TOSCANA COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Toscana Community Scholarship Fund helps our dedicated team and their families attain their educational dreams. The Fund raises money through Member donations throughout the year.

Thanks to the generosity of the Toscana Members, we've come a long way since our first event raised $40,000 back in 2009.

Awarded 2025-2026 Academic Year Grants: $204,000

Total Number of Students Impacted: 156

Total Awarded Since Inception: $1,967,900

Total Endowment: $2,731,000

Numbers as of September 30, 2025

COMMITTEE

Cindy Collingsworth
Heather Culbert
John Dielwart
David Hale
Bob Latimer, Chairman
Chris Louie
Christy Palmisano
Phil Smith
 

DONATION INFORMATION

The Fund is administered by the independent and non-profit Desert Community Foundation in Palm Desert, California. When making donations, checks can be made payable to Desert Community Foundation, with a reference to “Toscana Scholarship” in the memo section and be mailed to 75-105 Merle Drive, Suite 300, Palm Desert, CA 92211, or delivered to the Toscana Country Club Offices.

Credit card contributions can be made through the online portal found HERE.

Donations of $250 or more will receive a written acknowledgment of the contribution from the Desert Community Foundation.

Donations can be charged to your Member account; however, please note that this may render your contribution non-tax deductible.