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Clark College Foundation inspires the joy of philanthropy in support of student success and program excellence at Clark College.
Clark College Foundation
In the 2023-2024 academic year, we awarded $1.6 million in scholarships, special awards and financial support to hundreds of students. In all, the foundation contributed over $4.8 million last year to the college in student scholarships, program & capital support, and professional development.
Since its inception over 50 years ago, Clark College Foundation has provided Clark College with more than $89 million in college-related support.
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$1.6M
in Scholarships Awarded in the 23-24 academic year
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$4.8M
In total support to Clark College last year
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$89M
Lifetime contribution to college-related support
Ways to Give
At Clark College Foundation, your contribution fuels the aspirations of tomorrow’s leaders. We offer many ways to give, ensuring that your donation supports educational excellence and aligns with your financial planning goals. Whether you make a legacy gift, participate in our PenguinsGive annual drive, or engage in employer matching programs, each donation makes a significant impact. From estate planning to corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions, we tailor your giving experience to maximize personal fulfillment and community benefit. Join us in our mission to make education accessible and impactful. For more details on how you can contribute, visit our Ways to Give page!
We’re Dedicated to Providing Access to Opportunities
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$1.6 Million given in scholarships in the 2023-2024 academic year
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Funding programs for First-Generation students, who are 44% of the student body
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Serving 1,086 veterans and military affiliated students in the Veterans Center of Excellence
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Student Success
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Innovation
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Collaboration
The Power of Us
The Clark College Student Success Fund helps students stay on the path to success by supporting essential programs and services, addressing basic needs, fostering academic achievement, and enhancing opportunities for leadership and future employment. Thanks to a generous gift from the Taco Bell Foundation, your gift to the Clark College Student Success Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000.
Give to the student Success FundOur Reach
2023-2024
Clark College Enrollment
First Generation Students
Veterans & Military Affilitated Served
Pounds of Food Distributed
Our corporate partners are helping us make extraordinary things happen.
We would like to take a moment to acknowledge some of our recent corporate partners and sponsors. Without them, Clark College Foundation would not be able to sustain its mission of increasing access to higher education, improving student successes, and building a stronger community.
Thank you to our recent corporate sponsors and partners:
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Judy Lee Norris knew the transformative power of education
The Judy Lee Norris Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the Norris family in honor of Judy Lee Norris, whose life demonstrated the transformative power of education. Judy, who worked hard to earn her GED® from Clark College later in life, transitioned from labor-intensive factory jobs to a more fulfilling career, becoming a successful entrepreneur. Her perseverance and dedication to learning inspired her family to create this scholarship, which supports students pursuing their GED® or High School+ diploma at Clark College. The fund also helps cover GED® testing fees and offers scholarships for students continuing into trades programs. The scholarship ensures Judy’s legacy lives on, empowering future generations through education.
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Judy Lee Norris Endowed Scholarship Fund: A Tribute to the Transformative Power of Education
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How to make a year-end gift to Clark College
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90 Years of Clark College: A Celebration of Community Event
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Volunteer and Alumni appreciation event hosted by Clark College Alumni
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Penguin Nation thank you
On April 20, 2023, the Penguin Nation came together to support Clark students and Clark programs during the third annual PenguinsGive day of giving. This was one of the most successful single…
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Clark’s Crystal Ball
Clark sharpens its focus to assist students in succeeding in a fast-changing world 6-minute read In its 90th year, Clark College is looking to the future. Like other colleges and universities, Clark…
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