About the Foundation
Your Philanthropic Dollars at Work
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.
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.
Sierra College Foundation News
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Sierra College Foundation Closes Another Academic Year Giving Back to Community
Sierra College Foundation (SCF) closes out Academic Year 22-23 with its momentous Scholarship Celebration. The Foundation awarded nearly $350,000 to over 200 local students to help pay for school year 2023-24.
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Sierra College Foundation Receives $125K Hearst Foundation Grant
Sierra College Foundation announced it was awarded its first national grant: a prestigious $125,000 Hearst Foundation Grant to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities integrate into the mainstream economy and maintain an independent lifestyle.
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Sierra College Breaks Ground on Affordable Student Housing with Support from the State of California and Local Donors
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 […]
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Meet Our Foundation Board of Directors
Officers 2022-2023
- President – Robert Dugan
President/CEO: California Construction & Industrial Materials Association - President Elect – Ed Bonner
Retired: Placer County Sheriff - Treasurer/CFO – Kris Mapes
CPA: Petersen & Mapes, LLP - Immediate Past President – Holly Tiche
Principle: Tiche Consulting, LLC - Vice President – Kevin Barri
Region Bank President: Wells Fargo - Vice President Governance – Grace Bowen
Community Member, Attorney - Vice President Resource Development – Amanda Merz
Community Impact Manager: SAFE Credit Union - Executive Director (Sierra College Foundation) – Sonbol Aliabadi
- President/Superintendent (Sierra College District) – Willy Duncan
Board Members 2022-2023
- Dave Breninger – Placer County Water Agency, Retired
- Ned Cohen – Office of Legislative Council, Retired
- John Crenshaw – Wells Fargo, Senior Vice President
- Cari Dawson-Bartley – Sierra College District,Trustee
- Judy East – Nevada County Campus Coordinating Council, Chair
- Carol Garcia – First Northern Bank, Vice President/Community Relations Officer
- Robin Klomparens – Partner, Wagner Kirkman Blaine Klomparens & Youmans LLP
- Laura Latimer – Sutter Health, Director of Integrated Quality Services
- Debbie Reitter – Kaiser Permanente, Chief Nurse Executive
- Caitlin Ross – Attorney at Law
- Merryl Tengesdal – United States Air Force Colonel, Retired
- Michael Wagener – Marquee Media Solutions, Co-Founder/Partner
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 audited financial statements and tax returns for three years:
- June 30, 2021 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
- June 30, 2020 990 Tax Return
- June 30, 2020 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
- June 30, 2019 990 Tax Return
- June 30, 2019 Audited Financial Statements for Sierra College Foundation
- June 30, 2018 990 Tax Return
- June 30, 2018 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