In July 1983, with the realization that state funds alone were not enough to provide adequate scholarships and programs for its students, the college created the DeKalb College Foundation to assist in raising funds and promoting the college. That foundation, today known as the Georgia Perimeter College Foundation, is responsible for raising funds for the almost 90 endowed and non-endowed scholarships, for academic program support, and for creating community partnerships to support numerous programs for both faculty and students.

The GPC Foundation welcomes gifts of cash, securities, real estate and life insurance policies from individuals and corporations. The GPC Foundation staff will work with individuals to establish memorial funds or to set up charitable trusts or bequests.