[Giving to Mesa] brought tears of joy to my eyes. Nothing warms my heart more than watching Mesa students shine. In this purpose we are one, creating a student-centered college experience with built in support to generate equity.
~ Anonymous San Diego Mesa College Foundation Donor
Our Giving Circles
Each year, we recognize the generosity of individuals and organizations who gave meaningfully. Our giving circles reflect the most recent calendar year total giving of these valued partners.
Thank you to those who are a part of our giving circles in 2025!
Change-Maker's Circle — $5,000 +
President's Circle — $1,000 - $4,999
Mesa Supporters Circle — $250 - $999
Our Giving Societies
We deeply cherish partnerships that extend beyond a year, and value our partners for their long-term investment in our mission. Our giving societies are aimed to recognize and honor the total lifetime giving of our supporters.
Thank you to those who are a part of our giving societies, updated as of 2025.
Transformational Givers Society — $50,000 + Lifetime
Students-First Society — $10,000 - $49,999 Lifetime
Our GEM Club
Generously investing in our cause every month is an especially valued way to give, because it creates a steady stream of support for our mission and students. That is why we want to give a special thanks to those in our Give Every Month (GEM) Club.
Thank you to those who are a part of our Give Every Month (GEM) Club, updated as of 2025.
Our Legacy Association
One of the most powerful ways to support our mission is through a planned gift in a will or estate. We are humbled by those who choose to make the San Diego Mesa College Foundation a part of their legacy.
Organizational Partners
Thank you to our organizational supporters in 2025:
Partner Spotlight
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
THOMAS A. DETEMPLE & CATHERINE P. CLEARY
SUPPORTING EDUCATION - IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE!
When Thomas A. DeTemple decided he wanted to honor his late wife Michaele "Mickey"
DeTemple, he reached out to his sister-in-law, Catherine P. Cleary, and together they
established an endowment at Mesa College. The goal? Help build a pipeline of teachers
as passionate and dedicated as Mickey.
THEIR IMPACT
The Michaele DeTemple Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund will provide scholarships
to students who are pursuing an Associate's degree in Elementary Teacher Education
with the intent of transferring and pursuing a teaching career. Not only will funds
help current students, but will promote more talent within education.
