How Your Support Makes a Difference

By supporting the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL), you can help remove these barriers and empower a new generation of leaders. Your generous contribution will directly fund transportation subsidies, ensuring that historically underserved students from diverse backgrounds can attend these life-changing campss.

  • Summer Camps

    Rising transportation costs have become a significant barrier for many students who want to attend AWSL’s transformative summer leadership camps. These camps provide powerful learning experiences where students develop essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication. They inspire young leaders to build confidence, expand their perspectives, and see themselves as changemakers in their schools and communities.

  • AWSL Student Voice Programs and Initiatives

    AWSL Student Voice programs create opportunities for students to strengthen their leadership skills and advocate for meaningful change in their schools and communities. These initiatives help remove financial and access barriers while creating supportive networks where students can learn from one another, collaborate, and grow as leaders. By investing in Student Voice programs and leadership initiatives, we ensure that leadership opportunities are accessible to all students, regardless of their background or zip code.

  • Cispus Forever

    Cispus is at the heart of AWSL’s leadership experience. For decades, it has provided a place where students step away from their daily environments and fully engage in leadership, connection, and personal growth.

    Through our partnership with Cispus Forever, you can help preserve and strengthen this space for future generations. Your support helps maintain facilities, expand access, and ensure that every student, regardless of financial situation, can experience the impact of Cispus.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Washington School Principals Education Foundation is a 501(C)(3) organization.

Tax Identification number 91-1153112

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  • Yes. AWSL is a division of the Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are eligible for a charitable tax deduction to the extent allowed by law. WSPEF’s federal tax identification number is 91-1153112. Please retain your donation receipt and consult your tax advisor about your individual circumstances.

  • Your donation supports AWSL programs and helps remove barriers that can prevent students from participating. Based on current needs, gifts may support transportation, participation costs, summer leadership camps, Student Voice programs, and leadership experiences at Cispus. Together, these investments help more students find their voice, build confidence, and lead in their schools and communities.

  • AWSL may accept in-kind donations that align with current program or facility needs. Please contact our team before purchasing or delivering an item so we can confirm that we can use and accept it.

    For accepted donations, WSPEF can provide a written acknowledgment describing the donated property. Donors are responsible for determining its fair market value and should consult a tax advisor regarding deductibility.

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  • Yes. You may make a gift in honor or in memory of someone special. When donating, include the person’s name and indicate whether the gift is honorary or memorial. If you would like someone notified, provide their contact information and an optional message. We will not share the amount of your gift.

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