Jonas Family Foundation Guardian Scholars Endowment Fund
Fostering Resilience Through Education
Build a legacy. Change lives. Forever.
The Jonas Family Foundation Guardian Scholars Endowment Fund is more than a donation, it is a lifelong investment in students who have overcome some of life's toughest challenges. This endowment creates permanent, sustainable funding that provides scholarships and emergency financial support year after year, ensuring the Guardian Scholars Program remains a powerful force for opportunity at CU Boulder for generations to come.
We proudly support students who have experienced foster care (FosterEd), homelessness or housing insecurity (EmpowerEd/McKinney-Vento), and those pursuing college without the benefit of a dependable support system. With your help, we can break cycles, uplift futures, and foster resilience through education.
Our goal is to raise $1 million to ensure this life-changing program not only continues, but thrives!
How to Give
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All donations are 100% tax-deductible
Guardian Scholars Endowment Campaign - Donor Tiers (Premium Giving Levels)
College Champion - $2,500+
Support a student's full semester of school-related costs. You'll receive:
- Guardian Scholars Program T-Shirt
- Personalized thank-you email from a scholar
- Invitation to exclusive donor Zoom Q&A with students/alumni
- Recognition in annual report
Academic Ally - $5,000+
Bridge housing, meal, and emergency funds for one scholar. You'll receive:
- Guardian Scholars Program Hoodie
- Handwritten thank-you card from a scholar
- Submit a personal message of encouragement to students
- Invitation to in-person appreciation event
Access Advocate - $10,000+
Fund a full semester of cost-of-attendance for one student. You’ll receive:
- Framed thank-you photo from scholars
- Invitation to Guardian Scholar Thanksgiving Dinner
- Recognition spotlight in our digital and print communications
Legacy Leader - $25,000+
Invest in long-term success by contributing directly to the endowment. You’ll receive:
- Private meeting with program leadership and a Guardian Scholar
- A guided tour of CU Boulder and lunch with program leaders
- Your name on our donor wall or event signage
Endowment Visionary - $50,000+
Help build the foundation for cost-of-attendance support in perpetuity. You’ll receive:
- A naming opportunity for a space in our campus building
- Special recognition at program events
- Personal stewardship updates from students impacted by your gift
This isn't just a fund, it is a foundation for the future.
Your support ensures that students who've faced adversity don't just attend college, they finish strong, graduate proud, and go on to lead.