named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Amazon ISBN Integration
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Book Library Pro
Premium Joomla extension with advanced features including frontend book management, import/export tools, email notifications, and multiple layout options for books and authors
Touch Slider Module
Responsive slideshow module for displaying books or authors on touchscreen devices with configurable display and navigation options
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Provide digital and print educational resources on Waldorf educationDistributes books, pamphlets, science kits, classroom materials, and promotional flyers related to Waldorf education in print and digital formats, including downloadable eBooks in PDF and audio recordings. Maintains the Online Waldorf Library, a digital catalog offering public access to resources, including books by Rudolf Steiner and materials in multiple languages such as Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Conduct and publish research on Waldorf educationConducts research on the philosophy, curriculum, methodology, and effectiveness of Waldorf education, including case studies of children with autism and historical documentation of Rudolf Steiner’s work. Publishes essays, talks, and books on Waldorf education, such as works by David Sloan and practical guides on early childhood development, and makes transcripts of Steiner’s faculty meetings from 1919–1924 publicly available.
- Implement and promote the main lesson block teaching modelAdvances the main lesson as a core feature of Waldorf education, consisting of two-hour block periods over three to six or more weeks to enable in-depth subject immersion and comprehensive curriculum coverage.
- Support educator development and pedagogical capacity buildingProvides access to high-view e-books and audio materials focused on Waldorf teaching practices and anthroposophical foundations, with over 100,000 recorded views for several titles. Offers guidance on Goethean-based training for inner observation in early childhood education and promotes a pedagogical approach centered on deep understanding of the child and loving teacher-student relationships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$556K
Contributions & grants$365K66%
Program service revenue$190K34%
Investment income$3520%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$652K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$331K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$390K
Cash$53K
Investments$146K
Liabilities$109K
Net assets$280K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -8.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 10
- DOUGLAS GERWIN — DIRECTOR
- ELAN LEIBNER — VICE PRESIDE
- GEORGE RUSSELL — BOARD MEMBER
- JOST SCHIEREN — BOARD MEMBER
- LEONORE RUSSELL — BOARD MEMBER
- NATALIE ADAMS — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN BLOOMQUIST — TREASURER
- VIRGINIA FLYNN — PRESIDENT
- VIRGINIA MCWILLIAM — BOARD MEMBER
- WILFRIED SOMMER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- AWSNA Publications Partner — Partners with AWSNA Publications for the dissemination of educational materials related to Waldorf education.
- Freunde der Erziehungskunst Partner — Collaborates with Nana Göbel, its Executive Director, in supporting Waldorf schools worldwide.
- Goetheanum Partner — Collaborates with the Goetheanum through contributions from Christof Wiechert, former Leader of the Pedagogical Section at the Goetheanum.
- International Forum for Steiner/Waldorf Education Partner — Commissioned the research and publication of The History of Waldorf Education Worldwide 1919-1945.
- Online Waldorf Library Partner — Operates the Online Waldorf Library as a project to disseminate Waldorf educational resources.
- Peter Selg Partner — Author whose work on Rudolf Steiner's therapeutic observation informs case study approaches used by the organization.
- Rudolf Steiner Partner — Collaborates with the ideas and teachings of Rudolf Steiner in the development and practice of Waldorf education.
- Steiner Books Partner — Collaborates with Steiner Books to distribute print editions of publications.
- Steiner Books Partner — Distributes publications related to Waldorf education, including books featured in the online library.
- Waldorf Curriculum Fund Funder — Provided financial assistance to support the recording and distribution of audio books.
- Waldorf Publications Partner — Collaborates in publishing and distributing print and eBook versions of materials also offered as audio books.
- Waldorf Publications Partner — Publisher of the Spanish eBook on the history of Waldorf education, responsible for translation, editing, and design.
- Waldorf Publications Partner — Publishes and distributes books and resources related to Waldorf education, including works supported by The Research Institute for Waldorf Education.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Anthroposophy-Based Developmental Understanding 152 orgsmethodology: anthroposophy-based_educationBy grounding teacher education in anthroposophy, educators cultivate a deep, individualized understanding of each child’s development, which enables more loving and responsive teaching practices that align with the child’s evolving consciousness.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Phenomenological and Observational Pedagogy 152 orgsmethodology: phenomenological_observationBy using phenomenological observation and therapeutic insight, educators engage with students and subjects without bias, allowing truth and understanding to emerge from direct experience—fostering deeper cognitive and emotional development in both children and teachers.shared approach: Whole-Child Integrated Development →
- Research-Informed Dissemination of Waldorf Education 25 orgsmethodology: research_and_disseminationBy conducting research and documenting the historical and pedagogical foundations of Waldorf education, the organization strengthens the field’s credibility and coherence, enabling broader adoption and deeper understanding among educators and institutions.shared approach: Partnership-Driven Ecosystem Building →
- Developmentally Spaced and Revisited Learning 7 orgsmethodology: spaced_repetition_and_conceptual_maturationBy structuring learning around main lesson blocks and multi-year teacher-student relationships (looping), knowledge is deepened through spaced repetition and conceptual maturation, allowing subjects to be revisited at developmentally appropriate times for greater integration and understanding.shared approach: Developmental Spacing and Revisiting →
- Beauty-Centered Path to Truthmethodology: beauty-to-truth_pedagogyBy engaging students in mathematical and scientific activities that reveal inherent beauty and wonder, the organization fosters intrinsic motivation and a developmental path from aesthetic experience to truth-seeking and conceptual understanding.