For Donors

Together, we can help to build futures and change lives!

We are honored to be your partner in the important work of supporting low-income, first-generation students in their efforts to earn a college degree and meaningful employment post-graduation.

The Peninsula College Fund is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization, Federal Tax ID: 26-4293269

Online Donation

Your generous gift allows The Peninsula College Fund to provide the tools for success in college, and beyond, to low-income, first-generation college students. Our select scholars receive college scholarships, one-to-one mentors, college and career success workshops, and internship support throughout their college experience.

Donate by Check

Send a check payable to The Peninsula College Fund to:

Sobrato Center for Nonprofits – San Jose
1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 240
San Jose CA, 95126

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Donate Appreciated Stock

To ensure that we are notified of your donation and that we properly acknowledge it, please call 650-779-5001 or email the Executive Director at christina@peninsulacollegefund.org with the date of the transfer, the name of the stock, and the number of shares transferred.

Provide the following recipient information to your brokerage:

Brokerage: Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.
DTC Account #: 0164
For Further Credit: Account: 8538-8356 Peninsula College Fund

Wire Transfer Instructions from a U.S. Institution:

Citibank NA
111 Wall Street
New York, NY 10043

ABA: 021-000-089
FBO: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Account Number: 4055-3953

For the account of: Peninsula College Fund
Account Number: 8538-8356

Donor Advised Fund

PCF welcomes donations by check from any donor advised fund. Send a check payable to The Peninsula College Fund to:

Sobrato Center for Nonprofits – San Jose
1400 Parkmoor Ave, Suite 240
San Jose CA, 95126

Donate Your Car

We have partnered with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) to make donating your car to PCF as seamless as possible.

Testimonials

Our loyal supporters share how their commitment to our purpose and mission makes a difference in the lives of our scholars

Supporters

We sincerely appreciate the generosity of the foundations, corporations, and individuals who supported The Peninsula College Fund in Fiscal Year 25 (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025). Please note that this list is updated every December for the previous year.

  • Civic Organizations and Foundations
    • Harvey L. and Maud C. Sorensen Foundation
    • Sharks Foundation & SAP
    • Sobrato Philanthropies
    • Lucas Brothers Foundation
    • Tarlton Foundation
    • Leo M. Shortino Family Foundation
    • Palo Alto Community Fund
    • Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation
    • Stanford HealthCare
    • Atkinson Foundation
    • Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund
    • Sares Regis Community Education Foundation
    • Stanford University – Office of Government Affairs
    • Northern California College Promise Coalition
    • Rotary Club of Los Altos
    • Select Equity Group Foundation
    • Stanford University
    • HalfMyDAF
    • Inner Wheel Club of Cupertino
  • Founders’ Circle ($6,000+ for 4 Years)
    • Wendy & Eric Schmidt
    • Andie & John Sobrato
    • Meta
    • Lisa & Matthew Sonsini
    • Morey Greenstein Scholarship
    • Michelle Oates & Peter Detkin
    • Susan Bullis
    • Mary Cooper Estate
    • B.J. Cassin Conservatorship
    • Isabel & B.J. Cassin
    • Loretta Doon
    • Ginny & Richard Haughey
    • Lydia &  Richard Kearney
    • Susan Petit
    • Mercury News
    • Sares Regis Community Education Foundation
    • Connie & Bob Lurie
    • Gerri & Laszlo Bock
    • Lucile Spurlock
    • Marty Tenenbaum
    • Christina Mireles & Joseph Hurd
    • Victoria & Michael Pope
    • Blach Construction
    • Lucas Brothers Foundation
    • Tarlton Foundation
    • Dodge & Cox
    • Carlee & Rich Brown
    • Cooper Family
    • Addario Family Limited Partnership
    • Anonymous
    • Mari & Mark Donnelly
    • John Miller
    • Nicole & Jesse Ralston
    • Genevieve Rolla
    • Mari & Manuel Alba-Marquez
    • Stanford HealthCare
    • Evy Schiffman
    • Tim Ranzetta
    • Kathy & Terry Duryea
    • Kimberly & Lee Scheuer
    • Cynthia & Michael O’Leary
    • Patricia & Timothy Daniels
    • John Miller
  • Scholar Circle ($3,000+ for 4 Years)
    • Elaine & Art Taylor
    • Paula & Scott Rash
    • Laurie & Larry Dean
    • Rotary Club of Menlo Park Foundation
    • Leann Sobrato
    • Kathleen & Peter Muller
    • Anonymous
    • Janet Ehrhardt
    • Elaine & Eric Hahn
    • Hopper-Dean Foundation
    • Ellen McNeil & Jim Wiltens
    • Jane Nettesheim
    • Dani Gasparini & Alyn Beals
    • Cheryl & Charles Schaff
  • Partner College Scholarship Supporters
    • Loyola Marymount University
    • Menlo College
    • Saint Mary’s College of California
    • Santa Clara University
Success in College and Beyond