The Fund for CWA 2025-26

When you make a gift to CWA, you invest in our students and faculty. The Fund for CWA is essential to our school, supporting current-year operating expenses not covered by tuition. We rely on our school community to contribute meaningfully to ensure we can provide an outstanding education for every student so that they may develop the skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.

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Greatest Need

By supporting the Area of Greatest Need, you are investing in the Tarrier experience for our students. This supports…

Access & Financial Aid

We understand that financing an independent school education can be a significant expense. During the previous year…

Athletics

At Charles Wright Academy, we recognize the significance of competitive athletics and fitness activities as essential…

Experiential Education

Experiential education programming is a hallmark of the CWA experience. Your gift helps Tarriers in all school…

Professional Development

Our teachers are qualified educators that foster a love of learning for our students. Your gift in support of staff…

Visual & Performing Arts

At Charles Wright Academy, we cherish the belief that art is not just an elective, it is a vital component of a…

Campaign ends Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, 11:44 pm PDT

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The Delgado Blair Family (Parent ’35)

2 months ago

In honor of Mr. Kroe

Thank you for inspiring our young creators, Mr. Kroe!

James Stone (Parent, Grandparent ’17, ’21, ’29, ’31)

2 months ago

College prep & life prep. CWA is the best! Go Green!

Jared & Phoebe Wright (Parent ’32, ’34)

2 months ago

Our family is so grateful for the incredible teachers, staff, and community that make this school such a special place. The kindness, inspiration, and dedication put into creating an environment where our children feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn means more than we can ever express. Thank you for all that you do!

Adrienne West (Parent ’33, ’38)

2 months ago

In honor of Bruce West

With gratitude for all you do for the students and their families

Wendy & Darrell Cochran (Parent ’17, ’19, ’24, ’25, ’31, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 months ago

Our family believes in “Once a Tarrier, Always a Tarrier.” 15 years of gratitude and love for our community. Please show your support with a donation!

Danielle Gomez (Parent ’19)

a day ago

I’m forever grateful for the donations that made it possible for my daughters to both receive an amazing education from CWS.

Anonymous (Alumni ’04)

21 days ago

In honor of Mr. David Kangas

Michael Lapin (Alumni ’89)

23 days ago

Back on track!

Barry Anton (Parent ’04)

a month ago

In honor of Eric Anton '04

Bruce McDonald (Alumni ’84)

a month ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Dulce Ngo (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

We give back to our school because our teachers, faculty, and community give so much every day. Supporting them is our way of saying thank you and helping us grow stronger together.

The Samudosky Family (Parent ’34)

2 months ago

Thank you to our son's amazing teachers and staff for your tireless dedication and kindness! Special shout-out to Ms. Dales for being so supportive, encouraging, and making 4th grade so fun!

Anonymous (Parent ’33, ’38)

2 months ago

We love Books and Tea! Thank you Ms. Doucette

Cassandra Will (Parent ’93, ’24, ’27)

2 months ago

In honor of Amazing CWA faculty and staff.

Thank you to all the faculty and staff that have supported our children over the years. Bus drivers, learning specialists, coaches, teachers and so many others. Thank you!

Deborah Denison (Alumni ’77)

2 months ago

In memory of Lena and Sidney Mayers

Omair Ali and Saadia Wahid . (Parent ’31, ’33, ’37)

2 months ago

In honor of The head of school, directors, faculty and staff at CWA

Thank you for all that you do in helping us raise, educate, nurture and steer our kids. We appreciate you and we are grateful for your support!

Tyler Francis (Parent ’25, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Jim Dale

Go Tarriers!

Wendy Troyer (Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

Thank you to our AMAZING school bus drivers, who take great pride in the safety of our CWA littles.

Adam & Nicole Blakney (Alumni ’00, Parent ’32, ’33, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

In honor of the Amazing CWA Administration, Faculty, Staff, Coaches, and all our team members who work day in and out for CWA! Thank you!!!

Emily Happy (Alumni ’97, Parent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

To all the mentors who inspire, shape and nourish our kids — thank you!

Shana McNally (Alumni ’85)

2 months ago

In honor of Bill Mack

Beth Reed (Parent ’32)

2 months ago

Thank you to everyone at the middle school!

Bernadette Parenteau (Parent ’38)

2 months ago

Thankful for CWA's Faculty, Staff and Programs!

Koryeh Cobb (Parent ’40, Faculty/Staff, Spruce)

2 months ago

Thank you, Teacher Anna, Teacher James, and Teacher Alfredo, for surrounding our daughter with such gentle care and encouragement. Because of you, she wakes up each morning genuinely excited to go to school, and we are so grateful for the love and comfort you’ve given her during this big transition.

April Allen (Parent ’26)

2 months ago

We are grateful for the CWA staff and community for providing a supportive, welcoming learning environment.

C/Ray (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

In honor of Oli Liebman

Thanks for everything, Oli! Couldn't do it without you!

Huijing Hu (Parent ’31, ’35)

2 months ago

In honor of wonderful staff at CWA.

Tony Chursky

2 months ago

Three Cheers for Coach Adams, holding down the CWA Soccer Fort!

Blake and Dana Goldberg (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

In honor of Sam, Sidney, Jackson and Levi

Lori Noga (Alumni ’98, Parent ’28, ’31)

2 months ago

So grateful for the CWA community of faculty, staff, students, and families! 💚🤍

Andrew Palmer (Alumni ’12)

2 months ago

Thank you to the staff that put together the pub night and for Parker Rush for hosting at Narrows Brewing

Carol Ye (Parent ’27)

2 months ago

Thank you for all that you do to support, challenge, and inspire the students. Our family is grateful to be part of this community.

Kenny Ahn (Parent ’37)

2 months ago

In honor of Ms Kolbo

Thank you

Tim Morley (Parent ’27)

2 months ago

In honor of the Upper School Physics teacher, Mr. Spenner

Krystal Young (Parent ’29, ’36)

2 months ago

We support Charles Wright because I can’t think of a better school for my children to attend.

Brynn Walker (Parent ’36, ’40, Faculty/Staff, Spruce)

2 months ago

Go Tarriers!

Jenn Kolbo (Parent ’25, ’28, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

💚

Joffrey Hooks (Parent ’35, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

❤️

Mary Beth and John Cole (Parent ’25, ’28, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

So proud to support our great school. Thank you for the opportunity.

Dawn Scotlan (Alumni ’05, Parent ’36, ’39, Spruce)

2 months ago

In honor of All the extraordinary teachers and support staff we have at Charles Wright!

Thank you CWA faculty and Staff for helping raise our kiddos! Your dedication, and care are so appreciated!

Mary Beth and John Cole (Parent ’25, ’28, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Ms. Rippl, Ms. West, Ms. Roberson and Coach Rue. We love CWA!

Anonymous

2 months ago

In honor of Lil Saint

Coby Sagle (Parent ’30, ’36)

2 months ago

We love CWA!

Drew Pine (Alumni ’11)

3 months ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Heidi Huckins and John Forier (Parent ’10, ’26)

3 months ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Corey Shuler

3 months ago

Support!

Katya Kelly (Alumni ’15)

3 months ago

I remember my time at CWA so fondly, and I want to see all of the promising plans that Head of School Rippl and the administration have for the future of the school come to fruition.

Rosi Miller (Parent ’29, ’32)

3 months ago

Looking forward to bright futures!

Kiera Miller (Parent ’29)

3 months ago

Grateful for the CWA faculty!

Ben Sclair (Alumni ’88, Parent ’17, ’19, ’24, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 months ago

In honor of Mary Lou Sclair

Anonymous (Parent ’27)

3 months ago

Thank you for your amazing work CWA

Rachel Rippl (Parent ’31, Faculty/Staff)

3 months ago

I'm grateful for our incredible community who believe deeply in supporting the mission of the school.

Tonya Tiedemann (Parent ’36)

3 months ago

Thank you to all the wonderful teachers and staff who make the CWA community a special place of learning, growing, and building lifelong friendships!

Zena and Jaeha Oh (Parent ’41, Maple)

3 months ago

💚💚💚

Radhgemd & Joseph Escandon (Parent ’29)

3 months ago

We are so grateful that our path has brought us to Charles Wright. Our son is loving every minute at this school. Thank you!

Anonymous (Parent ’25, Faculty/Staff)

3 months ago

It is a great day to be a Tarrier!

Jamie Thompson (Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

Beginning school rulzzzzzz

Megan Jokl (Parent ’35, Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

💚

Marshall Davidson (Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

Because I believe in the mission!

Audrey Rose (Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

I love CWA!

Crysta Swarts-Gillison (Parent ’39, Faculty/Staff, Madrona)

5 months ago

So proud to be a part of this community of learners!

Jeanette Blankenship (Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Rachel Rippl, the most amazing school leader

CWA is lucky to have such a fabulous leader in Rachel Rippl!

Jennifer Snyder (Parent ’34)

2 months ago

In honor of Mr. Kroe

We are so very appreciative of Mr. Kroe for his kindness, support, and inspiration! A big thanks for his work and dedication! -Jenn Snyder and Vivian Snyder-Darby

Kalia Whalley (Parent ’34, ’36, ’38)

2 months ago

Thankful to be part of this wonderful community! Go Tarriers! 💚

Victoria Gawlik Morse (Alumni ’09, Parent ’40, Maple)

3 months ago

No where else gives my kiddo a new adventure every day.

MarcKia Wilson (Parent ’31, ’34, ’39, Trustee/Past Trustee, Red Cedar)

4 months ago

In memory of Regina Wilson

THANK YOU to the incredible faculty and staff who nurture and support our children every day! We are also grateful for the families whose commitment and spirit make CWA such a special community! Go Tarriers! 💚

Nilmah Mills (Parent ’95, ’98, ’02, Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 days ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Jonathan & Mary Eytinge (Alumni ’68)

22 days ago

I learned 'how to learn' and do research. CWA made me a better person and member of society.

Mary and David Minsk (Alumni ’12, ’13, ’14, ’15, ’16, ’17)

23 days ago

Great school. Our son had a wonderful experience.

Christy and Peter Bortel (Parent ’19, ’21, ’25)

a month ago

The Bortel Family is grateful for SO many CWA faculty, staff and leaders. We would like to give a special shout-out to Coaches Brian and Cooper Burdick for their leadership of the football program and for all of Ben's opportunities with Tarrier Football.

Johann Klaassen (Alumni ’88)

a month ago

In memory of Ray Smith

Mary Callahan (Parent ’34, ’38)

2 months ago

Thank you to Mrs. Arias and Mrs. Dales for all the kindness and encouragement to Levi and Liam this year!

Anonymous (Parent ’36, ’38)

2 months ago

In honor of Ms.Arias, Ms.Keehn, Ms. Ally, Ms.Roberts

Chantel Bailey (Parent ’32, ’35)

2 months ago

Thank you Mrs. Cobb, Ms. Carson, Mrs. Cole and Ms. H for all of your support and care with our 3rd grader!

Nicole Stice P'24 '27 '29 (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

So incredibly grateful for the Development Office team! 💚

Brianna Richardson (Parent ’29, ’32)

2 months ago

Thank you for providing our kids with an amazing experience every day 🫶🏻

Anonymous (Grandparent ’32)

2 months ago

Thank you, to the great CWA staff!

Anonymous (Parent ’38)

2 months ago

Thank you to Ms. Arias and Ms. Ally (Kindergarten) and all the wonderful CWA staff!

Brooke Judge

2 months ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Anonymous (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

Thank you for the amazing learning environment for all the CWA kiddos!

Anonymous (Parent ’39, Madrona)

2 months ago

WE LOVE BGS MADRONA CLASS & CWA!!!!!

Madalyn Dales (Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

In honor of Ms. Burdick, Ms. Calderen, Ms. Jokl, and Ms. Mallory. Thank you for all you do! - Avett & Benen Dales

Laura Soldano (Parent ’41, Madrona)

2 months ago

A message of gratitude for the amazing teachers in the BGS Madrona Class! Teacher Kara, Teacher Jamie and Teacher Brianna bring a smile to our son's face everyday. Thank you for everything you do to enrich and foster of love of learning for our children! With appreciation, the Soldano family.

C/Ray (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

In honor of Rich Garrett

Mr. Garrett is an amazing teacher! Very patient and helpful.

Aimee & Mike Allen (Trustee/Past Trustee)

2 months ago

In honor of The CWA faculty, staff and admin.

Keep doing great work for children and adolescents!

C/Ray (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

In honor of Emily Peterson

Ms. Peterson is the best dance coach! Love the energy and compassion!

Deborah Callahan (Grandparent ’34, ’38)

2 months ago

Donation made in name of Liam and Levi Callahan. Ms Dale has been amazing challenging her fourth graders

Kristi Fletcher (Parent ’37)

2 months ago

Grateful and thankful for CWA

Tammie Perreault (Parent ’34)

2 months ago

We are especially grateful for the love of Art 🖼️ that Mr. Kroe brings to the Lower School. ❤️

Laura Rose (Parent ’31, ’34)

2 months ago

The Roses are so grateful for Clara’s middle school teachers and Eleanor’s 4th grade teachers. We know they are challenged, supported and loved. Also a big shout out to the Development team! 💚

Stacy & Heather Broadmante (Parent ’38)

2 months ago

We are so grateful and proud to be part of the CWA community! Special shout out to Ms. Arias and Ms. Ally for making our daughter's first year so engaging!

Yonas Bogale (Parent ’36)

2 months ago

We really appreciate everything you do to support, challenge, and inspire the students! Our family is so grateful to be a part of this wonderful community.

Tessa Kluetz Pernell (Parent ’29)

2 months ago

We are immensely grateful for the wonderful CWA staff. The community support and teachers’ commitment to helping their students thrive is immeasurable and truly appreciated! THANK YOU!

Xiao Yang (Parent ’27)

2 months ago

Go Tarriers!

Connor Peterson (Alumni ’24)

2 months ago

Keep up the good work!

Huiqiang Zhao (Parent ’27, ’32)

2 months ago

Amazing school with great teachers. Go Tarriers!

Kevin Campbell (Parent ’32, ’35, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

Go Tarriers!

Michaella Mackmer (Parent ’30, Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

GO TARRIERS!

Ally Dornisch (Faculty/Staff)

2 months ago

GO GREEN :)

Melvin Chang

2 months ago

In memory of Phyllis Kriese

Guillermo Chacon (Parent ’11, ’34, ’40, Trustee/Past Trustee, Madrona)

2 months ago

In honor of the amazing teachers and staff that make CWA the special place that it is!

Anonymous (Parent ’30)

2 months ago

With appreciation

Daniel Rohn (Parent ’33, ’35)

2 months ago

Luke and Evelyn

Coby Sagle (Parent ’30, ’36)

2 months ago

Mrs West is the best!

Michele & Andy Jones (Parent ’34)

3 months ago

In memory of Papa Paul (Otis' grandfather)

We love our CWA community!

Barbara Weist (Parent ’26, ’29)

3 months ago

So more kids can have the opportunities my kids have had.

Saadia Wahid (Parent ’31, ’33, ’37)

3 months ago

What a joy to be a Tarrier parent! 💚

Anonymous (Parent ’31)

3 months ago

Best school ever!!!

Patrick Good (Parent ’29, ’32)

3 months ago

Thank you to all the amazing staff!

Joy Kim & Junho Lee (Parent ’39, Madrona)

3 months ago

Thank you to the dedicated educators and staff who strive to make CWA a better place to be.

Nisha Tomar (Parent ’33)

3 months ago

Proud to support CWA where curiosity, character, and community truly come alive every day!

Emily Happy (Alumni ’97, Parent ’32, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 months ago

Go Tarriers! 💚 We are thankful for the academics, adventure and love at CWA.

Hillary Hearn (Parent ’36, ’38, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 months ago

Our kids love being at CWA, and we love being part of this vibrant community. We’re especially thankful for the incredible teachers and staff whose passion and care bring the school’s values to life every day.

Jonathan Baker (Parent ’40, Madrona)

3 months ago

Because an thoughtful education can unlock and open a lifetime of doors and new experiences! Go Tarriers!

Barb Tucci (Alumni ’84, Parent ’18, Trustee/Past Trustee)

3 months ago

💚🤍💚 Go Green!

Hoiching Yeung (Parent ’31)

3 months ago

Respect

Bob and Judy Herrington (Parent ’02, ’05)

4 months ago

So excited for Charles Wright’s future!

Katie Pfeifle (Parent ’33, ’36, Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

This is my forever community! 🫶🏻

Lauri Cooper

5 months ago

In honor of Faith Calderen

You are an awesome human and teacher!

Alisha Doucette (Alumni ’95, Parent ’32, ’36, Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

In honor of Linda Saylor-Bright

Stefan Manfredi (Faculty/Staff)

5 months ago

Tarriers Spirit