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
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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Sierra College Foundation Receives $125K Hearst Foundation Grant
Sierra College Foundation announced it was awarded its first national grant: a prestigious $125,000 Hearst Foundation Grant to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities integrate into the mainstream economy and maintain an independent lifestyle.
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Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors
Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students. Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds. Through careful planning, the monthly rent for most students will be substantially below market…
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Sierra College Foundation Awards Over $300K in Scholarships in 2022
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) announced it awarded $300,000 in scholarships in 2022. As an organization, SCF serves as the advancement office for Sierra College and is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s mission: Student success for all while closing equity and achievement gaps.
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Impact Stories: Students and Staff
Learn more about the students who have been recipients of our giving programs, our alumni, and what inspires our donors to financially support Sierra College.
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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.
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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.
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Impact Story: Maria Brannan
Meet Maria Brannan, a proud veteran and Sierra College alum. She works in Sierra College’s Veteran Success Center to assist other veterans who are furthering their education at Sierra College.
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Impact Story: Jake Malerbi
Meet Jake Malerbi, a hardworking Sierra College student who is part of the Guardian Scholars program.
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