Our Donors

Generosity at Many Levels

The San Diego Education Fund relies solely on contributions, grants and in-kind support from individuals, corporations and private foundations. The success of SDEF scholars would not be possible without the generosity of our donors. We thank our financial partners for making educational opportunities a priority. Our supporters recognize that investments in education pay lasting dividends for scholars, their families and communities.

Investor Circle - $25,000 and Above

  • College Access Foundation of California

  • The Donald C. and Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation

  • Reuben H. Fleet Fund at the San Diego Foundation

  • Susan Hoekenga

  • Laub Family Trust

  • Jack and Virginia Mashin

  • Parker Foundation

  • Pat and Bob Whalen

Legacy Circle - $24,999 to $10,000

  • Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation

  • Beyster Family Foundation Fund IV at the San Diego Foundation

  • Barbara Brown

  • Community Service Association, San Diego Unified School District

  • The Samuel I. and John Henry Fox Foundation

  • GEO Group Foundation

  • Edward Gergosian

  • Goodwin Family Foundation

  • Helmstetter Family Foundation

  • The Lambert Foundation for Education

  • McGraw Block Family Foundation

  • Becky and Steve Phillpott

  • The Arthur and Jeanette Pratt Memorial Fund

  • Union Bank

  • Wong Family Foundation


Benefactor Circle - $9,999 to $5,000

  • Bright Funds

  • LaVerne Brown

  • Penny Edgert

  • Fox Foundation

  • Cindy Marten

  • Nordson Foundation

  • Price Family Charitable Trust

  • Shannon Charitable Trust

  • TW2 Marketing, Inc.

  • WD-40 Company

Circle - $9,999 to $5,000

  • Bright Funds

  • LaVerne Brown

  • Penny Edgert

  • Fox Foundation

  • Cindy Marten

  • Nordson Foundation

  • Price Family Charitable Trust

  • Shannon Charitable Trust

  • TW2 Marketing, Inc.

  • WD-40 Company

Opportunity Circle - $4,999 to $2,500

  • First Tech Federal Credit Union

  • Elwyn Heller Foundation

  • James Hughes Foundation

  • Maureen Lamberti

  • Vance Mills

  • Carlos Ramirez

  • Rod Smith

  • Torrey Pines Bank

  • Qualcomm

  • Wells Fargo Foundation

Supporter Circle - $2,499 to $1,000

  • Christina (Tina) Dyer

  • Bill Freeman

  • Mary Johnson

  • Norman Kellner Memorial Fund

  • James Randall

  • Elisa Sanchez

  • Darlene Shiley

  • Sycuan Casino

  • Walmart Foundation and Facility #6235

  • Sharon Whitehurst-Payne

Support our Scholars

Partnering with donors, San Diego Education Fund relies upon individual and corporate gifts. Your gifts translate directly into college degrees, higher incomes, lower unemployment and stronger communities.