Giving

Open Window Fund

The Open Window Fund serves as the school’s annual fundraising priority, offsetting the full cost of an Open Window education. This includes financial aid, faculty development, hallmark trips, performing arts, and everything in between.

Some of the things the Open Window Fund makes possible include:
  • academics and authentic learning experiences
  • robust arts, technology, and extracurricular programs
  • experiential class trips from Islandwood to Costa Rica
  • tuition assistance to make Open Window education accessible
  • professional development opportunities for faculty and staff
Each year, alumni, current and former families, faculty, friends, corporations, foundations, administration and staff–and even the students themselves–make contributions to the Open Window Fund. Your support is the foundation of our students' success — thank you.
 
Every donation made to Open Window is received with great appreciation, and we ask that each family make a donation that is personally meaningful to them. Your generous donations are put to work in the current school year and help us to continue to provide exceptional, transformative experiences for all students. 

Ways to Give

Online: Click here to give today through our easy online giving platform.

Check: Please make your check payable to Open Window School.
 
DAF (Donor Advised Fund): A Donor Advised Fund gives you the flexibility to recommend a grant to Open Window. If you are interested in more information, please contact Molly Rubin at mollyr@ows.org for details.
 
Stocks & Securities: Donating appreciated stocks or securities is a fantastic way to support Open Window and may offer you a greater tax advantage. Please email Molly Rubin at mollyr@ows.org for information.

Make a Pledge: Make a pledge here. You have until May 1, 2025 to pay. 

Don’t Forget to Match! Corporate matching gift programs are a form of giving back in which organizations financially match donations that their employees make to non-profit organizations. Many larger companies offer this benefit, just reach out to your employer’s HR department to learn more. This can double or even triple your gift!

All gifts to the Open Window Fund are tax-deductible because Open Window is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Advancement Team

Advancement@ows.org
425-747-2911

List of 6 members.

  • Photo of Elizabeth Welden-Smith

    Elizabeth Welden-Smith 

    Director of Institutional Advancement & Strategy
  • Photo of Molly Rubin

    Molly Rubin 

    Director of Development
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  • Photo of Katelyn Abadeer

    Katelyn Abadeer 

    Community Engagement Manager
  • Photo of Bisrat Berhe

    Bisrat Berhe 

    Advancement Coordinator
  • Photo of Alexandra Claeys

    Alexandra Claeys 

    Assistant Campaign Manager
  • Photo of Jason Goldfarb

    Jason Goldfarb 

    Marketing and Communications Manager
Open Window School provides a challenging academic curriculum blended with nurturing support from teachers that prepares students for long-term success.