About Us
The San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation is the fundraising arm of the San Mateo County Community College District. It secures philanthropic support to empower students, drive academic excellence, accelerate workforce training, and inspire community engagement. In doing so, it offers donors the opportunity to invest in dreams and transform the lives of students and their families—now and for generations to come.
Our Mission
We provide the philanthropic support that helps San Mateo County Community College District students take full advantage of the programs and services at the three colleges of the District: Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College.
The San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax ID number 94-6133905. Our IRS 990 information is available here.
Our Vision
The San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation is widely recognized as a philanthropic organization that ensures all members of San Mateo County's communities can afford and achieve higher education.
