"The support from the Barstow College Foundation has been life‑changing. These scholarships came at a time when I truly needed them, and they’ve lifted a huge weight off my family. Knowing my community believes in me motivates me to keep growing, learning, and giving back."
- Matthew Bowen, 2026 Scholarship Recipient
Ways to Give
You can help shape the future of Barstow Community College and its students by joining our donor family through one of the giving options below.
General Fund
For use in areas of greatest need.
Scholarship Fund
Support student success by helping provide scholarships that reduce financial barriers and make higher education more accessible.
Alumni Association
Honor Barstow College traditions and strengthen alumni connections by supporting programs, events, and opportunities that keep graduates engaged with the college community.
BCC Athletics
Support student-athletes by helping fund athletic programs, equipment, travel, and opportunities that promote success in the classroom and in competition.
Viking Food Pantry
Help meet basic student needs by supporting access to food and essential resources that allow students to stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.
Friends of the Foundation
Make a broad impact across the college by supporting the Foundation’s mission to enhance programs, services, and opportunities for students and the campus community. Learn more
Establishing Scholarships/Endowments
Establishing a scholarship or an endowment in your name, the name of a loved one, or the name of your business or organization is a great way to provide direct support to BCC students. While establishing a scholarship may be considered a short-term gift (students will only receive your contributions until the funding runs out), Endowments mean scholarships can be given from your investment in perpetuity – your scholarship will be available for BCC students for generations to come. Endowments are an everlasting gift!
For more information, please visit our Scholarships & Endowments page.
Employer Matching Gifts
Employer matching gifts are an easy way to double the impact of your donation to Barstow Community College. Many companies match gifts made by current and retired employees. More than 1,000 U.S. companies offer matching gift programs. To see whether your employer participates, check our Corporate Matching Directory or contact your human resources department.
In-Kind Gifts
BCF may accept non-cash or “in-kind” donations of equipment or materials if they can be used to benefit college programs and services. Don't hesitate to get in touch with the Foundation at (760) 252-6709 or BCF@barstow.edu to verify that the items you’d like to donate can and will be used in support of college activities.
Legacy Gifts
A legacy gift to the Barstow College Foundation allows you and your family to make a lasting impact on Barstow Community College. If you share your plans with us, we can help ensure your gift is structured to reflect your intentions. We can also connect you with an outside advisor who can help you choose the legacy giving option that best fits your financial, tax, and estate planning goals.
Here are some ways you can make a legacy gift:
- Include Barstow College Foundation in your will or trust by designating a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.
- Name Barstow College Foundation as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account.
- Set up a charitable gift annuity to support the Foundation while also receiving income and potential tax benefits.
- Establish a charitable remainder trust to create income for yourself or others while providing support to the Foundation.
The Foundation and its advisors can help you choose the option that best fits your financial and charitable goals. If you have questions or would like to discuss legacy giving, please contact our Executive Director at (760) 252-6709 or BCF@barstow.edu.
