RRCC Foundation
The RRCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1991 to provide financial support to the college and its students, and to increase public and business awareness of the college’s important role in the community. The Foundation exists because of generous individuals who believe in the value of a college education and believe that college should be accessible to everyone.
The Foundation began with one donor, a board of directors, and the Foundation staff, all of whom aspired to assist students and make a difference in their lives. Now, more than 28 years later, generous supporters have provided more than $19 million in donations allowing the Foundation to award more than $7.1 million dollars in scholarships and over $6.3 million dollars for other Red Rocks Community College programs and assisted more than 4,100 students in meeting their educational and life goals.
Foundation Programs
Each year, more than $1 million is distributed to support the students, faculty, and staff at the college. Scholarship applications are open mid-November and close early March. Applications accepted during this period are considered for awards for the following fall/spring. Scholarships are competitive and are awarded only once per year on the basis of both need and merit. Applications can be found online: https://rrcc.academicworks.com.
Giving to the Foundation
The RRCC Foundation accepts and manages a variety of gifts, including cash, pledges, stock transfers, planned gifts, and bequests. Gifts may be designated for specific purposes or for the area of greatest need, as determined by the Foundation board and college administration.
The Foundation is grateful to its supporters, as it is only with their assistance that the Foundation can continue to support the College and its students. If you are a student needing assistance or a donor wishing to participate, call us at 303-914-6308.
Foundation Board
The Foundation is governed by a board of up to 30 community and business leaders.
Dr. Agneta Albinsson
Kristen M. Anderson
Kevin J. Bervik
John G. Brant
Kimberly Carver
Paula Claussen
William Conrad
Michael Coughlin
Carl Craig
Jim Dascalos
Michelle Fournier Johnson
Robb Gair
Dr. Michele Haney
Dan Leach
Clarence Low
Tom Menk
Skip Olson
Dr. Melinda O’Rourke
Shaw Schulder
Doris Stipech
John Sullivan
Dr. John Trefny
Shirleen Tucker
Denise Waddell
Jim Whitfield
Jamie Biesemeier-Wilkins