Thank you for helping first-generation graduates
Here's how Your donation can Make an impact
$100
$100 pays for two high school juniors to take the ACT test, a necessary part of college admissions
$500
$500 pays the facilities costs of our annual All Access Admissions Fair, where we host over 100 students and 25 colleges at the only SF first-generation college fair
$1,000
$1,000 pays for a bus to take our rising 9th graders on a college campus visit outside of San Francisco
$3,500
$3,500 can provide college application fees for 25 students
$5,000
$5,000 can provide a full year of academic coaching for one student
$10,000
$10,000 can provide a 2-day retreat for 30 high school seniors to prepare their college applications
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Every donation is greatly appreciated! Your contribution is well spent on first-gen students as they strive to achieve their dreams
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Access to education closes the opportunity gap for young people–it changes their futures for the better. You can be part of making that happen when you give to First Graduate.
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- Name First Graduate® in your will or estate plan as a recipient of a set percentage or dollar amount of your estate
- Designate First Graduate® as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy, retirement fund, or IRA
- Make a bequest of real estate, a valuable work of art or other personal property
Unrestricted gifts provide First Graduate® with the maximum flexibility to use funds where the need is greatest. If you wish to designate a more specific purpose to your gift, please let us know, so we can ensure that we will be able to honor your wishes.
The following sample provision may be helpful to you and your attorney:
I bequeath to First Graduate, 594 Howard Street, Suite #301 San Francisco, CA 94105, the sum of $ _________ * for its general charitable and educational purposes.
If you have made a provision in your will or would like more information about the First Graduate® Legacy Circle, please contact Terri Forman at (415) 343-5086.
We encourage you to seek legal counsel when considering these types of gifts. The information presented here is not offered as legal or tax advice.
Bridging The Opportunity Gap
Access to education closes the opportunity gap for young people–it changes their futures for the better. You can be part of making that happen when you give to First Graduate.
You can help make the following possible:
- Distributing computers and hotspots to middle school and high school students who do not have access to computers or the internet;
- Supporting the technology that enables our staff, interns, and volunteers to check in with our students every week and make sure they are on track;
- Growing our initiative, LaunchPad, so that 90% of participants (College seniors and recent alumni) will have acquired employment in a career-track job within six months of completing the program;
- Matching students with college advisors through Zoom to discuss how they’re coping with online learning, academic goals, and college and career interests;
- Continuing to meet with families to ensure they have the resources necessary to help their children on the path to becoming the first in their families to graduate with a college degree.
Can we count on you this year? When everything else is uncertain, we are the safety net for our students. Together, we can have an impact that can last for generations, and change futures, one student at a time, as they earn their college degrees.
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We don’t sell, rent, or otherwise share your personal data with anyone outside of First Graduate® except to fulfill legal obligations in the interest of the safety of First Graduate, the users of our website, or the public.
In compliance with GDPR regulations, you have the right, at any time, for any reason, to contact us and request a complete history of any/all previous donations you have made to First Graduate. We will respond to you promptly with all relevant data we have in our files regarding your personal donations.
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REGARDING YOUR DONATION DATA: In compliance with GDPR regulations, you have the right, at any time, for any reason, to contact us and request a complete history of any/all previous donations you have made to First Graduate. We will respond to you promptly with all relevant data we have in our files regarding your personal donations. First Graduate’s mission is to help students finish high school and become the first in their family to graduate from college ready to pursue meaningful careers. Financial and other information about our charity’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Terri Forman, Chief Executive Officer, at 594 Howard St. Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94105, 415.343.5086. If you are a resident of any of the following states, please review the relevant disclosure statement.
COLORADO: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, 303-894-2860, www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg. No 20173007762.
FLORIDA: SC No. CH51579. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA OR VIA THE INTERNET AT https://www.fdacs.gov/. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
ILLINOIS: Contracts and reports regarding First Graduate are on file with the Illinois Attorney General.
MICHIGAN: MICS No. 56991.
NEW YORK: Upon request, a copy of the latest financial report filed with the Attorney General as well as a full description of the programs and activities supported by contributions can be obtained by contacting First Graduate at 594 Hoard St. Suite 301, San Francisco, CA 94105. Financial reports can also be obtained from the charities registry on the Attorney General’s website or by writing the Charities Bureau at 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005. For more information about charities, visit the Charities Bureau online at www.charitiesnys.com or call 212-416-8401.
OREGON: Registration in no way constitutes or implies any endorsement, sanction or approval of the solicitation, its purposes, the manner in which it is conducted or the person or organization conducting it, by the Attorney General or any other governmental agency or officer.
PENNSYLVANIA: The official registration and financial information of First Graduate may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
WASHINGTON: The notice of solicitation required by the State Office of Consumer Affairs is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of First Graduate is available from the Secretary of State, and the toll-free number for Washington residents: 800-332-4483.
WISCONSIN: A financial statement of First Graduate disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year is available upon request
CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW. REGISTRATION IN A STATE DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION OF FIRST GRADUATE BY THE STATE.