Thank you for your interest in supporting the good work happening at Bakersfield College. Whether you choose to support an academic department, student scholarship, or the mission of the college itself, your donation makes a difference.
Your donation, through the Bakersfield College Foundation, is a tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)3 charitable organization. There are countless ways you can support Bakersfield College!
Make your tax-deductible donation to a pre-existing scholarship or department fund. Whether you wish to support an academic department, specialty program, scholarship for students, athletic program, or the arts, we have a fund awaiting your donation.
Check donations can be mailed to the BC Foundation Office at:
BC Foundation
Campus Center, 2nd Floor
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
OR give by credit card here:
Whether you are looking to memorialize someone or support a specific group of students, the Bakersfield College Foundation can help you to easily set up a scholarship fund that meets your motivation to support and investment level. Please contact the BC Foundation at 661-395-4800 or foundation@bakersfieldcollege.edu for more information.
If you are interested in sponsoring an event, please contact the BC Foundation at 661-395-4800 or foundation@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
Some of our events include:
Sterling Silver
BC Alumni Tailgade
You can provide a non-cash donation of goods or services to benefit Bakersfield College.
If you are interested in making an in-kind gift, please contact the BC Foundation at 661-395-4800 or foundation@bakersfieldcollege.edu.
Whether you are an alum, former faculty or staff member, Renegade fan, or just a friend of Bakersfield College, you can ensure BC’s future generations of students have access to quality, affordable higher education by leaving something to BC in your will. It is easy to do, and it does not affect you during your lifetime. Support in any amount makes a huge difference to our students and faculty.
When you put a provision in your will to support Bakersfield College, you will direct your gift to The Bakersfield College Foundation. The Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your gifts are tax-deductible as provided by law. The Foundation manages donations that are directed to the college and makes sure that your gifts are used for the purpose(s) you specify. The Foundation has an outside Board of Directors whose mission is to make sure the college flourishes “in perpetuity”–forever!
To learn more about planned giving, click here: Planned Giving Information.
If you are a Bakersfield College employee and would like your donation to be deducted from your paycheck, please visit the Employee Giving page to fill out the payroll deduction form.
Bakersfield College Foundation is a qualified charitable entity and welcomes gifts from Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). A DAF is a charitable giving account that allows donors to make contributions, receive potential tax benefits, and recommend gifts to qualified charitable organizations over time.
Giving through your DAF is an easy and meaningful way to support Bakersfield College students, scholarships, academic programs, athletics, and other areas of the College.
Make a Gift Through Your DAF
To recommend a grant to Bakersfield College Foundation, please provide your DAF sponsoring organization with the following information:
• Legal Name: Bakersfield College Foundation
• Federal Tax ID (FEIN): 51-0151490
• Mailing Address: 1801 Panorama Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93305
• Purpose/Designation: Please include your name and the scholarship, program, or fund you wish to support.
You may recommend a grant to an existing fund you established with the Foundation or support another area of Bakersfield College. All gifts are administered in accordance with their charitable purpose and applicable requirements.
Let Us Know About Your Gift
To ensure your gift is properly identified, directed, and acknowledged, please notify us when you recommend a gift from your DAF. Include your name, DAF sponsoring organization, anticipated gift amount, and intended fund or program.
For questions or assistance, please contact Bakersfield College Foundation at donorinfo@bakersfieldcollege.edu or (661) 395-4800.