Sierra College Foundation
Students Are Our Future. Invest in Them.
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s vision: Student success for all while closing the equity and achievement gaps. Students often struggle, and financial limitation is the biggest hurdle to student success. Help our students overcome this hurdle by donating today. View our 2024 Impact Report and a message from our SCF President.
"Each year, Sierra College Foundation is able to award more than $300,000 in scholarships because of your donations. To our students, this money means more than free tuition. It means more time that they are able to spend focusing on their their studies and their families. Learn how you can make an impact in students' lives."Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director
Happening Now
President’s Circle
The President’s Circle offers a unique opportunity to join a special group of donors to raise unrestricted funds for the college’s areas of greatest need.
Basic Needs
We’re collecting items for the Basic Needs Center, including food, hygiene items, school supplies, baby formula and diapers.
Endow-a-Bed
Learn how you can help provide room and board to our students most in need. Help us meet our goal to endow 10 beds.
SCF 2024 Impact Report
Throughout the Impact Report, you’ll discover how your support — whether through individual donations, corporate partnerships, grants or event participation — drives transformational change while advancing our core mission: ensuring student success for all while closing equity and achievement gaps.
SCF in the News
- GoodDay Sacramento: Sierra College Homecoming: Learn how alumni can get involved with Sierra College Foundation.
- The Non Profit Podcast Network: Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director interviewed by Jeff Holden.
Make an Impact
Sierra College Foundation offers a variety of ways to help our students meet their needs. Give back to the community in any way you can.
Impact Programs to Support
Sierra College Foundation provides numerous opportunities to meet your philanthropic goals. See how your generosity can help meet our students’ needs.
Active Fundraising Groups
Join our active fundraising groups to meet others while supporting a specific program or cause that sparks your interests.
Ways to Give
Sierra College Foundation offers a full-range of giving options to help support our students, programs and services at Sierra College.
Sierra College Foundation News
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Dick Hilton: Paleontology Professor Added Prehistoric Fossils to Sierra College Museum Collection
Dick Hilton came to Sierra College, as professor of Biology and Paleontology, in 1981. He has done much assist the Natural History Museum into what it is today. But he…
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Nancy Palmer: Sierra College Trustee Helped the College Become an Integral Part of Nevada County
Nancy Palmer, a 22-year Sierra College Trustee knows the importance of education and its positive impact on the community.
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Ida Otani: Retired Evaluations Technician Recalls the Registration Process at Sierra College in the 1960s
Ida Otani recalls the registration process at Sierra College in the 1960s. With her passion for teamwork and organizing information, she streamlined the processes.
About Us
Since 1973, Sierra College Foundation has supported students by funding their pursuits of higher education and providing resources to help guide them toward success while assisting thousands of donors in fulfilling their philanthropic desires.
Gifts to Sierra College Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The contribution deductible for tax purposes is limited to the amount that exceeds the value of any goods and services received by the donor. Tax ID #23-7241877