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 "organization_type": "501(c)(3) nonprofit",
 "year_established": 1983,
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 "headquarters_city": "Palm Desert",
 "headquarters_state": "CA",
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  "year": 2023
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 "official_website": "https://www.collegeofthedesert.edu",
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 "short_description": "COD Foundation supports student success at College of the Desert by providing critical funding for scholarships, programs, classes and more.",
 "about": "Since 1983, the Foundation has been a catalyst for student success at College of the Desert. We remove barriers, open doors to opportunity and, quite literally, invest in dreams.\nSince our founding, we\u2019ve raised more than $150 million to support scholarships, innovative programs, technological upgrades, faculty positions, and essential student resources. Today, we manage more than $70 million in endowments and assets, ensuring sustained support for generations to come.\nFrom free tuition and wraparound services through our groundbreaking plEDGE program, to emergency grants that help students stay in school when times get tough, our impact can be seen and felt in every corner of every campus.\nStill, even with all we do, all we provide, thousands of students each year face unmet needs. Your generosity makes a difference. Every gift, large or small, brings us a step closer to a future where all students have the means and materials necessary for success.\nFor information about College of the Desert and to learn how you can support student success, contact the COD Foundation at 760.773.2561.\nMission Statement\nThe mission of the College of the Desert Foundation is to act as an advocate for the college and to secure financial support, enhancing the educational opportunities for all students.\nTestimonials\nI have witnessed the COD assume a 24/7 commitment to meet students' financial, academic and emotional needs, enabling them to truly enjoy the educational experience. For many, this is the first time in their lives a school has truly supported them. These high-achieving graduates are critical for excellence in our workforce. Businesses need quality workers, and COD supplies them. COD is critical for supporting the Valley's economic infrastructure. - Christine Anderson",
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