YCLA (You Can Learn Academics) is a nonprofit education fund dedicated to expanding access to private education, scholarships, and college opportunity for students facing financial hardship.
YCLA was founded with a simple but powerful belief: every student deserves access to educational opportunity regardless of financial circumstances.
Our mission is to help students access private education, college opportunity, academic support, and educational resources that strengthen long-term success.
Through scholarships, donor support, and community partnerships, YCLA works to remove financial barriers that prevent students from reaching their educational goals.
Funding decisions are based on eligibility, demonstrated need, and available resources.
YCLA believes education can transform lives, families, and communities.
We envision a future where students from underserved backgrounds have greater access to stable educational environments, stronger academic opportunities, and long-term pathways toward personal and professional success.
As YCLA grows, our goal is to expand scholarship capacity, strengthen community partnerships, and increase educational opportunity for students across California and beyond.
YCLA is supported by community members, donors, volunteers, and education advocates who believe in expanding educational opportunity for students facing financial hardship.
We are committed to transparency, responsible stewardship of donor funds, and maintaining programs that directly support education access and continuity.
YCLA is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity.
We are committed to responsible nonprofit operations, donor transparency, and ensuring funds are directed toward educational support initiatives aligned with our mission.
EIN: 99-0932290