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.
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 Featured on Podcast
Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director, recently sat down with broadcaster-turner-podcaster Jeff Holden on “The Non Profit Podcast Network.”
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: Jason Davidson
Jason Davidson is Captain of the Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department, and a Sierra College 2006 alum who benefitted from a Sierra College education.
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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.
All Sierra College News
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Sierra College Natural History Museum Welcomes Laura Matzer as Director
Sierra College has named Laura Matzer as Director of the Sierra College Natural History Museum (SCNHM). Matzer comes to Sierra College from the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles, Oregon, where she was responsible for leadership, vision, and direction for the museum. At Sierra College, Matzer will plan, direct, manage, oversee, and…
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Sierra College and Partners Lead Sierra Workforce Summit
Attendees Commit to Making Placer County the California Leader for Lifelong Learning and Career-long Success Representatives of Placer County’s major employers and education providers came together on Tuesday, June 18 at the Sierra College Rocklin Campus to advance breakthrough strategies for preparing youth and working-age adults for good-paying jobs. The Sierra Workforce Summit addressed the…
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Sierra College to Create Seamless Pathways into the Sacramento State Black Honors College
Sierra College Expands its Partnership with Sacramento State as One of 25 Community Colleges to Create Seamless Pathways into the Sacramento State Black Honors College Sierra College and Sacramento State have a long, and strong history together and we recognize Sac State as the largest transfer destination for Sierra College students. This agreement will provide…
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