Who We Are
“Empowering Local Learners, Building Bright Futures”
For the last seven decades the Sausalito Woman’s Club Scholarship Recognition Fund has been quietly fueling the ambitions of students in Sausalito and Marin City—championing higher education and lifting up local talent. Founded by the women of the Sausalito Woman’s Club, our Fund is built on a simple conviction: when we invest in young people, we invest in the future of our community.
In 1956, the women of the Sausalito Woman’s Club established SWCSRF to extend the Club’s civic purpose into educational support for local scholars. Over the decades, the Club’s fundraising, memorial gifts, and community giving have awarded more than 1,000 scholarships and over $1.7 million in support to date.
Our support comes from generous donations and memorial gifts from local individuals, families and organizations; along with annual fundraising events hosted by the Sausalito Woman’s Club. The ongoing commitment of our Board of Directors ensures that every dollar goes to advancing our mission.
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A proud part of our local legacy, SWCSRF stands as a beacon of hope, tangible support, and community pride for students in Sausalito & Marin City.
Our Mission
The Sausalito Woman’s Club Scholarship Recognition Fund empowers students from Sausalito and Marin City—especially those facing financial challenges—to pursue their educational goals through renewable scholarships, encouragement, and recognition. We champion access, aspiration, and acknowledgment as essential pathways to equity—fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and a lasting positive impact on our community.
We are committed to celebrating student achievement and to preserving the legacy of educational access in our community. Because when local students flourish, our community thrives.
Our Values
Educational Equity
We believe every student—regardless of background or circumstance—deserves access to higher education.
Community Commitment
We are rooted in Sausalito and Marin City, investing in local scholars and nurturing lasting community connections.
Opportunity Through Support
We help remove financial barriers so students can thrive and reach their full potential.
Respect and Inclusion
We honor the diverse paths, identities, and aspirations of all scholars.
Stewardship and Integrity
We are responsible stewards of our donors’ generosity, operating with transparency and care.
Empowerment Through Education
We support lifelong learning as a tool for empowerment, leadership, and generational change.
Legacy and Impact
We celebrate the traditions of the past while shaping a brighter future through the scholars we serve.
Hyper-Local Focus
What sets SWCSRF apart is our hyperlocal focus—100% of scholarship recipients are permanent residents of the Sausalito Marin City School District. Many of our scholars are the first in their families to attend college. SWCSRF scholars reflect the diverse aspirations of our community. Their achievements span various fields, including education, healthcare, law, science, technology, and the arts. Whether pursuing degrees at four-year universities, graduate schools, vocational programs, or technical and art institutes, our scholars embody the values of perseverance, purpose, and community spirit.
Direct and Tangible Impact
You see exactly where funds go. Community members feel the benefits.
Stronger Relationships
Fosters deeper personal connections with students and families.
Better Data, Better Decisions
Easier to collect outcomes data. Allowing for more precise evaluation.
Community Investment
and Retention
There’s a higher likelyhood that scholars return to serve the community.
Stronger Local Fundraising
Donors know their money is going to help their neighbors.
Equity and Inclusion
Helps address systemic gaps affecting a small population.
Over seven decades, the Sausalito Woman’s Club Scholarship Recognition Fund (SRF) has awarded more than 1,000 scholarships to students from Sausalito and Marin City—covering tuition, fees, textbooks, and other essentials so they can persist to completion.
