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, the Sierra College Foundation is able to award over $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 families and their studies. 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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Cheryl Maki: Sierra College Management Alumnus, Successful Business Owner for Over 30 Years
As a small business owner for over 30 years, Cheryl Maki credits her time at Sierra College with helping her learn about running a business successfully.
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Ghidotti Early College High School Program Began with Gates Foundation Funding
The Bill Gates Foundation provided funding to spearhead the Ghidotti Early College High School program, a unique opportunity for the residents of Nevada County.
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The Story of the Sierra College Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum was birthed more than 50 years ago out of a dream to expand the science building. Originally it had only one wing which was glassed over. They decided to build another wing with a large open space in the middle so that students could go back and forth between classes. Professor…
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The Post World War II Origins of the Nursing Program at Sierra College
Here’s a little known fact—the Sierra College nursing program started out at Nevada County Hospital. And to hear Marge Sanchez tell it, it was not the most ideal setting. After World War II caused a shortage of nurses, California saw the need to create a nursing program. Genevieve Logan and Maria Crookshanks started the program in…
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Ted Kitada: Original Landscaper at Sierra College Turned Agricultural Land into a Beautiful Campus
Ted Kitada, the original landscaper for the Sierra College campus in Rocklin, remembers the story of the flagpole, a small but memorable dedication.
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