I know East Bay College Fund is here to help make my college journey a success, and I m honored to be a part of this mega family. Dear Community, For 14 years, East Bay College Fund has provided scholarships and college success support for Oakland public school students. 2017 marks a record year for our organization, as we sent 400 new Oakland scholars off to college with $3 million in scholarships and over 80,000 hours of advising and mentoring support! We are also celebrating that our scholars continue to graduate college at 80%, four times the national average for low-income youth. The 2017 cohort of scholars will bring the number of East Bay College Fund scholars to over 1,100. We could not have done this without your support. Thank you! Jaelyn Murry proudly received a scholarship from East Bay College Fund in 2016. An active scholar with East Bay College Fund, Jaelyn has participated in the organization s seminars on financial literacy, networking, and peer support, to help address any potential life-altering challenges. Jaelyn remarks that the connections made at each scholar retreat have boosted her network and opened doors for her professionally. East Bay College Fund helped launch the Oakland Promise in January 2016 and serves as the lead agency of the College Scholarship & Completion Initiative. Oakland Promise aims to triple the number of college graduates in the next decade. This requires that we continue to scale the number of scholarships we award and maintain mentoring, advising, retreats, and a family experience. Over the past three years, we have been perfecting our core scaling practices including expanded technology, integrated service partnerships with colleges, and cascading leadership models, where our upperclassmen and mentor leaders work with small groups and maintain personal relationships. We have demonstrated that with these practices in place, students are persisting in college at virtually the same rate as our previous history, while our cost per student ratio decreases. None of this would be possible without the steadfast commitment and dedication of partners like you, and for that we are so grateful. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for joining us on this journey of leveling the playing field for ALL Oakland youth. Please consider mentoring a scholar, offering an internship, serving as a career coach, or donating to a scholarship. I d be delighted to talk with you personally. Thank you again for believing in our Oakland scholars, we are humbled by your continued support. In Community & Service, Diane Dodge Executive Director diane@eastbaycollegefund.org
CHANCE OF GRADUATING with a bachelor s degree by age 24 Low-income, minority, and first generation students face significant barriers to accessing college and completing their degrees. low-income college students <20% For every 100 ninth grade students from Oakland public schools 67 will graduate high school 46 will start college high-income college students 98% only 10 will complete college within 5 years Expected contribution* for a public, 4-year college nearly 1/3 of the median family income in Oakland *unmet need after all federal and state grants $1.3 million more in lifetime earning potential with a college degree East Bay College Fund helps resilient public school students, underrepresented in higher education, access and succeed in college, expanding their life opportunities. We aspire to involve the whole community to assist these young people in realizing their full potential. In 2016, East Bay College Fund, Oakland Unified School District, and the Oakland Mayor s Office joined forces to launch the Oakland Promise, a cradle-to-career initiative with the goal of tripling the number of college graduates from Oakland within a decade. Currently, Castlemont High School, Oakland High School, and Coliseum College Prep Academy serve as the three dedicated Promise schools in Oakland. East Bay College Fund is thrilled to serve as the lead agency for college scholarship and completion efforts of this cross-sectional, citywide movement. who we serve 90% are the first in their families to go to college 90%+ come from low-income families 50/50 gender split 42% Latino/a 36% African American 21% Asian/Pacific Islander 1% Other
Readiness Scholarships CREWS College Access Peer mentorship for first year scholars coached by upperclassmen 1:1 Mentoring Individual mentors to help scholars navigate their entire college experience Support with financial aid, college applications, and scholarship applications Multi-year financial support for 2-year and 4-year bound scholars access scholarships our scholar experience persistence Interactive tech projects that reward math and coding skills with scholarship dollars Communitybuilding and networking events for scholars, mentors, and volunteers At East Bay College Fund, our programs are grounded in the notion that while financial support is essential for college success among low-income, first generation scholars it is equally important to provide guidance and encouragement for students, beginning as early as middle school. Our college success programming is designed with a scholar s social, emotional, and academic wellbeing in mind. We pair each scholarship with wraparound persistence services to support our scholars throughout their entire collegiate experience. careers Check-ins with staff advisors to assist scholars with personal and academic issues Academic Advising Level Up Digital Badges Career exploration & professional development opportunities for scholars Annual Scholar Retreats Internship & Career East Bay College Fund Alum and Mentor From Scholar to Mentor/Teacher: The Full Circle I am a constant student in life. Think back to your high school days what were your beliefs at the time about attending college? As the son of immigrant parents, the only objective that was ever instilled into me was that I had to go to school and get educated. During my junior year of high school a time in space where all I worried about was doing my best while remaining in the shadows I realized I had a real chance of pursuing a college education. I always knew that paying for college would be the most difficult aspect to figure out. I wanted to go to college and be the first in my family to attend one. Even though I knew I d have no one in my family to guide me through the college experience through personally acquired advice, I still wanted to see what that was like so I looked for opportunities through scholarships. One of those opportunities was through the East Bay College Fund organization. This was like a two-in-one gift because not only would East Bay College Fund provide me with financial assistance but also they would connect me with a mentor whom would follow me throughout my time as an undergrad. Once a East Bay College Fund scholar, I was given a great mentor, Jason Scott, whom would checkin with me periodically to witness my growth and development. He supported me academically but also socially and emotionally which was really important for me. What along the way helped you decide that you wanted to go into teaching? The teachers and mentors whom I was able to learn from were the primary reason I decided to become a teacher myself. Opportunity knocked on my door and I decided to take on the challenge. I wanted to give back to the city and community that had once given me what I needed in order to move forward. Coming back and teaching in the same city and in the same high school that I attended was a surreal feeling. Your scholar, Luis, currently attends UC San Diego. What has it been like for you, as a mentor, to watch him learn and grow? Luis is a very headstrong and resilient young man whom I am very proud of. He has come a long way and is also the first in his family to attend college. As a first generation college student, I know he has what it takes to achieve his goals at UCSD. Now that I am a mentor, I see my duty as being someone whom my mentee can feel comfortable opening up enough to share whatever is on his mind, without the fear of being judged. I am grateful that he feels comfortable enough to share his experiences with me. One of the biggest pieces of advice I have given him is to not be afraid to try new things and to put himself out there. I have always told him that the only one who fails is the one who never tries a piece of advice I incorporate into my life.
I believe in going above and beyond I want to achieve as much as I possibly can. East Bay College Fund supports 3,500 Oakland students annually. High School Oakland High School Class of 2016 College UCLA Her story My mom and I became homeless when I was in the sixth grade. Our landlord wanted all his tenants to be on Section 8 and he evicted us. We slept in our car for several weeks and showered at the Berkeley YMCA. I was scared and embarrassed; but, school remained a pleasant distraction. Eventually, we moved into my aunt s house in East Oakland. Keeping my grades up in spite of my living conditions had always been difficult for me. I often used to believe that I could achieve more and do better if I wasn t dealing with housing insecurities, but over time, I realized that having a stable home and family won t solve all of my problems, and I needed to do my best to not let my living situation hinder me. East Bay College Fund was honored to award Mahala a scholarship after her graduation from Oakland High School in 2016. The summer before Mahala left Oakland for UCLA, she was introduced to her East Bay College Fund mentor, Dionne Hill. UCLA is a very big place compared to Oakland High, and I had to adjust and humble myself in the environment. Dionne has supported me greatly. She s professional, super smart and jazzy! When she shares stories about her college experiences, it makes me feel more confident and comfortable. She even came to see me at school! Mahala has developed a real interest in communications, hoping to use media as a platform to inspire others. With her freshmen year coming to a close, Mahala reflected on her personal goals and shared her first-year learnings with future East Bay College Fund scholars. I want to be the first in my family to attain a bachelor s degree, and eventually a masters. I believe in going above and beyond I want to achieve as much as I possibly can. College is a great place to try new things, and find something you re passionate about take advantage of it! 80% 4x 92% Our college graduates of our scholars graduate within six years, which is the national rate for students from our target demographic of our current 4-year scholars are persisting scholarships to date $11M+ in scholarships awarded by EBCF to... 1,142 Oakland public school students $1.3M to African American Male Achievement Initiative graduates In Oakland, a college education is out of reach for young African American men, with 50/50 odds of completing college or becoming incarcerated. Since 2011, the partnership between UC Berkeley s Office of Educational Partnerships Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC), Oakland Unified s African American Male Achievement Initiative (AAMA), and East Bay College Fund has worked to undo this reality. The program integrates college access and readiness into AAMA s Manhood Development courses and raises college-going expectations for young African American men in Oakland. We have awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to AAMA graduates to date, and continue to support them by providing mentors, annual retreats for personal and professional development, and peer support to ensure they complete college.
73% revenue: $8,330,000 2% 1% 24% thank you donors 2017 Scholarship and Major Donors East Bay College Fund is deeply grateful for the individuals and organizations that support us in serving Oakland youth. We extend our sincere gratitude to our scholarship and major donors who allow us to scale our programs and level the playing field for all Oakland students. The work we do is only made possible by the generosity of community members like you. (Gifts and pledges made from May 1, 2016 to May 1, 2017.) Multi-year pledge Amounts reflected include restricted funds for multiyear scholarships. For more information, including our most recent audited financial statements, please contact diane@eastbaycollegefund.org. Board Members Susan Stutzman, President National Board Certified Teacher Stanford University National Board Resource Center Julie Palley, Vice President of Programming Marketing Consultant Former Director of Marketing, Levi Strauss & Co. Seth Hamalian, Vice President of Development Principal, Mission Bay Development Group, LLC Gavin Kwong, Treasurer Controller, Summit Public Schools Susie Poncelet, Secretary MHS, PA foundations/ corporations Barb Fremder, Founder Community Volunteer Andy Fremder, Founder Board Member, One PacificCoast Bank Former Chief Financial Officer, Farallon Capital Management, LLC Yusef Freeman Managing Director, West Coast Operations, McCormack Baron Salazar Richard Gilbert Emeritus Professor of Economic, University of California, Berkeley expenditures: $6,540,700 58% multi-year scholarships Tom Gold Professor of Sociology, University of California, Berkeley Leslie Hsu Manager of Early College Partnerships, Oakland Unified School District individuals 30% programs Samuel Miller Retired Partner, Sidley Austin LLP Mediator Adjunct Professor, UC Hastings College of Law Erik Moore Founder and Managing Director, Base Ventures Jim Saavedra Community Member Robert Stark Partner, Spencer Stuart Susan Sugarman, LCSW Andrea Walker AVP, Creative Media Evangelista, Beneficial State Bank government grants 7% general Staff Diane Dodge Executive Director Rachel Antrobus Director of College Access Jessica Burgos Persistence Coordinator Tiana Corona, College Persistence Manager Arbour Decker, Director of Strategic Partnerships Eric Guico, Director of College Programs Matthew Hulse Director of Mentoring & Career Development Stephanie Hoang College Access Coordinator Tonaka Kendrick Community Outreach Manager Marcus Ma College Access Coordinator other 5% fundraising Afi Nkhume-Crecy Communications & Diversity Outreach Coordinator Noel Pimentel Data Coordinator Rachana Prasad Data Coordinator Lena Ringstrom Volunteer Coordinator Sara Sandhu Communications & Special Projects Manager Eric Smith Director of Finance and Administration McKenzie Stewart College Persistence Manager Melanie Teng Operations Manager Jen-Jackson Tribbet Persistence Coordinator AmeriCorps Public Allies AmeriCorps VISTA Over $1,000,000 Anonymous Tech Match Donor Kaiser Permanente Oakland Unified School District Pacific Gas and Electric Company The San Francisco Foundation $500,000 $999,999 CesTRA Butner Family Foundation East Bay College Fund Board Circle $100,000 $499,999 Anonymous Donor Anonymous Donor Earthward Bound Foundation Eric and Susie Poncelet Malcolm Kerr Family Mark and Susan Stutzman Party for the Promise Donors Richard and Sandra Gilbert Ron and Mary Nahas Salesforce SV Angel The Koshland Foundation TomKat Foundation $50,000 $99,999 Amy and Kirby Wilcox Andy and Barb Fremder California Masonic Foundation College Access Foundation of California CAFC College Track Golden State Warriors Community Foundation O2 Initiatives Seth and Shelly Hamalian Turnitin Wayne Jordan and Quinn Delaney $20,000 $49,999 Alex R. Graf Memorial Alison Seevak An Anonymous Advisor Andrea Weidkamp Beth and Joe Hurwich Bill and Kate Duhamel Cathy Hunter Scholarship Group Chuck and Julie Palley Craig Communications Dale and Don Marshall David Coleman Sr. and Sylvia Ehrenthal Debbie Koppman and Andrew Norton Dorothy Graham Doug Ireland Book Club Earl and Bonnie Hamlin Evan Seevak & Sarah Pearson The Florence Baldwin East Bay Community Foundation Scholarship Francesca and James Cervantes Gary and Cathy Meyer Greg Smith Charitable Trust Irene S. Scully Foundation Jason and Jessica Moment Joe and Lisa Downes Joel Kramer and Jennifer Palangio Kaiser Doctors Scholarship Group Kazan McClain Partners Foundation Inc. Kitsy Schoen and Ellie Schindelman Oakland Rotary / Saroni Lena Palley Power of Friendship Scholarship Group Paul and Andrea Swenson Paul and Susan Sugarman Peter Pervere and Georgia Cassel Quest Foundation Richard Nagler and Sheila Sosnow Robert and Jordan Stark Robert Kruger True North Rockridge Scholarship Group Saldinger O Neil Trust Sam Miller and Maude Pervere Shahan and Camilla Soghikian Sidley Austin Scholarship Terry and Suzan Kramer The George Daskarolis Foundation Fund The HOW Fund Tom and Virginia Steuber Uber Technologies, Inc. University of California Office of the President $10,000 $19,999 Alameda Health System Foundation Annie Campbell-Washington and Glynn Washington Anonymous Fund Comcast East Oakland Youth Development Center Full Circle Fund Gina Rafanelli and Jason Flynn Jason Fish and Courtney Benoist Ken Lowney La Clinica de La Raza Lawrence Hall of Science EPICC Lewis and Jean Wolff Morrison & Foerster Foundation Oakland Athletics Community Fund Union Bank of California Wells Fargo Foundation William H. Donner Foundation $2,500 $9,999 Bruce Buckelew Carol and David Moyer Drew Kessler Gavin and Cari Kwong Gerald and Gail Eiselman Girls Incorporated of Alameda County Greg and Jodi Young Ilana DeBare and Sam Schuchat Intel Corporation Jerry and Jan Kennelly Josh Dapice Lee and Lise Bernstein Martin Schiffenbauer and Caskey Weston Mary and Terry Macrae Matt and Cheryl Eccles Matt and Yvonne Rogers Morgan and Sarah Smith Oakland Bay Area Chapter of the Links Inc. Old Guys Coffee Group Pandora Plambeck Maiklang Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation Port of Oakland Regina and Melodie Myers Robert and Catherine Miller Rocky Fried Samuel and Helene Soref Foundation Susan and Ralph Wolin T.R. Levin and Rona Bar-Din Tom Gold, Ph. D. Tulloch Corporation $1,000 $2,499 Aiko and John Lee Apple Inc. Barry and Betsy Adler Beth Pennington Clinton Reilly Fentons Creamery Frederick and Anne Barstow Geoff Bass Guy and Jeanine Saperstein Joan and Sig Cohn Perpetual Charitable Fund John Woolard Kapor Center for Social Impact Mark Wilson (UC Santa Barbara Oakland Scholarship) Michael and Marilyn Jensen-Akula Michael Linn and Cheryl Frank Michael Littleton Michael Ray Norm and Jo Budman Peter Denwood and Diane Bessette Rob and Michele Davenport Russ and Alice Evarts Stephen Kispersky (UC Riverside Oakland Scholarship) Todd J. Mills and Kim Dung Nguyen UC Merced Fundraising Campaign for Oakland Scholarship Walter Robinson Oakland Promise Champion Circle Donors Champion Circle Donors are individuals who pledged a significant 4-year gift to East Bay College Fund. The total amount raised by this generous group so far is over $1.5M. Please contact Arbour Decker to learn more: arbour@eastbaycollegefund.org. Amy and Kirby Wilcox Andrea Walker Andy and Barb Fremder Beth and Joe Hurwich Chuck and Julie Palley Dale and Don Marshall Diane Dodge Earl and Bonnie Hamlin Eric and Susie Poncelet Francesca and James Cervantes Gary and Cathy Meyer Georgia Cassel and Peter Pervere Jim and Ann Saavedra Joe and Lisa Downes Kathryn Metzger and Marc Roth Hsu Family Mark and Susan Stutzman Martin Schiffenbauer and Caskey Weston Morgan and Sarah Smith Gavin Kwong Jason Fish and Courtney Benoist Sam Miller and Maude Pervere Neill Sullivan Patricia and Robert Raburn Paul and Susan Sugarman Richard and Sandra Gilbert Robert and Jordan Stark Seth and Shelly Hamalian Sheila Sosnow and Richard Nagler Terry and Suzan Kramer Tom Gold, Ph. D. Yusef Freeman
DONATE A GIFT OF ANY AMOUNT MENTOR A SCHOLAR OFFER AN INTERNSHIP 2030 Franklin Street, #210 Oakland, CA 94612 EIN: 54-2103707 Diane Dodge, Executive Director diane@eastbaycollegefund.org 510-836-8900 Cover photo: Rochelle Nicole Other photos: Sara Sandhu, Hasain Rasheed Design: Jenn Cole Design