Sierra College Foundation
Students Are Our Future. Invest in Them.
Sierra College Foundation 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.
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 help 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, and school supplies.
Endow-a-Bed
Learn how you can help provide room and board to our students most in need.
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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Impact Story: Richard R. Nelson
Rick recognized the incredible value of the scholarships he received to attend Sierra College, and has since supported more than 100 scholarships benefitting deserving and financially disadvantaged students.
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Impact Story: Jason Loscalzo
Jason Loscalzo, proud alumnus of Sierra College, is now Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bears.
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Impact Story: Andi*
Sierra Promise along with the Student Assistance Fund Endowment (SAFE) helped Andi succeed in life and in school.
All Sierra College News
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Four Sierra College Students Awarded with 2024 Emerging Journalist Fellowship
Sierra College students Miranda Ricks, Greg Micek, Aidan Puentes, and Jeralynn Querubin were named recipients of the 2024 Emerging Journalist Fellowships.
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Sierra College Hosts California State Leaders to Highlight Successful Programs, Business Partnerships that Prepare Students for Well-Paying Jobs
Sierra College hosted leaders from across California to highlight the success of higher education programs that empower community members with training and access to well-paying regional jobs through business partnerships.
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Dr. Melissa Leal Honored with 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education
Sierra College Ethnic Studies Instructor Dr. Melissa Leal was honored with the 2023-24 Hayward Award for Excellence in Education for the California Community Colleges.
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