Together we grow
Deep roots, bright futures
Your gift will provide scholarships, mentorship, on-going support and career readiness for students connected to Washington’s tree fruit community. Every dollar helps them from orientation to graduation.
What your gift funds
So much more than tuition
We know that money alone isn’t enough. It takes comprehensive support to help WAEF students graduate on-time and career ready, which 87% do. Your donation will fund not only tuition, but mentorship, care packages, skills workshops, career exploration activities and more.
Choose your level of impact
Choose your level of impact
Your generosity helps build the next generation of leaders for our industry and our communities.
Long-term success
$500/mo
$6,000 annually
Invests in long-term success for students and the industry.
Sustains the infrastructure that keeps WAEF strong — scholarship coordination, data tracking, campus outreach and the staff who make student success possible.
Year-round support
$250/mo
$3,000 annually
Expands year-round student support.
Helps fund career tours, summer workshops and follow-up check-ins that keep students on track academically and emotionally.
Mentorship and community
$100/mo
$1,200 annually
Strengthens mentorship and community ties.
Helps host gatherings where students, alumni and volunteers build relationships that encourage persistence and belonging.
Readiness and confidence
$50/mo
$600 annually
Supports student readiness and confidence.
Provides materials and resources for workshops that equip students with professional skills, financial tools and industry awareness.
Moments of connection
$25/mo
$300 annually
Helps create moments of connection.
Covers supplies for scholarship announcements, care packages and small touches year-round that let students know the industry is cheering for them.
Or give once
A one-time gift, in any amount.
Every level above is a monthly gift. If you would rather give once, this is the same door — give whatever amount you choose, whenever you choose.
Whatever amount you choose to give, we so appreciate you!
Every way to give
Find your perfect way to give
There are many different ways you can give to support WAEF students. Choose the one that’s right for you!
Donate online
Make a one-time donation through PayPal. If you are donating in memory of someone, you’ll have an option on the checkout page to add that information.
Give onlineStart a monthly donation
Start monthly donations of any amount you choose, through PayPal. Make sure to check the box that says “Make this a monthly donation”.
Start a monthly giftDonate stock
When you donate appreciated stock, you don’t have to pay capital gains tax, and you get to claim the full fair-market value of the donated shares as a deduction on your income taxes. It’s a win-win for everyone.
Call (509) 663-7713 to arrange itGive from your IRA
You can make a Qualified Charitable Distribution directly from your Individual Retirement Account, which counts as part of your Required Minimum Distribution. Minimum age requirements apply.
Call (509) 663-7713 to discussGive us a call
Call the office and we’ll gladly arrange your monthly or one-time donation over the phone. One of WAEF’s small staff will answer.
(509) 663-7713Send us a check
Just drop it in the mail, payable to the Washington Apple Education Foundation.
Washington Apple Education Foundation2900 Euclid AvenueWenatchee, WA 98801Buy a Washington Apples license plate
$28 from every plate purchase and renewal comes to WAEF. Already have one? Register it and WAEF will credit the gift to you.
The Washington Apples license plateLeave a legacy
Name WAEF in your will or as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy, or give appreciated assets now. Conversations are held in strictest confidence.
Legacy givingHowever you choose to give, we so appreciate you!
By the numbers
Tracking Student Success
WAEF students are amazing.
87%
graduate on time
Persistence support works.
96%
renew or graduate
Students stay with WAEF, and WAEF stays with them.
75%
are the first in their family to go to college
Reaching the deserving kids.
3.5
average GPA
WAEF students get it done!
322
students awarded in 2026
A large annual cohort.
$1.3M
awarded in 2026
Thank you WAEF supporters!
70+
majors, across 43 schools
Any major, any school and strong ROI from all.
1994
established
Thirty years of great students.
2,000+
alumni
A strong WAEF network.
100+
donors
A whole community giving.
300
volunteers each year
Support that goes beyond money.
“I am grateful to WAEF for providing support that goes beyond finances, creating a community of encouragement and belonging that motivates me throughout my college journey. It reminds me that people genuinely care about my success.”
Thank you
Thank you, generous donors
A huge THANK YOU, to you, our fantastic donors. You are brightening the futures of WAEF students, our region’s tree fruit industry and our communities at the same time. We are so grateful.
A receipt will be sent to you by WAEF acknowledging your contribution. Qualifying donations to WAEF may be tax deductible. WAEF will issue a year-end tax statement that itemizes tax-deductible contributions and the fair market value of any goods or services received in return.
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Tax ID: 91-1638890
Other ways to help
More ways to support WAEF students
Name a fund for your company, your family or someone you want remembered.
Support WAEF students with a bequest or appreciated assets.
$28 from every plate, every year, on the road for WAEF students.
Read applications, mentor a student or help run an event.