The Power of Permanence: Investing in the Future of WNS
Since our founding in 1980, Westside Neighborhood School has remained steadfast in its commitment to preparing students for a future that is ever-changing and full of possibility.
Today, that commitment is stronger than ever—anchored by a growing endowment that ensures long-term stability and fuels innovation in teaching and learning.
A Remarkable Journey of Growth
Over the past several years, our endowment has experienced extraordinary growth—rising from modest beginnings to nearly $7 million.
This remarkable achievement is the result of visionary leadership, generous philanthropy, and a shared belief in the power of a WNS education.
Our endowment now serves as a vital financial cornerstone for the school, helping us weather uncertainty, invest in people and programs, and make strategic, future-focused decisions.
Most significantly, this financial strength enabled us to secure the financing needed to purchase our new campus home—a transformational moment in WNS history that ensures we remain rooted in the community we've long served.
Why the Endowment Matters
Unlike annual giving, which supports the school's operating budget each year, endowment gifts are invested for the long term. The principal remains intact, while a portion of the returns is used annually to support critical areas such as:
Empowering Student Access and Equity
Providing essential tuition assistance and broadens access to a WNS education for a diverse community of learners, ensuring that our school remains truly representative of the city that we live in.
Investing in Exceptional Teaching
Attracting and retaining tier-one educators, and supporting our commitment to a diverse faculty, by supporting highly competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development.
Securing WNS's Future
Building long-term financial stability and flexibility, ensuring that WNS thrives today—and tomorrow.
Fueling Innovation and Signature Programs
Funds forward-thinking academic initiatives such as our signature Middle School Capstone Projects, DIVE, SWIM, SPLASH, and social entrepreneurship across all divisions.
Nurturing Creative and Performing Arts
WNS is proud to feature a robust arts programming that inspires imagination and self-expression from the earliest grades onward.
Championing Wellness and Belonging
Supporting student well-being through social-emotional learning (SEL) programming, mental health resources including a full student support team, and inclusive community practices, is a commitment that we take seriously.
Join Us in Building a Legacy
Endowment giving is an investment in the future of WNS—an expression of confidence in our mission and a belief in the lasting impact of a WNS education. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps strengthen our foundation and empowers us to dream bigger, do more, and go further for generations of students to come.
Give a gift today and let's ensure the future of this school we love.
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Ways to Give
We strive to make the process of giving back to the WNS community as straightforward as possible. Gifts made to WNS (501C3 Nonprofit Organization) are tax-deductible.
Give a Stock Gift
We accept gifts in the form of stock donations. Contact the Development Office for details.