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California Dollars for Scholars helps thousands of students, but only through the support of friends of education like you. Even a small donation can make a big difference in the life of a student in our state who might not otherwise be able to attend college.

Donate online to California Dollars for Scholars.
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Other Ways You Can Help

Donate With a Check
If you'd rather donate with a check or find out more, write or call California Dollars for Scholars at:
2110 Artesia Boulevard, #B663
Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3069
800-335-4504
Please indicate how you would like your name listed in our Annual Report, or if you would like your gift to remain anonymous. Within two weeks of receiving your tax deductible contribution, you will receive a thank you and receipt letter.

Pledge to Dollars for Scholars
Pledges of any amount can be made to California Dollars for Scholars, and you can make your contribution in easy installments. The Scholarship America Advancement team will send out a pledge reminder to you monthly, quarterly, or yearly, whichever you prefer. Download the pledge form here; please call or e-mail California Dollars for Scholars if you have any questions.

Planned Giving
Scholarship America and Dollars for Scholars offer a full range of planned gifts and life income agreements. Advantages often include lifetime income, current income tax deductions and estate tax savings. Please call 800-279-2083 for information or sample gift calculations.

Transfer Appreciated Securities
The transfer of appreciated securities to a nonprofit has tax-saving advantages. Call 800-279-2083 for information on how to transfer stock directly from your account to Dollars for Scholars.

Donate Your Vehicle
California Dollars for Scholars accepts donations of used cars, trucks and RVs through Vehicle Donation To Any Charity (V-Dac). Visit our profile page on the V-Dac website to learn more and make your gift.

Contribute Through Workplace Campaigns
Many companies as well as federal (civilian and military) and state employees have the opportunity to designate specific charities for contributions through payroll deduction. Please check with your local United Way as well as campaigns involving Educate America! and Independent Charities of America to find out how to make California Dollars for Scholars, a program of Scholarship America, your contribution choice.

Contribute Matching Gifts from Your Employer
Some companies will also match charitable contributions made by their employees to Dollars for Scholars. Check with your human resources department to find out if this option is available where you work.

Donate Your Time
Dollars for Scholars works because of our dedicated volunteers across California and throughout the country. To give your time to an existing Dollars for Scholars chapter, click here to find the one nearest you. If there is not a chapter in your community, visit the "Start A Chapter" page to find out how easy it is to affiliate.

 

Because College Doesn't Happen By Chance®.