We see a bright future
for the students we serve

Our goal is that each one will pursue meaningful college and career goals after graduating from high school.

You can help provide support for students to pursue college and career pathways.

Student Scholarship Fund

Support the ongoing education of individuals who participated in our programs by filling the gaps in financial assistance that our students may experience as they enter college, certificate programs, or trade schools.

A Step Above Donor Pledge Scholarship Fund

Support high-achieving ASB students with their pursuit of higher education upon graduation. This initiative provides support “in a meaningful amount” for students who may require extra assistance, such as those attending out-of-state, private schools or facing other financial challenges.

Donate online today to one of these three Funds at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation (RSFF). The link below will take you to the RSFF website where you can select: A Step Above Donor Pledge Scholarship Program Fund; A Step Beyond College and Career Ready Scholarship Fund; or A Step Beyond College and Career Supplemental (Emergency) Aid Fund.

Emergency Aid Fund

Help our graduates complete their higher education by resolving unexpected, time-sensitive financial emergencies.

Donations to the Student Scholarship Fund, A Step Above Donor Pledge Scholarship Fund, and the Emergency Aid Fund can also be mailed directly to:

Address:

Rancho Santa Fe Foundation

P.O. Box 811

Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Checks should be made out to the “Rancho Santa Fe Foundation.” Please write “A Step Beyond” and which fund you wish to donate to in the memo line.

If you are interested in making a stock gift to one of these Funds, or making a direct wire transfer, please contact James Wright, CEO, at jwright-a-step-beyond.org for broker instructions, as well as account and routing details.

In addition, if you are interested in receiving a copy of our scholarship/aid criteria and eligibility documents for these Funds, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Students from the lowest family income quartile averaged $9,739 in unmet financial need in 2016 while students from the highest income quartile had a surplus of $28,755. Since then, tuition for higher education or career programs has only increased.

Source: The Pell Institute

Name: Stephanie P.

Career Goal: Engineering

Stephanie graduated from ASB in 2024 and will now be attending Cal State San Marcos in the Fall of 2024.

“They bring a new generation closer to college, to their dream job, to be successful in life, and every kid deserves that.”

Through their time in our programs, students say they grow in confidence, strength, and happiness while developing a learning mindset. You can help ensure youth have the support they need to carry those strengths into college, their careers, and beyond.

We see a bright future
for the students we serve

Our goal is that each one will pursue meaningful college and career goals after graduating from high school.

You can help provide support for students to pursue college and career pathways.

Student Scholarship Fund

A Step Above Donor Pledge Scholarship Fund

Emergency Aid Fund

Students from the lowest family income quartile averaged $9,739 in unmet financial need in 2016 while students from the highest income quartile had a surplus of $28,755. Since then, tuition for higher education or career programs has only increased.

Name: Stephanie P.

Career Goal: Engineering

“They bring a new generation closer to college, to their dream job, to be successful in life, and every kid deserves that.”

Through their time in our programs, students say they grow in confidence, strength, and happiness while developing a learning mindset. You can help ensure youth have the support they need to carry those strengths into college, their careers, and beyond.

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About A Step Beyond:

A Creative Youth Development Organization

We see a bright future for the students we serve

Our goal is that each one will pursue meaningful college and career goals after graduating from high school.

You can help provide support for students to pursue college and career pathways.

Student Scholarship Fund

A Step Above Donor Pledge Scholarship Fund

Emergency Aid Fund

Students from the lowest family income quartile averaged $9,739 in unmet financial need in 2016 while students from the highest income quartile had a surplus of $28,755. Since then, tuition for higher education or career programs has only increased.

Name: Stephanie P.

Career Goal: Engineering

“They bring a new generation closer to college, to their dream job, to be successful in life, and every kid deserves that.”

Through their time in our programs, students say they grow in confidence, strength, and happiness while developing a learning mindset. You can help ensure youth have the support they need to carry those strengths into college, their careers, and beyond.

Contact us:

Follow us:

Join our mailing list:

Donate:

About A Step Beyond:

A Creative Youth Development Organization

We see a bright future
for the students we serve