATION; AND NATIONAL CONFERENCES. AWSNA REACHES OUTWARD BY ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY; MARKETING AND OUTREACH; AND AUTHENTIC INFORMATION ABOUT WALDORF EDUCATION ON OUR WEBSITE.
  2. $1.0 million spent. WALDORF EDUCATION WORLDWIDE: ADVANCING WALDORF INITIATIVES AROUND THE GLOBE THROUGH SOLICITING DONATIONS FOR OUR PARTNER FREUNDE DER ERZIEHUNGSKUNST RUDOLF STEINER WHO SUPPORT WALDORF SCHOOLS, WALDORF KINDERGARTENS, SOCIAL THERAPY, AND CURATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AS WELL AS SOCIAL INITIATIVES IN ORDER TO PROVIDE GOOD EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD.
  3. $626,799 spent. TEACHER TRAINING: PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO WISH TO BECOME WALDORF TEACHERS.
  4. $69,786 spent. PUBLICATIONS: PUBLICATION OF SCHOOL RENEWAL JOURNAL TWO TIMES ANNUALLY PROVIDING NEWS & ARTICLES ON WALDORF EDUCATION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MORE THAN 160 WALDORF AFFILIATED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES.
  5. PUBLICATIONS: PUBLICATION OF SCHOOL RENEWAL JOURNAL TWO TIMES ANNUALLY PROVIDING NEWS & ARTICLES ON WALDORF EDUCATION FOR DISTRIBUTION TO MORE THAN 160 WALDORF AFFILIATED SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1979.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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