◈ Homepage — http://promisenow.org/Donate Today! Save For College Get Involved Select Language Chinese (Simplified) English Spanish Vietnamese Who We Are Media & Events Roadmap To College Saving For College Our Data CREATING A COLLEGE READY CULTURE GET THE LATEST NEWSLETTER PARENT NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2021 ANNUAL REPORT    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS Abriendo Puertas-Opening Doors (AP-OD) Program: Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors is the first evidence-based program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5. AP-OD builds parent leadership skills and knowledge through in-person training to promote family wellbeing and positive outcomes for children. EMPF is an AP-OD Partner because we believe supporting parents and amplifying their voices is critical to strengthen families and community wellbeing. Asian Pacific Islander (API) Advisory Committee: The API Committee is designed to be a grouping of community stakeholders committed to making sure that Asian Pacific Islanders are advocated for and empowered by the El Monte Promise Foundation. Early Development Indicators (EDI): From a contract agreement with the El Monte City School District established in August 2019 and a partnership with the Mountain View School District, the EMPF seeks to utilize initial findings from the EDI study as a data-informed strategy to guide the EMPF’s decision-making processes. Parent Advisory Committee: The Parent Advisory Committee serves as a platform for parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members to inform the ways EMPF can continuously adapt and respond to our families’ needs across the community. In addition, the committee allows for EMPF to promote awareness among parents about college opportunities and the college-going process and build financial preparedness for the cost of college attendance. Student Advisory Committee: The Student Advisory Committee engages students in a relevant, relational, and rigorous way to develop and promote creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills. LEARN MORE ELMONTEPROMISE CULTIVATING AND SUSTAINING A COLLEGE-PREPARED CULTURE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF EL MONTE AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES || EST. 2012 WHAT A NIGHT. WHAT A COMMUNITY. 🧡⁠ ⁠ THE TAMALADA Load More… FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM Our MISSION is to ensure a college-ready culture in the El Monte region and surrounding communities. Our VISION is a community that supports its children to reach their full potential. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Email Address First Name Last Name   Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer, the balance-wheel of the social machinery.” — Horace Mann   NUMBER OF SSP ACCOUNTS 0 DOLLARS SAVED BY FAMILIES 0 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS SERVED 0 CONTACT US El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | SITEMAP 10900 MULHALL STREET, EL MONTE, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] ◈ Interior Pages — 20 pages crawledEl Monte Promise Foundation – A Project of Community Partners Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us Creating a College Ready Culture get the Latest Newsletter Parent Newsletter Summer 2021 Annual Report Community Engagement programs Abriendo Puertas-Opening Doors (AP-OD) Program : Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors is the first evidence-based program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5. AP-OD builds parent leadership skills and knowledge through in-person training to promote family wellbeing and positive outcomes for children. EMPF is an AP-OD Partner because we believe supporting parents and amplifying their voices is critical to strengthen families and community wellbeing. Asian Pacific Islander (API) Advisory Committee : The API Committee is designed to be a grouping of community stakeholders committed to making sure that Asian Pacific Islanders are advocated for and empowered by the El Monte Promise Foundation. Early Development Indicators (EDI) : From a contract agreement with the El Monte City School District established in August 2019 and a partnership with the Mountain View School District, the EMPF seeks to utilize initial findings from the EDI study as a data-informed strategy to guide the EMPF’s decision-making processes. Parent Advisory Committee : The Parent Advisory Committee serves as a platform for parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members to inform the ways EMPF can continuously adapt and respond to our families’ needs across the community. In addition, the committee allows for EMPF to promote awareness among parents about college opportunities and the college-going process and build financial preparedness for the cost of college attendance. Student Advisory Committee : The Student Advisory Committee engages students in a relevant, relational, and rigorous way to develop and promote creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills. LEARN MORE elmontepromise Cultivating and sustaining a college-prepared culture for children and families in the City of El Monte and its surrounding communities || Est. 2012 What a night. What a community. 🧡⁠ ⁠ The Tamalada Load More… Follow on Instagram Our MISSION is to ensure a college-ready culture in the El Monte region and surrounding communities. Our VISION is a community that supports its children to reach their full potential. SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Email Address First Name Last Name Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is the great equalizer, the balance-wheel of the social machinery.” — Horace Mann Number of SSP accounts 0 Dollars saved by families 0 number of schools served 0 Contact Us Message El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us Scholars Savings Program Enrollment Guide BEGIN ENROLLMENT! *Please review the enrollment requirements. You will be redirected to my 5 2 9 ‘s website. Savings Plan Agreements (SPA) The Savings Plan Agreements are the full terms and conditions for the Scholars Savings Program. These documents are available in English and Spanish at this time. A majority of the Scholars Savings Program participants will only need to reference the GENERAL Savings Plan Agreements. Families who qualify for the Scholars Savings Program Scholar Dollars will need to reference the appropriate grade level of the Savings Plan Agreement. SPA Agreements GENERAL 2020 Prior SPA Agreements GENERAL PRIOR KINDERGARTEN 1ST GRADE 2ND GRADE 3RD GRADE 4TH GRADE El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Roadmap to College – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us roadmap to College The El Monte Promise Foundation launched our Roadmap to College in April. For the last three years, EMPF has conducted extensive research and formed partnerships with educators, parents and content experts to create this series of documents. This work is a part of our mission to support cradle-to-college pathways for the families in our communities. Our Roadmap to College is an equity-based document that provides a set of grade-by-grade milestones to support families in their college-going goals. Using data-driven indicators, the Roadmap targets key areas of needs for our students: including academic behaviors, social-emotional development, family and community engagement, college knowledge and financial literacy. We call it a Roadmap to College, because research shows that from the earliest years, key experiences, behaviors and routines can have a positive impact on a child’s readiness for college and open the door to more opportunities in their future. Each year our students will receive the Roadmap Booklet for their grade level from their school. The Roadmap will give students and families recommendations for the ways they can start on the path to college throughout their school career. It also serves as a convening document to provide community leaders with an opportunity to support students and families throughout the community. Roadmap Launch Media & PRESS Head Start & Transitional Kindergarten Read More Kindergarten Read More First Grade Read More Second Grade Read More Third Grade Read More Fourth Grade Read More Fifth Grade Read More Sixth Grade Read More Seventh Grade Read More Eighth Grade Read More El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] What is the Scholars Savings Program? – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us What is the Scholars Savings Program? The Scholars Savings Program (SSP for short) is a college savings program. The goal of this program is to help families start up a college savings for a child to help pay for higher education expenses. Through this program you can open a 529 college savings plan for your child or a relative. A 529 plan is a special kind of savings plan authorized by Congress in 1996 to help families save for college from an early age. Accounts you open through the Scholars Savings Program are opened with my529 . my 5 2 9 is a partner of the El Monte Promise Foundation and in charge of providing the 529 plans. Other 529 plans exist in the United States, in fact each state has at least one 529 provider . However, the El Monte Promise Foundation is working with my 5 2 9 to offer 529 plans at no cost to open, and no minimum deposit to save! Enroll in program Log Into my account View. SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT GUIDE BEGIN ENROLLMENT! *Please review the enrollment requirements. You will be redirected to my 5 2 9 ‘s website. SET UP AN APPOINTMENT Need assistance? Contact us! How does it work? Signing Up Why does saving for college matter right now? What do I need to get started? How does it work? The Scholars Savings Program allows you to open and manage a college savings account for your child free of charge. The college savings plans offered through Scholars Savings Program are called 529 plans . my 5 2 9 is the 529 provider for the Scholars Savings Program. Signing Up Families can get an account up and running in 20 minutes.* Enrollment is only available online and in English. If you need assistance please contact us. Please see our enrollment requirements for more information. Over 200 students are saving for college with Scholars Savings Program! *Approximate enrollment time based on average duration of enrollments. Why does saving for college matter right now? Research shows that children from families who save for education are 3x more likely to attend college and 4x more likely to graduate, compared with those with no college savings. When you save and invest now, the money you save can grow and be worth much more. What do I need to get started? To set up an account you need 3 things**. A Social Security Number or ITIN*** (Individual Tax Identification Number) for you or the adult who will open the account. A Social Security Number or ITIN for the child who will have a Scholars Savings Account. An active email address for accessing your child’s Scholars Savings Account online. Enroll Today! | Contact Us If you need help enrolling, or need assistance in Spanish please contact us . ** For more information please see the Enrollment Requirements . *** For more information on acquiring an ITIN please see the FAQ . BENEFITS TO THE SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM OWNING A 529 PLAN There can be tax advantages when you save and the money is used to pay for your child’s qualified educational expenses . Anyone at least 18 or older can set up an account on behalf of a beneficiary (usually a child). This means a grandparent, legal guardian, aunt, uncle, older sibling etc. may open an account for a child. Money saved in a 529 will not reduce benefits for families receiving CalWORKs. 0.00% – 5.64% of your savings in a 529 plan is counted as income for your child’s FAFSA on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) – a great amount of asset protection. SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM OFFERS You can open a Scholars Savings Account at no cost! El Monte Promise Foundation can support you with Spanish translation. No minimum deposit is required to save. You own the account and you have direct control. Net balance of 0 fees!* Select accounts qualify for Scholar Dollars (additional benefits). *Scholars Savings Accounts are subject to the my 5 2 9 Plan Administrative Fee, but the fee is offset by the interest gained on the account totaling to no fees for the account. OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A SCHOLARS SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO MAKE A DEPOSIT ONLINE TO MAKE A DEPOSIT VIA MAIL TO OPEN A SCHOLARS SAVINGS ACCOUNT THE ACCOUNT OWNER: Must be 18 years of age or older Must have a Social Security Number OR an ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number Must have access to an email address Must have the Social Security Number OR ITIN of the child who shall have a Scholars Savings Account TO MAKE A DEPOSIT ONLINE THE ACCOUNT OWNER: Must have access to a personal bank account Must have online access to the child’s Scholars Savings Account Must keep track of his or her own banking transactions TO MAKE A DEPOSIT VIA MAIL For personal checks/money orders: Make the check/money order out to “ my 5 2 9 “ Write the child’s name and my 5 2 9 Account Number in the memo section of the check/money order Send the check/money order to the my 5 2 9 mailing address Must not send any deposits to the El Monte Promise Foundation Parents, grandparents, legal guardians, aunts, uncles, and/or older siblings can set up a Scholars Savings Account for a child if they meet the Account Owner requirements that are listed above. WHAT CAN I DO IF... I DON'T HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER? You don’t need a Social Security Number to open a Scholars Savings Account. You can open an account with an ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). To apply for an ITIN you will need to fill out IRS Form W-7 and submit requested documentation to a local IRS office. Please visit the IRS website for more information . Information is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. I DON'T HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT? You don’t need a bank account to open a Scholars Savings Account. A personal bank account is optional if you wish to make deposits online. If you do not have a bank account you may still make a deposit via mail to your child’s Scholars Savings Account with a check or a money order. I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? If you already have a Scholars Savings Account for your child, or you wish to open an account and need access to a computer and/or internet please contact us for help! We are more than happy to assist families who need access to a computer and/or internet for account access or enrollment in the Scholars Savings Program. Please note you may need to make an appointment with our staff to make sure we are able to serve you. Contact us for more information . El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Students – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us Young people are the future of our community and our world. The El Monte Promise Foundation believes that access and opportunity should be available to all students. We are committed to bringing together the resources and support that students need to reach their fullest potential To make a great dream come true, the first requirement is a great capacity to dream; the second is persistence.” – Cesar Chavez We have various opportunities for youth to further their academic, personal and professional goals. Students interested in saving money for college can browse our Scholar Savings Program and our financial education programming . Our Youth & Student Committee provides a platform for young people to engage in community work and develop leadership skills. As students enter college, they have the opportunity to join the Rio Hondo Ambassador Program , a partnership between the Foundation and Rio Hondo College that provides work-study eligible students to work with the Foundation and receive career development training. Committees Summer 2021 Financial Education Presentations We invite you to join us to attend our Summer... Learn More Asian Pacific Islander Committee About the Committee The purpose of the Asian Pacific Islander... Learn More El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Educators – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us The El Monte Promise Foundation is proud of our partnerships with our teachers and educational institutions. By working together we can help address the needs of the whole-child, both in and out of the classroom. Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist for education We have strong working partnerships with El Monte Union High School District – www.emuhsd.org El Monte City School District – www.emcsd.org Mountain View School District –  http://mountainview.ss11.sharpschool.com/ Rio Hondo College – www.riohondo.edu CSU Los Angeles – www.calstatela.edu UC Irvine – www.uci.edu Every year we recognize outstanding educators at our Annual Tamalada. El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Parents & Family – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us El Monte Promise Foundation understands that parents and family members play a vital role in preparing children for success in their future. From the earliest ages, families serve as caretakers, a support network, and mentors that enable children to reach their highest potential. EMPF is committed to empowering parents and family members as a child’s most influential teacher and helping them guide their children from cradle to college and beyond. Every home is a university and the parents are the teachers” – Mahatma Gandhi We have various resources for parents and families to help their students further their academic, personal and professional goals. Our Roadmap to College serves as a guide families can use to ensure their students achieve the milestones appropriate for their developmental process. Families interested in saving money for college can browse our Scholar Savings Program and our financial education programming. Our Parent & Family Advisory Committee (link) provides a platform for parents and families to inform the ways EMPF can adapt to families’ needs. Participants are empowered as community leaders and partners in the work of building a college-ready community. They will also receive education about the college-going process, financial literacy and college opportunities Summer 2021 Financial Education Presentations We invite you to join us to attend our Summer... Learn More Asian Pacific Islander Committee About the Committee The purpose of the Asian Pacific Islander... Learn More El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Funders – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us El Monte Promise Foundation exists to cultivate and sustain a college-prepared culture for children and families in the City of El Monte and its surrounding communities. We have a history of building collective power to transform our community. When you learn, teach, when you get, give.” – Maya Angelou, poet, activist Community Partners serves as EMPF’s fiscal sponsor, providing us with the infrastructure to foster our organization’s mission. Beginning with a partnership with the California Community Foundation through the El Monte Community Building Initiative (CBI), EMPF has become a guiding force in El Monte and the surrounding communities. We have continued to build partnerships with a variety of institutional and community organizations for our long and short-term programs including the Cities of El Monte and South El Monte, El Monte Union High School District, El Monte City School District, Mountain View School District, Rio Hondo College, CSU Los Angeles, UC Irvine, El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, 1:1 fund, First 5 LA, Asian Pacific Community Fund, and Abriendo-Puertas. To support students with their college applications and enrollment Mariana Baserga was a long-time volunteer, friend, and supporter of the El Monte Promise Foundation. Before Mariana passed away on September 26, 2019, Mariana made her family and friends promise to keep fighting for the things she was most passionate about: children and access to college education. The Mariana Baserga Moving Barriers Fund was established by Mariana’s loved ones and supported by her family and friends who want to carry on Mariana’s wishes. All gifts to the Moving Barriers Fund will go directly to help students pay for college applications and enrollment fees for college and university. To donate to the Mariana Baserga Moving Barriers Fund: Click Here El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Community Engagement Programs – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us Abriendo Puertas-Opening Doors (AP-OD) Program : Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors is the first evidence-based program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5. AP-OD builds parent leadership skills and knowledge through in-person training to promote family wellbeing and positive outcomes for children. EMPF is an AP-OD Partner because we believe supporting parents and amplifying their voices is critical to strengthen families and community wellbeing. LEARN MORE Asian Pacific Islander Committee : The API Committee is designed to be a grouping of community stakeholders committed to making sure that Asian Pacific Islanders are advocated for and empowered by the El Monte Promise Foundation. LEARN MORE Early Development Indicators (EDI) : From a contract agreement with the El Monte City School District established in August 2019 and a partnership with the Mountain View School District, the EMPF seeks to utilize initial findings from the EDI study as a data-informed strategy to guide the EMPF’s decision-making processes. Parent & Family Committee : The Parent & Family Committee serves as a platform for parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members to inform the ways EMPF can continuously adapt and respond to our families’ needs across the community. In addition, the committee allows for EMPF to promote awareness among parents about college opportunities and the college-going process and build financial preparedness for the cost of college attendance. Youth and Student Committee : The Youth and Student Committee engages students in a relevant, relational, and rigorous way to develop and promote creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills. El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] What is the Scholars Savings Program? – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us What is the Scholars Savings Program? The Scholars Savings Program (SSP for short) is a college savings program. The goal of this program is to help families start up a college savings for a child to help pay for higher education expenses. Through this program you can open a 529 college savings plan for your child or a relative. A 529 plan is a special kind of savings plan authorized by Congress in 1996 to help families save for college from an early age. Accounts you open through the Scholars Savings Program are opened with my529 . my 5 2 9 is a partner of the El Monte Promise Foundation and in charge of providing the 529 plans. Other 529 plans exist in the United States, in fact each state has at least one 529 provider . However, the El Monte Promise Foundation is working with my 5 2 9 to offer 529 plans at no cost to open, and no minimum deposit to save! Enroll in program Log Into my account View. SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM ENROLLMENT GUIDE BEGIN ENROLLMENT! *Please review the enrollment requirements. You will be redirected to my 5 2 9 ‘s website. SET UP AN APPOINTMENT Need assistance? Contact us! How does it work? Signing Up Why does saving for college matter right now? What do I need to get started? How does it work? The Scholars Savings Program allows you to open and manage a college savings account for your child free of charge. The college savings plans offered through Scholars Savings Program are called 529 plans . my 5 2 9 is the 529 provider for the Scholars Savings Program. Signing Up Families can get an account up and running in 20 minutes.* Enrollment is only available online and in English. If you need assistance please contact us. Please see our enrollment requirements for more information. Over 200 students are saving for college with Scholars Savings Program! *Approximate enrollment time based on average duration of enrollments. Why does saving for college matter right now? Research shows that children from families who save for education are 3x more likely to attend college and 4x more likely to graduate, compared with those with no college savings. When you save and invest now, the money you save can grow and be worth much more. What do I need to get started? To set up an account you need 3 things**. A Social Security Number or ITIN*** (Individual Tax Identification Number) for you or the adult who will open the account. A Social Security Number or ITIN for the child who will have a Scholars Savings Account. An active email address for accessing your child’s Scholars Savings Account online. Enroll Today! | Contact Us If you need help enrolling, or need assistance in Spanish please contact us . ** For more information please see the Enrollment Requirements . *** For more information on acquiring an ITIN please see the FAQ . BENEFITS TO THE SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM OWNING A 529 PLAN There can be tax advantages when you save and the money is used to pay for your child’s qualified educational expenses . Anyone at least 18 or older can set up an account on behalf of a beneficiary (usually a child). This means a grandparent, legal guardian, aunt, uncle, older sibling etc. may open an account for a child. Money saved in a 529 will not reduce benefits for families receiving CalWORKs. 0.00% – 5.64% of your savings in a 529 plan is counted as income for your child’s FAFSA on the EFC (Expected Family Contribution) – a great amount of asset protection. SCHOLARS SAVINGS PROGRAM OFFERS You can open a Scholars Savings Account at no cost! El Monte Promise Foundation can support you with Spanish translation. No minimum deposit is required to save. You own the account and you have direct control. Net balance of 0 fees!* Select accounts qualify for Scholar Dollars (additional benefits). *Scholars Savings Accounts are subject to the my 5 2 9 Plan Administrative Fee, but the fee is offset by the interest gained on the account totaling to no fees for the account. OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS TO OPEN A SCHOLARS SAVINGS ACCOUNT TO MAKE A DEPOSIT ONLINE TO MAKE A DEPOSIT VIA MAIL TO OPEN A SCHOLARS SAVINGS ACCOUNT THE ACCOUNT OWNER: Must be 18 years of age or older Must have a Social Security Number OR an ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number Must have access to an email address Must have the Social Security Number OR ITIN of the child who shall have a Scholars Savings Account TO MAKE A DEPOSIT ONLINE THE ACCOUNT OWNER: Must have access to a personal bank account Must have online access to the child’s Scholars Savings Account Must keep track of his or her own banking transactions TO MAKE A DEPOSIT VIA MAIL For personal checks/money orders: Make the check/money order out to “ my 5 2 9 “ Write the child’s name and my 5 2 9 Account Number in the memo section of the check/money order Send the check/money order to the my 5 2 9 mailing address Must not send any deposits to the El Monte Promise Foundation Parents, grandparents, legal guardians, aunts, uncles, and/or older siblings can set up a Scholars Savings Account for a child if they meet the Account Owner requirements that are listed above. WHAT CAN I DO IF... I DON'T HAVE A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER? You don’t need a Social Security Number to open a Scholars Savings Account. You can open an account with an ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). To apply for an ITIN you will need to fill out IRS Form W-7 and submit requested documentation to a local IRS office. Please visit the IRS website for more information . Information is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. I DON'T HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT? You don’t need a bank account to open a Scholars Savings Account. A personal bank account is optional if you wish to make deposits online. If you do not have a bank account you may still make a deposit via mail to your child’s Scholars Savings Account with a check or a money order. I DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? If you already have a Scholars Savings Account for your child, or you wish to open an account and need access to a computer and/or internet please contact us for help! We are more than happy to assist families who need access to a computer and/or internet for account access or enrollment in the Scholars Savings Program. Please note you may need to make an appointment with our staff to make sure we are able to serve you. Contact us for more information . El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Community – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us The El Monte Promise Foundation serves as a backbone organization in the community by convening stakeholders ; coordinating systems; mobilizing resources; and incubating promising projects. EMPF is positioned to be a bridge in the community between school and community efforts to help families recover and students continue their college pathways. We welcome and encourage partnerships that help support a college-going culture. Community Engagement Programs It takes a village to raise a child” – Unknown Community Resources First 5 LA El Monte/South El Monte Community – https://www.first5la.org/best-start-networks/ Jeff Seymour Family Center – http://jsfc.emcsd.org/ Mountain View School District Family Engagement – http://mountainview.ss11.sharpschool.com/departments/edservices/family_engagement_extended_learning Community Activities and Recreation City of El Monte Parks and Recreation https://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/161/Parks-Recreation City of South El Monte Parks and Recreation https://www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/219/Parks-Recreation-Division Los Angeles County Parks https://parks.lacounty.gov/ Active SGV https://www.activesgv.org/ Los Angeles County Libraries https://lacountylibrary.org/ El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] "El Monte Promise Foundation" - 2025 El Monte Promise Foundation Tamalada Log In 2025 El Monte Promise Foundation Tamalada December 11, 2025 @ 5:00PM — 9:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar El Monte Community Center: 3130 Tyler Ave El Monte, CA 91731 Get Directions Share: ​Join Us for the 22nd Annual Tamalada Celebration! Come together for a night of delicious tamales as we celebrate our community, reflect on our achievements, and honor the outstanding contributions of our educators with the 2025 Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award. This year's Tamalada will be held in person at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in El Monte, CA. We’re excited to continue our efforts to support college savings and financial literacy for students and their families. This is an important part of our mission, as we know that students who are financially prepared are more likely to reach their college goals and succeed. We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate education, community, and the inspiring individuals who make a difference! Privacy Policy Support us with a donation. Donate × Make a Donation CalKIDS – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us Uncategorized CalKIDS CalKIDS is a California state program that helps children save for college or career training after high school. Research shows that children with higher education savings accounts are more likely to go to college and graduate than children without any savings. Qualifying 1st -12th graders are granted an initial deposit of up to $1500 in a college savings account managed by the state. Qualifying beneficiaries are automatically enrolled and families are not required to contribute. Families only need to register the account online to claim the funds. To check to if your child is eligible to participate, you will need to enter your child’s Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) at the online registration portal. Parents can get the SSID from their child’s school. To register your child’s account, click the link below CalKIDS If you would like to earn up to $500 in additional incentive funds and save even more for your child’s education, please click this link to learn more about the Scholars Savings Program. *The Scholars Savings Program is open to all families regardless of CalKIDS account status Scholars Savings Previous Post Next Post El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected] Sitemap – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! 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Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us The High School Roadmap to College is your guide for your journey to college and career. The El Monte Promise Foundation worked with teachers, parents, and students to create this guide just for you. It’s part of our ongoing mission to help you to be prepared to reach your future goals. This Roadmap will show you how to navigate academic choices, develop skills and experiences, maintain balance, and make your college and career choices affordable and accessible. 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Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us About Us THE EL MONTE PROMISE FOUNDATION is a non-profit organization that unites the community’s efforts to create a seamless cradle-to-college pathway in the greater El Monte region. This locally-run effort unites parents, students, and community leaders from school districts, colleges, local governments, businesses, non-profits, and private foundations to actively coordinate systems and mobilize resources for the educational benefit of local students. These efforts ensure that the community works together as a whole to increase the expectation that all students can attend and succeed in college. OUR BOARD Board Officers DR. MARIA ROMERO MORALES - PRESIDENT Dr. Morales is the Assistant Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer for Communication, Community and Student Engagement for the University of Southern California. Dr. Morales has over 15 years of experience in K-12, community college, and higher education, where she has developed wide-ranging expertise spanning recruitment and retention of students with non-traditional experiences, equity focused professional development for STEM faculty, and strategies to support higher education staff and students of color. In addition, Dr. Morales is an ardent believer in building well-planned, sustainable communities – communities that work in synergy to create safe and thriving communities focused on families and children. Since November 2015, Dr. Morales served her community, first as a Planning Commission, then as a Councilwoman for the City of El Monte. During this tenure, she was been able to move policy and ordinances – focused protect families and children related to affordable housing, infrastructure, and education collaborations among local stakeholders. NORMA E. GARCIA - Vice President Ms. Garcia is a founding member of the El Monte Promise Foundation and an ardent believer in building better communities. Ms. Garcia currently serves as the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation for Los Angeles County. She is the first woman and first person of color to serve in that position since the founding of the department in 1944. She works to achieve her vision through her active participation in numerous civic and professional organizations. She serves on the Board of the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO), Baldwin Hills Conservancy, Baldwin Hills Regional Conservation Authority (BHRCA) and the El Monte Promise Foundation. She served as a member of the Rio Hondo College Board of Trustees, the Chair of El Monte City Planning Commission and on the Board of the Watershed Conservation Authority (WCA), the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles River and Mountains Conservancy (RMC), the California Community Foundation’s Community Building Initiative, and on the Board of New Economics for Women. Ms. Garcia was honored as the 49th Assembly District Latina of the Year for Community Involvement. She attended Citrus Community College , transferred and graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Political Science and a M.A. in Urban Planning. Ms. Garcia enjoys traveling, attending Dodger games and spending time with her growing family. Ms. Garcia is a life-long resident of the beautiful community of El Monte. OSCAR MARQUEZ - Past President Mr. Oscar Marquez currently serves as the President of El Monte Promise Foundation. He is a retired administrator from El Monte City School District, where he spent sixteen years as the Director of Student Support Services. Mr. Marquez also spent eight years as an English teacher at South El Monte High School, and before then he was an elementary and middle school teacher in the El Rancho Unified School District for eleven years. He has served in the Executive Committee for El Monte Promise Foundation since its inception in 2012. Zhemyr Diaz - Treasurer Mr. Diaz is passionate about empowering communities through access, education, and resources for the advancement of individuals and families. Actively involved with various local initiatives and collaboratives, Mr. Diaz is an advocate of education, mental health, and economic advancement. Focused on creating eco-systems of equality, Mr. Diaz directs his efforts to facilitating pathways that bridge socio-economic gaps and build generational wealth. Having led some of the most successful and complex banking operations nationally, Mr. Diaz brings our board over 20 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. As one of JPMorgan Chase’s first Community Managers nationally, Mr. Diaz helped launch the firm’s Community and Business Development Division in California—a division committed to racial equity. As Chase’s Community Manager for the San Gabriel Valley area, he supports local government, non-profits, and mission-aligned organizations in their quest to uplift underserved communities through financial health education. linkedin.com/in/zhemyrdiaz Kristan Venegas, PhD - Secretary Dr. Kristan “Kris” Venegas, Ph.D., serves as the inaugural Chief, Learning, Data, and Evaluation Officer for the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF). In this role, she works to nurture a culture of learning, support strategic planning and evaluation efforts, and collaborate in the development of educational partnerships and advancement. Prior to joining MAOF, Dr. Venegas was an Associate Provost and LaFetra Endowed Professor of Teaching and Learning at the University of La Verne (ULV). She formerly was a Professor and the Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC). She is a former American Council on Education Fellow and a USC Latino Alumni Association Scholarship recipient. Dr. Venegas is a proud Chicana from El Monte, CA, where she lives with her partner, Dr. Adrian Huerta, and their two children. Kris holds a BA in English, Creative Writing, MSEd in Education, and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy from USC. BOARD MEMBERS Rosario Alcaraz Bio coming soon Roberto Lopez-Mena Roberto Lopez-Mena is the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources for the Mountain View School District. JEFF SEYMOUR Mr. Seymour is a retired teacher and administrator of the El Monte City School District for 43 years, where he served as Superintendent for the last 25 years. He has also taught for the last 20 years at Cal Poly Pomona in the Administrative Masters Program. He is active both in the El Monte community and at Boys Republic in Chino Hills , where he has served on the Board for over 25 years. Born and raised in the Los Angeles area, he attended local schools and graduated from the University of Southern California . Teresita Vega Bio coming soon JERRY VELASCO Mr. Velasco is the Board Secretary of El Monte Promise Foundation and former City Council Member for City of El Monte. As a prominent actor, producer, and publicist, he is considered the “Information Voice” of Hollywood and Hispanics and is sought after as a speaker in the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. He is a successful actor who appears in both American and Mexican television and films. Mr. Velasco is involved with many local, national, and international non-profit organizations, such as the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, San Gabriel Civic Alliance, El Monte Women’s Club, and Greater El Monte Community Hospital. Mr. Velasco was raised in the city of Los Angeles and is a native of Jalisco, Mexico. Joe Vu Mr. Vu is an administrator for the El Monte Union High School District and he is on a mission to save the world. Historical Resources STANFORD SOCIAL INNOVATION REVIEW WINTER 2011 A PLEDGE AND A PROMISE: BUILDING A SEAMLESS PATHWAY TO COLLEGE FOR EL MONTE S Media & Events – El Monte Promise Foundation Skip to main content Donate Today! Save for College Get Involved MENU Who We Are Media & Events 2025 Tamalada Roadmap to College Roadmap to College High School Saving for College CalKIDS Scholars Savings Enrollment Guide Our Data Connect With Us MEDIA Roadmap to College Launch On April 6, 2022, the El Monte Promise Foundation (EMPF), launched its Roadmap to College effort which includes distributing 13,000 booklets to all PreK to 8th grade students in the El Monte City and Mountain View School Districts. Roadmap to College is a series of visually appealing documents detailing the college readiness indicators tailored for each specific grade level. The Roadmaps are […] Read More Load More PRESS Cuevas returns to her hometown of El Monte to steer the foundation into its next era of impact El Monte Promise Foundation Board of Directors Names Valerie Cuevas as Executive DirectorCuevas returns to her hometown of El Monte to steer the foundation into its next era of impact EL MONTE, CA –  The El Monte Promise Foundation (EMPF) Board of Directors proudly announces the selection of Valerie Cuevas as its next Executive Director, […] Read More Load More EVENTS Tamalada Every year in December, the El Monte Promise Foundation hosts the Annual Tamalada fundraising dinner as a way for community members to gather to celebrate the successes of the year and to honor outstanding accomplishments in the community with the Bobby Salcedo Esperanza Award. The funds raised at this event go directly to support the EMPF Scholar Savings Program and operations. Read More Load More elmontepromise Cultivating and sustaining a college-prepared culture for children and families in the City of El Monte and its surrounding communities || Est. 2012 What a night. What a community. 🧡⁠ ⁠ The Tamalada Load More... Follow on Instagram Newsletters May 2021 ( ENGLISH ) January 2021 ( ENGLISH ) September 2020 ( ENGLISH / SPANISH ) Summer 2020 ( ENGLISH ) May 2020 ( ENGLISH ) April 2020 ( ENGLISH ) March 2020 ( ENGLISH ) El Monte Promise Foundation Copyright © 2026 | Sitemap 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA 91731 • Mailing Address: PO Box 5584, El Monte, CA 91734 Office: (626) 453 - 3794 Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (9:00AM - 5:00PM) By appointment • Foundation Email: [email protected] • Scholars Savings Program Email: [email protected]