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.

Make a Gift Today!

More ways to give:

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

San Diego Education Fund
Attn: Tina Tran
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

$30,000 buys one Teacher Scholar full scholarship and mentoring support

$26,000 buys one STEM Scholar full scholarship and mentoring support

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

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

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

$5,000 buys a SDEF scholarship for a teaching credential year

$3,500 buys a SDEF one-year university/college scholarship for a STEM Scholar

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

$2,000 buys an 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

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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.