Scholar Sponsorship

Our promise: direct student impact.

At CSPcv, we operate under a foundational principle: “College access without support does NOT equal opportunity.” Your contribution directly powers college success coaching by master’s-level coaches, dedicated STEM tutoring, and emergency basic needs assistance for first-generation and low-income (FGLI) scholars from the Coachella Valley.

Ways to Give

Investment tiers.

$3,500Full Scholar Sponsorship (1 Year): 1-on-1 college success coaching by master’s-level coaches, dedicated STEM tutoring, and emergency basic needs relief ensuring 4-year degree completion.
$1,000Academic & STEM Tutoring Fund: Covers a full semester of individual subject-matter tutoring in rigorous college math and science coursework.
$250Emergency Basic Needs & Textbook Micro-Grant: Immediate crisis relief for food security, textbooks, or required lab supplies.
$100Peer Community & Onboarding: Funds bi-weekly peer Zoom check-ins and university transition workshops.
Two CSPcv supporters smiling together at a holiday gathering
In Grateful Tribute to Margot SkinnerA founding pillar of our program whose generosity sponsored 10 scholars in every cohort. Thank you, Margot, for your unwavering belief in higher education for every student. Forever loved, forever missed, and forever part of our story.
1 · Donate Stocks & Appreciated Securities

Tax-advantaged giving.

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds directly to CSPcv allows you to maximize your impact while receiving a tax deduction for full market value and avoiding capital gains tax.

Organization name
College Support Program Coachella Valley (CSPcv)
Brokerage firm
Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC
Federal Tax ID (EIN)
42-4869214
Clearing custodian / DTC
AEIS · DTC #0756
Account registration
COLL SUP PROG COACHELLA VAL
Account number
32972174
Servicing advisor
Stephen Rifici (Advisor ID: 30232)
Donor notification
Email info@collegesupportprogramcv.org with the stock & share count.
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Online giving (100% fee-free)

  • Platform: Powered by Zeffy (100% free platform).
  • Payment options: Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or direct ACH bank transfer via Plaid.
  • Zero platform fees: Zeffy takes nothing from your gift.
Donate online
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Instant mobile giving (Zelle)

  • Recipient email: info@collegesupportprogramcv.org
  • Account name: COLLEGE SUPPORT PROGRAM COACHELLA VALLEY
  • Zero transaction fees: Send direct gifts straight from your mobile bank app.
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Tax-smart IRA / RMD gifts (age 70½+)

  • Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): Transfer up to the IRS annual limit ($111,000 in 2026) tax-free directly from your Traditional IRA to CSPcv.
  • Satisfies RMD: Counts toward your annual required distribution while lowering taxable Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).
  • Initiation: Instruct your IRA custodian to issue a check payable directly to CSPcv.
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Mail a check

Please make checks payable to:
College Support Program Coachella Valley

Mailing address:
611 S. Palm Canyon Drive # 7-283
Palm Springs, CA 92264

Tax Transparency & 501(c)(3) Status Disclosure: College Support Program Coachella Valley (CSPcv) is a registered California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation. Application for federal tax-exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3) is currently pending with the IRS. Upon final determination approval, tax-exempt status applies retroactively to our date of incorporation (August 29, 2026) to the extent permitted by law.