Meet Our Donors

Creating a Better World Through Education

Mark strongly believes that education is the best way to break the cycle of generational poverty and an educated electorate will sustain our democracy. This motivated him to establish a planned gift for 10,000 Degrees.

Social Justice Photographer’s Legacy Lives on Through Scholarship

In 2021, Anne Baele gifted $500,000 to 10,000 Degrees in honor of her late husband, social justice activist and photojournalist, John A. Kouns (1929–2019), who famously documented the United Farm Workers movement and the Civil Rights Movement.

Leila Mongan

We had a lot of difficulties growing up. It made it hard to stay engaged in school, I didn’t feel like school was relevant. I felt like I was surrounded by people who didn’t understand what I was going through.

Luis Silva-Behrens

When I moved to San Francisco in 2017, I was introduced to 10,000 Degrees by Saul Peña, a friend of mine who is also an alum and former board chair. I started volunteering with 10,000 Degrees, and I mentored a few students and helped with their financial literacy workshops.

Marty and Marlene Stein

It’s exciting to see people who come from different backgrounds come together to serve a common goal. We believe that a college education is an absolute must, and realize there are a lot of people in our community who cannot avail themselves of any education. That’s why it’s so important to give back.

Sharon Segal

Living in Marin, I never realized how many students were living under the poverty line. Once I met Kim Mazzuca, the President & CEO of 10,000 Degrees, I began to understand the need. And I also knew this was something I could never turn my back on.

Alumnus Graham and Talia Brandt

I have been extremely fortunate to know 10,000 Degrees as a scholarship recipient, supporter, donor and board member for over 25 years. During that time, I have watched the organization change the course of countless lives and entire families.

Monica Mehra and Clay Armistead

I’ve seen the inequity in education, especially in Marin. I felt there was a need for help and was inspired by the 10,000 Degrees students and staff to help close that gap.

Drs. Denise M. Lucy and Françoise O. LePage

As a first-generation college student, I know the impact a college degree makes on one’s life and family. As a professional educator, I see first-hand how higher education transforms lives in positive ways.

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