Ways to donate

DONATE BY MAIL

Please make checks payable to
East Palo Alto Academy Foundation. Mail to P.O. Box 50803 Palo Alto CA 94303.

 GIVE ONLINE 

Your support enables future leaders, activists, caregivers, and builders to lead lives of choice and meaning.

 MATCHING GIFTS 

Many employers match their employees’ charitable donations. See if your employer will double the impact.

Donating through wire transfer, ACH, Donor Advised Fund (DAF), or securities is tax deductible and a quick and powerful way to support EPAAF’s work. 

To ensure account security, please email Suzanne Alberga at salberga@epaaf.org or call 650-200-3530 to let us know that you’d like to make a gift. We will provide you with the necessary information.

With the generous support of our donors, we can provide more scholarships, easing financial concerns for our students. Your contributions prepare students for college and beyond, offering counseling and guidance from their first day at EPAA through graduation and beyond.

Your donation can make a significant impact.
Here’s how different levels of giving can support our students.

$5000

Scholarship Awards—Provides one EPAAF scholar with access to funds to cover financial aid gaps for college tuition and room and board for a year. 

English Classes-Provides one year of adult English classes for EPAA community members.

$2500

Dream Lab Equipment and Mentorship–Provides access to lab equipment and tools for engineering, Makerspace, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathway, impacting up to 100 students annually.

$1000

Athletics Transportation–Funds the transportation budget for one season of sports.

Wraparound Services-Provides one EPAA student one semester of school-based mental and physical healthcare and access to social services.

$500

Books and Supplies–Provides one EPAAF scholar with access to funds to cover textbooks and school supplies for a year of college.

Wellbeing Space Supplies-Provides one month of school supplies for visitors to the Parent Student Wellbeing Space.

$250

Technology Support–Provides one EPAA student with access to technological devices and support, such as laptops, hotspots, etc.

Winter Clothes–Provides winter clothing to college scholars attending universities in locations where winter temperatures require protective clothing and shoes.

$100

College Graduation Gifts–Allows EPAAF to recognize the accomplishment of scholars upon earning their bachelor’s degree.

College Send-Off Care Package–Provides dorm linens, toiletries, and school supplies for first-year scholars as they transition to college.

View all our donation levels here.

View the Parent Student Wellbeing Space Wish List here.

  • “As a beneficiary of your generosity, I am inspired and motivated to make the most of the opportunities afforded to me. Your support has not only lightened the burden of tuition but has also instilled in me a profound sense of gratitude and responsibility. I am determined to use the education and skills gained through this support to contribute positively to society and, in turn, pay forward the kindness I have received.” 

    -Christina, CSU East Bay

  • “It is thanks to donors’ generosity that I can proudly say that I have graduated from UCLA as the first person in my entire family to have graduated college. I want to share my accomplishment with you because I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your support.”

    — Noelia, UCLA Class of 2023

  • “Your impact is hugely appreciated because, without your contribution, I wouldn’t be able to attend UC Santa Cruz. From the bottom of my heart, I am thankful for every dollar."

    — Angel, UC Santa Cruz

  • “Your support has unlocked a full-time experience in college that is new to me and my family as a first-generation student. Your contributions have opened doors for me in college that would not have been possible.”

    — Alberto, San José State University