Sierra College Foundation

Students Are Our Future. Invest in Them.

Sierra College Foundation (SCF) is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s vision: Student success for all while closing the equity and achievement gaps. Students often struggle, and financial limitation is the biggest hurdle to student success. Help our students overcome this hurdle by donating today. View our 2024 Impact Report and a message from our SCF President.

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"Each year, Sierra College Foundation is able to award more than $300,000 in scholarships because of your donations. To our students, this money means more than free tuition. It means more time that they are able to spend focusing on their their studies and their families. Learn how you can make an impact in students' lives."

Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director

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President’s Circle

The President’s Circle offers a unique opportunity to join a special group of donors to raise unrestricted funds for the college’s areas of greatest need.

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Basic Needs

We’re collecting items for the Basic Needs Center, including food, hygiene items, school supplies, baby formula and diapers.

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Endow-a-Bed

Learn how you can help provide room and board to our students most in need. Help us meet our goal to endow 10 beds.

Support Endow-a-Bed

SCF 2024 Impact Report

Throughout the Impact Report, you’ll discover how your support — whether through individual donations, corporate partnerships, grants or event participation — drives transformational change while advancing our core mission: ensuring student success for all while closing equity and achievement gaps.

View the 2024 Impact Report

SCF Featured on Podcast

Sonbol Aliabadi, Sierra College Foundation Executive Director, recently sat down with broadcaster-turned-podcaster Jeff Holden on “The Non Profit Podcast Network.”

Listen to the Podcast

Make an Impact

Sierra College Foundation offers a variety of ways to help our students meet their needs. Give back to the community in any way you can.

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Impact Programs to Support

Sierra College Foundation provides numerous opportunities to meet your philanthropic goals. See how your generosity can help meet our students’ needs.

Active Fundraising Groups

Join our active fundraising groups to meet others while supporting a specific program or cause that sparks your interests.

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Ways to Give

Sierra College Foundation offers a full-range of giving options to help support our students, programs and services at Sierra College.

Sierra College Foundation News

Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors

April 11, 2023

Sierra College broke ground today on a campus-changing student housing complex that when completed will provide housing for more than 350 students. Construction of the student housing project is made possible through funding from the State of California and Sierra College general funds. Through careful planning, the monthly rent for most students will be substantially below market…
Sierra College Foundation Awards Over $300K in Scholarships in 2022

February 2, 2023

Sierra College Foundation (SCF) announced it awarded $300,000 in scholarships in 2022. As an organization, SCF serves as the advancement office for Sierra College and is committed to aligning with Sierra College’s mission: Student success for all while closing equity and achievement gaps.
Impact Stories: Students and Staff

October 1, 2019

Learn more about the students who have been recipients of our giving programs, our alumni, and what inspires our donors to financially support Sierra College.

All Sierra College News

Sierra College, Bosch Collaborate to Upskill Associates at Silicon Carbide Fab in Roseville

February 13, 2025

First Certificates Awarded Under Fast-Track Mechatronics Program Sierra College yesterday awarded certificates of achievement to 10 Bosch associates who recently completed a customized Mechatronics program. The program was designed through collaboration between Sierra and Bosch to help prepare workers with the skills and training that will be needed as Bosch works toward production of the…
Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents And Then There Were None

February 11, 2025

Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its spring musical production of the classic muscial comedy, Guys and Dolls.
Sierra College Theatre Arts Department Presents: William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

October 7, 2024

Live Performances from Oct. 10 – Nov. 3 in Rocklin Sierra College Theatre Arts Department announces its fall production of the classic Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet, directed by Scott Adams. Performance Dates and Times Story Perhaps the most famous love story ever told, Shakespeare’s tragedy of the two star-crossed lovers from opposing enemy families…

About Us

Since 1973, Sierra College Foundation has supported students by funding their pursuits of higher education and providing resources to help guide them toward success while assisting thousands of donors in fulfilling their philanthropic desires.

2025 SCF President’s Message from Ed Bonner

Board Photos Color 0001 Bonner — Ed Bonner, SCF President

Hello fellow Sierra College Foundation Supporters!

It is my privilege to continue to serve this great organization as president of the Board of Directors. I am extremely proud of our Board and the passion each member brings to this endeavor. We saw a record year that positively impacted so many students.

Here a few notable statistics from the 2024-25 academic year:

19,945 students enrolled
3,573 degrees and certificates awarded
153 degrees and 41 certificates offered
More than 60 percent of Sierra College students are eligible for financial assistance
Through the Student Assistance Fund Endowment (SAFE), SCF served nearly 10,000 students with $163,981 in funding for emergency housing, transportation, food, gas and more
SCF awarded over $350,000 in scholarships
SCF raised $142,886 through eTeam donations and the fall Golf Classic for Wolverine Athletics
Supported nursing students with nearly $70,000 for materials, lab fees, books and supplies
5,500 students visited the food pantry at the Basic Needs Center
SCF raised more than $400,000 at the President’s Circle Gala
SCF raised nearly $2 million for the Endow-a-Bed Program for the college’s new affordable housing facility opening in 2026
SCF was the recipient of $800,000 in monetary gifts from private trusts, Bosch Community Fund, the US Department of Commerce, Sutter Health and US Bank, to name a few

Those really are just the highlights — there is so much more that we’ve been able to do working with donors, friends, supporters and alumni like you. Thank you for supporting SCF.

We look forward to continued collaboration to support our Sierra College students who go on to impact our community as nurses, engineers, teachers, first responders and more. An investment in the Sierra College Foundation is an investment in Placer County. Thank you for your support.

All the best,

Ed Bonner
Sierra College Foundation President

Who We Are

Sierra College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization that raises money from private donors to support students, college programs, and the future of Sierra College. The Foundation was formed in 1972 and incorporated in 1973 with a mission of giving the community the opportunity to invest in the development and quality educational opportunities for all.

Thanks to the generosity of individuals, businesses, and foundation grants, Sierra College Foundation has grown along with the college. The Foundation encourages gifts to enhance college programs, for faculty support, and facility improvements.

Sierra College Foundation is independently audited and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, most of whom live and work in the communities served by the Sierra Joint Community College District of Placer, Nevada, and parts of Sacramento and El Dorado Counties.

Contributions to Sierra College Foundation qualify for state and federal tax deductions, and for estate tax savings.

Foundation Board of Directors (2025-2026)

Board Photos Color 0007 Dugan — **Past President**
Robert Dugan, President/CEO, California Construction and Industrial Materials Association

Willy Duncan 2024 Sm Cmyk — **Sierra College District President/Superintendent**
Willy Duncan

Board Photos Color 0002 Mapes — **CFO**
Kris L. Mapes, Partner, Petersen & Mapes, LLP

Board Photos Color 0002 Wagener — **Secretary**
Michael Wagener, Co-Founder/Partner, Marquee Media Solutions

Board Photos Color 0014 Tiche — **Vice President, Strategic Planning**
Holly Tiche, Principal, Tiche Consulting

Board Photos Color 0010 Bowen — **Vice President, Governance**
Grace Bowen, Community Member, Retired Attorney

Board Photos Color 0001 Reitter — **Vice President, Resource Development**
Debbie Reitter, Chief Nurse Executive, Kaiser Permanente

Board Photos Color 0012 Barri — **Vice President**
Kevin Barri, Region Bank President, Wells Fargo

Board Photos Color 0011 East — **Sierra College Designated NCC Coordinating Council Chair**
Judy East

Board Photos Color 0003 Breininger — Dave Breninger, Placer County Water Agency, Retired

Board Photos Color 0004 Cohn — Ned Cohen, Office of Legislative Council, Retired

Board Photos Color 0001 Dawson Bartley. — Cari Dawson-Bartley, Sierra College Board of Trustees

Rana Ghadban Scf Board Member — Rana Ghadban, CalChamber, Vice President of Business Advocacy

Board Photos Color 0015 Merz — Amanda Merz, Vice. President of Impact and Development, California Credit Union League

Nadder Mirsepassi, Finance and Treasury Management Consultant

Tammy Powers, CEO, Sutter Roseville Medical Center

Board Photos Color 0006 Ronco — Ryan Ronco, Placer County Clerk, Recorder – Registrar of Voters

Board Photos Color 0013 Tengesdal — Merryl Tengesdal, United States Air Force Colonel, Retired

Board Photos Color 0003 Trimble — Robin Trimble, CFO, Rocklin Chamber of Commerce

Financial Reports

The Sierra College Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization that raises money from private donors to support students, college programs, and the future of Sierra College. The Foundation was formed in 1972 and incorporated in 1973 with a mission of giving the community the opportunity to invest in the development of quality educational opportunities for all.

The Foundation is independently audited and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, most of whom live and work in the communities served by the Sierra Joint Community College District of Placer, Nevada, and parts of Sacramento and El Dorado Counties.

Our Financial Statements and Tax Returns

These are Sierra College Foundation’s most recently audited financial statements and tax returns:

June 30, 2024 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
2023-24 990 Tax Return
June 30, 2023 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
2022-23 990 Tax Return
June 30, 2022 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
2021-22 990 Tax Return
June 30, 2021 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
2020-21 990 Tax Return
June 30, 2020 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation

Please contact the Foundation if you have any questions.

Gifts to Sierra College Foundation are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The contribution deductible for tax purposes is limited to the amount that exceeds the value of any goods and services received by the donor. Tax ID #23-7241877

Get in Touch

Sierra College Foundation Office

(916) 660-7020

foundation@sierracollege.edu

Rocklin

Building U, Room 27

Tax ID Number: 23-7241877

Point of Contact: Sonbol Aliabadi