Make a Donation Today

San Diego Education Fund exists thanks to the generosity of private grants and donations from individuals and corporations. Your gift of any amount is appreciated.

Give Today or Monthly Online:

More ways to give:

Checks can be made payable to San Diego Education Fund and mailed to:

San Diego Education Fund
Attn: Sandra Garibay
4100 Normal Street #3251
San Diego, CA 92103

SDEF gladly accepts in-kind donations and gifts of:

  • Appreciated Assets

  • Stocks and Bonds

  • Life Insurance

  • Planned Gifts and Bequests

Contact Development Consultant
Nancy Smith: (619) 818-6998 or teamsmithrd@gmail.com.

What your donation can accomplish:

$50,000 provides all Scholars with mentoring support and networking opportunities for one year

$35,000 buys two Teacher Scholars full scholarship and mentoring support

$25,000 buys two STEM Scholars full scholarship and mentoring support

$15,000 expands the Scholar Emergency Fund to meet Scholar family needs

$12,000 buys a four-year plus teaching credential degree for a Teacher Scholar

$10,000 provides the Scholar Emergency Fund for one year

$10,000 buys a SDEF four-year university/college scholarship for a STEM Scholar

$8,000 buys a SDEF four-year university/college scholarship for a Teacher Scholar

$5,000 replenishes the Scholar Emergency Fund allowing Scholars to stay in college 

$4,000 buys a SDEF scholarship for a teaching credential year

$2,500 buys a SDEF one-year university/college scholarship for a STEM Scholar

$2,000 buys a SDEF one-year university/college scholarship for a Teacher Scholar

$1,000 buys a SDEF one-year community college scholarship   

$500 buys books for one year

$250 buys a used computer 

$250 buys books for one semester

$150 buys bus/trolley pass to college/home

$100 buys books for two or three classes  

$50 buys college program and lab fees       

$25 buys a backpack, organizers and supplies

Support our Scholars

As a donation-driven organization, San Diego Education Fund relies upon individual and corporate gifts. Your gifts translate directly into college degrees, higher incomes, lower unemployment and stronger communities.