Giving Thanks by Giving Back
Annual Luncheon
Each November, the Bay Scholars community comes together to celebrate the belief that all Bay Area youth deserve access to a college-prep education.
Giving Thanks by Giving Back
Annual Luncheon
Each November, the Bay Scholars community comes together to celebrate the belief that all Bay Area youth deserve access to a college-prep education.
Annual Luncheon
Giving Thanks By Giving Back
Giving Thanks By Giving Back
Each November, the Bay Scholars community gathers to celebrate the shared belief that all SF Bay Area youth deserve access to a college-prep education.
12th Annual Giving Thanks by Giving Back Luncheon
Friday, November 21, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:30pm in the Julia Morgan Ballroom
12th Annual Giving Thanks by Giving Back Luncheon
Friday, November 21, 2025 from 11:00am – 1:30pm in the Julia Morgan Ballroom
Save Your Seat
RSVP below to join our Bay Scholars community for an afternoon of inspiration, impact, and giving thanks — as we celebrate the power of educational equity and the people who make it possible.
Save Your Seat
RSVP below to join our Bay Scholars community for an afternoon of inspiration, impact, and giving thanks — as we celebrate the power of educational equity and the people who make it possible.
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
Your sponsorship makes a direct impact — providing not only scholarship funding, but also mentoring, financial literacy instruction, corporate tours, and college visits for Bay Scholars students. 100% of your contribution supports educational access for deserving students.
2025 Luncheon Sponsors
Senior Circle
Dennis & Gloria O’Brien Foundation
The Sobrato Organization
Junior Circle
Patricia & Michael Kelly
John M. Malcolm
Dr. Richard Mani
Carol & Ned Spieker
Sophomore Circle
Arlene Inch
Jane & Bert Inch
The Outrageous Foundation
Cotchett, Petre, & McCarthy
Taube Family Foundation
Diane B. Wilsey
Freshman Circle
DLA Piper LLP (US)
The Bengier Foundation
Cassin Family Trust
The Kimball Foundation
Julie LaNasa & John Kunzweiler
Elizabeth O’Callahan & Wilson Rosario
Supporter Circle
Allen Matkins
Carol & Dixon Doll Family Foundation
Catherine & D. Michael Enfield
Farah & Victor Makras
Peter Muscat
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Nibbi Brothers Construction
Craig Rossi
Phil Spiegel
Friends of Bay Scholars
Brian & Donna Cahill
Judy & Phil Kurth
Marla Moresi-Valdes
Mary & Scott Newman
Ratcliff
San Francisco Firefighters Local 798
Gerry & Jim Sangiacomo Family
Larry Simi
Laura Talmus & Ace Smith
Supporters of the Sobrato Challenge
With deep gratitude to the following partners who helped raise $2.5 million to match John A. Sobrato’s gift of $2.5 million.
Carol & Dixon Doll
Robert & Dana Emery Family Foundation
Stephen A. Finn
Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation
The Kimball Foundation
Patricia & Michael Kelly
Farah & Victor Makras
The George & Judy Marcus Family Foundation
Ann Morrical & Matt McWright
Peter Muscat
Dennis & Gloria O’Brien Foundation
Michael Oddo
Gerry & Jim Sangiacomo Family
Yvonne & Angelo Sangiacomo Family Foundation
Shea Family Charities
Lisa & Matt Sonsini
Carol & Ned Spieker
Wayne & Gladys Valley Foundation
Diane B. Wilsey