Petaluma, CA

FOUNDATION FOR PETALUMA PUBLIC WALDORF

EIN 68-0469315

Education & Youth Development K-12 Schools Children & youth

Mission

To support the vibrant programs, dedicated educators, and whole-child learning that defines Valley Vista Public Waldorf School by bridging the gap between public funding and the true cost of providing an inclusive, high-quality Waldorf education for all.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FOUNDATION FOR PETALUMA PUBLIC WALDORF

The Foundation for Petaluma Public Waldorf is an active 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Petaluma, California; the organization’s Tax ID (EIN 68-0469315) is published on the Foundation’s official website and corresponds with public tax filings. The Foundation (formerly the Live Oak Charter School Foundation) raises philanthropic support for Valley Vista Public Waldorf School, a public TK–8 Waldorf program in the Petaluma City Schools district, funding programmatic enrichment, festivals, outdoor learning experiences, handwork, movement, and other whole-child offerings that exceed what public funding covers. In recent years the Foundation has supported the school’s transition into Valley Vista Public Waldorf (approved and implemented in 2025), produced an annual impact report for 2024–25, and carried out community fundraising campaigns and events (family pledge program, auction, jog-a-thon) to sustain school operations and enrichment.

Notable achievements

2024–25 fundraising total

Raised approximately $267,959 through community giving during the 2024–25 school year to support programs, enrichment, and operational gap funding.

Supported Valley Vista Public Waldorf launch

Played a supporting role in the organization and fundraising around the 2025 transition that established Valley Vista Public Waldorf (the merger/realignment of Live Oak Charter and Valley Vista campus operations).

Family Pledge Program

Operates a Family Pledge Program to increase community participation and help close the local funding gap (the Foundation cites an estimated funding shortfall of about $1,300 per student annually).

At a glance

Total assets: $428K
Annual revenue: $184K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)
EIN: 68-0469315
Location: Petaluma, CA
Website: www.petalumapublicwaldorf.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 68-0469315) with recent public Form 990 filings.

Directly supports Valley Vista Public Waldorf, a certified public Waldorf school and member of the Alliance for Public Waldorf Education network.

Documented local community and media attention for the school merger and the Foundation’s fundraising role in 2024–2025.

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