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About Us

The RCCD Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1975 to raise and manage private donations that benefit RCCD and its colleges, students, and programs. We accomplish this by building partnerships with alumni, friends, and the business community to explore philanthropic opportunities and inspire giving.

The Foundation is professionally managed by a staff who are experts in the field of philanthropy and is overseen by a committed volunteer Board of Directors.

Mission

The RCCD Foundation raises and manages private donations to support the students, programs, and faculty of the RCCD Colleges - Moreno Valley College, Norco College, and Riverside City College.

Vision

The RCCD Foundation contributes to the economic and social mobility of our region by developing resources that remove financial barri​ers and provide universal access to education.​

Our Staff

jeffry kaatz
 
Jeffry Kaatz​​
Executive Director, RCCD Foundation
(951) 222-8627
jeffry.kaatz@rccd.edu
Wendy Johnson
 
Wendy Johnson
Assistant Director, RCCD Foundation
(951) 222-8282
wendy.johnson@rccd.edu
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Regina McKay
Administrative Specialist
(951) 222-8626
regina.mckay@rccd.edu
Shannon Rowe
 
Shannon Rowe
​Development Services Specialist
​(951) 222-8619
shannon.rowe@rccd.edu
Marie Thermidor
 
Marie Thermidor 
Development Officer​​
(951) 222-8958
marie.thermidor@rccd.edu
Rizza Gutherie
 
Rizza Guthrie
Development Services Specialist
(951) 222-8629
rizza.guthrie@rccd.edu
Vanessa Franco
 
Vanessa Franco
Development Officer
(951) 222-8628
vanessa.franco@rccd.edu