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Your Support Transforms Lives

We’re guessing you’re visiting this page for one of a few reasons: You’ve given to College Bound, you’re considering it, or you’re curious about how and why we fundraise. First and foremost, we owe you a sincere thank you!

Why Give?

  • You care deeply about our region’s young people and their success.
  • You believe in the power of education and equitable access to upward mobility.
  • You want others to live lives of choice and opportunity.
  • You were a first-generation college student yourself.
  • You know one of our amazing students or alumni.
  • You care about the local economy in St. Louis.
  • You want to hire more college-educated team members at your business.
  • You value diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and beyond.
  • You’ve seen our results and want to support success!

Ways to Give

General & Monthly Donations

Your one-time or recurring gift supports everything we do, from student recruitment to graduation day and beyond.

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Donate by Check

College Bound also accepts donations via check. This may be the best way to make a larger donation to ensure 100% of your gift supports College Bound (i.e. avoids credit card processing fees). Checks can be mailed to:

College Bound
Attn: Development Office
110 N Jefferson
St. Louis, MO 63103

Donate Shares of Stock or through a donor-advised fund

If you’re interested in donating shares of stock or through a donor-advised fund, please note, our legal name is A Million Stars Inc., which is a 501(c)3. Our EIN is 20-4768985. If you require further assistance, please contact us at development@collegeboundstl.org.

CB Booster Club

Where philanthropy and volunteerism meet. CB Boosters rally behind our students and serve as members of their professional networks- volunteering time, supporting career exploration activities, offering connections, and providing financial support as they navigate to and through college.

Corporate Sponsorships

College Bound’s work is made possible through the generosity of the philanthropic community, including our dedicated corporate supporters. Events such as our annual gala, Cap & Gown, pickleball event, CB Pickle & Rally, and engagement events such as Rise & Shine with College Bound bring together a community of amazing supporters and provide opportunities for corporations to visibly invest in our students and mission.

If you’re interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Kaleigh Lawrence, Chief Philanthropy Officer.

Corporate & Foundation Grants

We are lucky to work with many corporate and foundation partners in St. Louis and beyond. Reach out to Kaleigh Lawrence, Chief Philanthropy Officer, to learn more.

Major Gifts

Collaborating with philanthropists seeking to make a difference in our students’ lives is a privilege. Reach out to Kaleigh Lawrence, Chief Philanthropy Officer to learn more.