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ALTAONE FOUNDATION, INC.

The AltaOne Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It was established in 2023 by AltaOne Federal Credit Union to provide funding and donations for educational scholarships, financial education and other activities that help fulfill its mission to ‘improve the inequalities that exist in income, wealth, and access to financial solutions’ in its field of membership and designated CDFI Investment Areas.

Use your Social Media skills to win a $1,000 scholarship!

NO ESSAY REQUIRED!

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NO ESSAY REQUIRED! 🚫

WHO CAN APPLY?

  • Current high school students that are 14 years old or older, for costs related to an accredited Summer 2026 academic activities.

  • Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited college, university, or trade school for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

  • Current college students who attend accredited college, university, trade school, certificate, masters or doctorate programs for the 2026 - 2027 academic year.

See Digital Scholarship application for complete details, terms and conditions.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE 2026 DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP!

Previous Scholarship Award Recipients

2025

  • Anderson Van Dang, California City High School, California City, CA

  • Emiliano Banuelos, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA

  • Hannah Martin, Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest, CA

  • Jessica Vargas, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

  • Joachim Ma, CSU Bakersfield, Bakersfield, CA

  • Jordan Kennedy, Centennial High School, Bakersfield, CA

  • Julia Hechanova, Burroughs High School, Ridgecrest, CA

  • Payton Fox, Boron Jr/Sr High School, Boron, CA

  • Samuel Martinez, University of La Verne, Bakersfield, CA

  • Xith Gutierrez Lares, Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA

2024

  • Matthew Emo, Madera High School, Madera, CA

  • Victoria Ybarra, Ridgeview High School, Bakersfield, CA

Funds to help make a difference in our communities!

EASY ONLINE APPLICATION!

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EASY ONLINE APPLICATION! 💻

The Reach New Heights Non-Profit Grant Program awards up to $1,000 per recipient to emerging 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that champion financial wellness, economic development, education, health & human services, and youth activities.

Grant Highlights:

  • Grant Amount: Up to $1,000 per nonprofit.

  • Eligibility: Emerging and up-and-coming 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

  • Focus Areas: Financial literacy, economic development, education, health & human services, youth-focused programs.

  • Grant Round: The application window opened November 24, 2025 and closes January 2, 2026.

See Reach New Heights Non-Profit Grant application for complete details, terms and conditions.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR THE REACH NEW HEIGHTS NON-PROFIT GRANT

Previous Reach New Heights Non-Profit Grant Recipients

2025

  • Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield, CA

  • BSA Pack 341 – Ridgecrest Lions Charity Foundation, Ridgecrest, CA

  • Friends of the Inyo, Lone Pine, CA

  • Got UR 6, Boron, CA

  • Kern County Probation Auxiliary, Bakersfield, CA

  • Kern Valley Hospital Foundation, Lake Isabella, CA

  • KRV Bridge Connection, Kernville, CA

  • Lauren Small Children’s Center / Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield, CA

  • Maturango Museum, Ridgecrest, CA

  • NOR Education Community Fund, Bakersfield, CA

  • Nuumu Language Revitalization Project, Bishop, CA

  • Open Arms Fitness For All, Bakersfield, CA

  • REALMS Charter School, Ridgecrest, CA

  • Rotary Club of Tehachapi, Tehachapi, CA

  • Roytens Enrichment Academy Community Hope, California City, CA

  • Sierra Forever, Bishop, CA