Fund for Student Success
The Fund for Student Success provides flexible, immediate resources to address the college’s most pressing needs. This unrestricted fund allows the Foundation to respond quickly to emerging opportunities and challenges, ensuring that students receive the support they need to thrive.
Your contribution helps sustain programs, expand access, and create innovative solutions that make a real difference in students’ lives.
Contribute to the Fund for Student Success and empower students now.
$1 MILLION+ Awarded in Scholarships
in 2024 - 2025
Your gift helps students achieve their dreams and build brighter futures. Make a donation to the College of the Desert Foundation today.
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Give the Gift of Experience
If you watched the student video above, you can understand how life-changing experiential trips are to COD students. If you didn't watch the video, please do that now by clicking above. As we wrap up another year, we invite you to share in the spirit of giving by...
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....