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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.

  • $1.6M

    in Scholarships Awarded in the 23-24 academic year

  • $4.8M

    In total support to Clark College last year

  • $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!

Support Clark

We’re Dedicated to Providing Access to Opportunities

  • $1.6 Million given in scholarships in the 2023-2024 academic year

  • Funding programs for First-Generation students, who are 44% of the student body

  • Serving 1,086 veterans and military affiliated students in the Veterans Center of Excellence

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  • Student Success

  • Innovation

  • 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 Fund

Our Reach

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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

How to make a year-end gift to Clark College

Are you planning to make a charitable donation before December 31? We have you covered! Read more to learn about a variety of giving tools and deadlines for 2024.

Make your year-end gift here!

Stay Connected

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Judy Lee Norris Endowed Scholarship Fund: A Tribute to the Transformative Power of Education

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