At Brightworks, learning isn’t passive, it’s something we build together. Every project, every dream, every spark of curiosity takes many hands to bring to life.

From the first spark of an idea to the final presentation of a project, Brightworks runs on community — families, collaborators, and students who show up with open hands and hearts.

The Annual Fund allows us to say yes to the things that make this school remarkable:

A small, connected community
Rich materials and hands-on projects
Access to nature and real-world learning
Equity and inclusion through tuition assistance

When you give, you’re not just funding a school. You’re fueling curiosity, creativity, and courage. You’re helping us say yes to student-led projects that stretch imaginations and to fieldwork that turns the world into our classroom. You’re helping us support collaborators who mentor with heart, and you’re ensuring that every learner is seen, heard, and celebrated.

And this year, your impact is doubled — thanks to a $50,000 matching gift already pledged by one of our generous families. That means your contribution, whatever its size, goes twice as far in keeping the Brightworks magic alive.

Let’s build this together. Let’s reach 100% community participation and show our students what’s possible when every hand and every heart shows up.

When you give, you build Brightworks.

Every gift matters.

Every hand makes a difference.

Together, we’re building the Brightworks of today and the future our children deserve.

Every Hand Builds Brightworks

By Institute for Applied Tinkering

Every Hand Builds Brightworks

Your gift fuels curiosity, creativity, and connection — the building blocks of everything we do.