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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.​ 

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​​Our Staff

jeffry kaatz

 

Jeffry Kaatz​​
Executive Director, RCCD Foundation

phone icon(951) 222-8627
email iconjeffry.kaatz@rccd.edu
 
 
Wendy Johnson


Wendy Johnson
Assistant Director, RCCD Foundation

phone icon  (951) 222-8282
email icon  wendy.johnson@rccd.edu
 
 
Shannon Rowe
 

S
hannon Rowe
​Administrative Assistant

phone icon(951) 222-8626
email icon. shannon.rowe@rccd.edu

 
Marie Thermidor
 

Marie
 Thermidor 
Development Officer​​

phone icon(951) 222-8958
email iconmarie.thermidor@rccd.edu
 
 
Rizza Gutherie
 

Rizza Guthrie

Administrative Technician

phone icon(951) 222-8629
email iconrizza.guthrie@rccd.edu
 

Vanessa Franco

Vanessa Franco

Community Relations Specialist

phone icon(951) 222-8628
email iconvanessa.franco@rccd.edu