Ways To Support COD Students
Whether you are a parent, student, alumni, faculty member, business partner, philanthropist or investor, foundation or organization, part- or full-time resident, or just a fan of College of the Desert, when you step up for College of the Desert with a membership or donation you make a significant difference in higher education, career advancement and lifelong learning.
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Your Impact
As of 2025, College of the Desert Foundation has raised $130 million over the past 40 years to support student success via program and scholarship support. In 2012, the Foundation supported the innovative EDGE program which helped institutionalize plEDGE, a program which provides free tuition and wrap around services for students attending College of the Desert.
in Scholarships awarded 2024-2025
Emergency Student Grants Given
Since 2020
In endowments that support scholarships and programs as of FY 2024-2025
Individual Gifts Received 2023-2024 fiscal year from 498 donors,
including 206 first time donors
The amount of every dollar raised that went to scholarships and programs 2024-2025
In commencement regalia purchases 2019-2024.
Distributed to students for emergency needs 2019-2025
Latest News
Giving Tuesday Team Challenge
Your Gift. Your Team. Your Impact. Five College of the Desert leadership teams are going head-to-head to see who can inspire the most support for our students! Every donation helps provide scholarships, emergency assistance, and life-changing programs that keep...
College of the Desert Student Essay Scholarship Contest
Tell Your Story. Shape Your Future. The College of the Desert Foundation is proud to launch the Student Essay Scholarship Contest, an opportunity for COD students to share how their educational journey has shaped their lives — and how College of the Desert is helping...
“Bunching” Donations Can Maximize Impact And Tax Benefits
How to Maximize Your 2025 Gift If you care about supporting College of the Desert students, now may be the perfect time to think strategically about your philanthropy. Upcoming changes to federal tax law could affect how charitable deductions work starting in 2026....
Donors Make the Difference
Thank you to our generous supporters.
