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What We Do

Inspiring connections. 
Elevating success.

 
 

Our Purpose

In tandem with the College's mission, the Mt. SAC Foundation and Alumni Association elevates the Mt. SAC experience by engaging the extended community, supporting programs and scholarships, and adding value wherever we can so that together, we all reach new heights.

Mission Statement

The Mt. San Antonio College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that mobilizes financial and non-financial resources to support Mt. SAC College programs that enrich students’ learning environment and educational experience beyond those achievable through regular funding sources.

 

We do this by...

‣ raising awareness and funds for campus programs and scholarships

‣ supporting and encouraging diverse groups of students and alumni

‣ building relationships and representing Mt. SAC throughout Southern California

‣ recognizing students, donors, and the community

‣ increasing access to knowledge, resources, and campus community members

‣ encouraging individuals and organizations to include Mt. SAC in their philanthropy

 
 
 

IMpact

 

As a donor, nothing is better than seeing your contributions in action. We are excited to share these examples of recent support, and how your help impacts our work every day. 

 
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$165,000 to the Mt. SAC Agriculture Program

Last Spring, The Orange County Farm Bureau (OCFB) donated $165,000 to the Mt. SAC Agriculture Program, enabling the college to provide scholarships for agriculture students and build an endowment for the Agriculture Department's student ambassadors program. 

Students who serve as ambassadors gain valuable experience working as part of a team and interacting with the public and college leadership. Agriculture Ambassadors also visit area high schools to share information about Mt. SAC's wide range of offerings with students who have a passion for agriculture.

The OCFB's program endowment is the very first of its kind at Mt. SAC.

 
 
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Reach for the Stars

 

This program is funded by a $5,000 annual gift from Edison International and community members and brings area students to the Randall Planetarium and Observatory. The funding makes the experience free for these third and fifth graders from low-income school districts. 

In August 2017, the Mt. SAC Foundation and Alumni Association collaborated with the college's solar eclipse viewing party by distributing glasses and collecting a $1 suggested donation. More than $2,800 was raised and just that amount will enable five classes to participate in Reach for the Stars. 

 
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Funds for dreamers

The Mt. SAC family rallied to support the college's undocumented students, following dramatic changes to the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017.

Nearly $15,000 was raised within weeks to help students known as "Dreamers" pay to renew DACA paperwork. Mt. SAC has approximately 3,000 Dreamers, and of those, more than 50 percent are eligible for DACA. 

 
 
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$208,000 Raised at 33rd annual Golf classic

Thanks to the hard work of dozens of staff, students, volunteers, and sponsors, the tournament raised more than $208,000! Proceeds help fund the Mt. SAC Athletics program and provide essential operational resources for the Foundation and Alumni Association. 

 
 
 
 
 

New Scholarships

2024-2025

2025-2026

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Bollier Family Softball Scholarship
Bollier Family Softball Scholarship

Donor: Bollier Family and Friends

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Applying for a Scholarship

Scholarships are available to Mt. SAC students for a variety of purposes and from a variety of sources. To apply for a scholarship, or learn more about the process, visit the Mt. SAC Scholarship Program Office online.

Creating a Named Scholarship

Creating a memorial scholarship is a wonderful way to remember a loved one and create a meaningful legacy. In addition to honoring your loved one, the memorial scholarship will provide much-needed support to a student in the area of your choosing. To learn more, click through our frequently asked questions below, or Contact the Foundation office.

+ How does it work?

After one or more donors have provided the minimum funds, our scholarship team will work with you to determine the criteria for the scholarship. We will announce the scholarship and facilitate the application process. Based on your criteria, our existing scholarship committee will review applications and select the recipient/s, who will be announced at the annual scholarship ceremony in June. You will be notified of the winner and, if additional funds are raised, we will continue to notify you and work with you to either increase the scholarship amount or award additional scholarships as appropriate.

+ HOW MUCH DO I NEED TO DONATE?

A new scholarship requires a gift of $1,500 to start with. This can be a one-time gift from a single donor, or can be raised through multiple gifts from multiple donors. To continue the legacy, we suggest a gift of $7,500 to cover at least one $1,500 scholarship per year over the next 5 years. Either way, we can get started after the initial $1,500 gift is received.

+ HOW IS THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED?

Once the minimum gift has been made, the family can set the criteria for the award. Potential criteria include: a GPA requirement, a required number of enrolled hours, membership in a specific club or program, and/or working toward a degree in a specified field.

After the criteria is determined the scholarship committee will select the recipient. Criteria must be finalized by mid-February for applications to be submitted in April and to award the scholarship in June.

Donors may request annual updates on how much was raised and awarded scholarships.

Donate to a Named Scholarship

Full Scholarship List

Contact the Foundation office to learn more about creating a named scholarship.

 
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News

 
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Ruh family extends their Mt. SAC legacy to the new Heritage Hall education center
Ruh family extends their Mt. SAC legacy to the new Heritage Hall education center

If you’ve encountered Mt. SAC athletics over the past 60 years, you’ve likely heard of the Ruhs. Don Ruh began his Mt. SAC career in 1963 as a professor and coach of the men's track and field and cross country programs. His wife Sandi worked in auxiliary services. Their children grew up at Mt. SAC and eventually all four attended the College. Now their son Marc is the assistant athletic director and head men’s aquatics coach. It’s a legacy worth enshrining, and that’s why the education center at Heritage Hall will be named the Ruh Family Education Center.

Generous $100,000 gift will memorialize one of the region’s biggest track fans
Generous $100,000 gift will memorialize one of the region’s biggest track fans

One of the cornerstones of the new athletics complex will be the Doug Smith Museum at Heritage Hall.

Mt. SAC alumna spearheads $10k giving program at her company to benefit her alma mater
Mt. SAC alumna spearheads $10k giving program at her company to benefit her alma mater

The Foundation is thrilled to work with people like Zhu who are proud to be Mt. SAC alumni and are representing the College well in their lives and careers.

Three TRAK machines are a gift-in-kind that will make a huge impact for future machinists
Three TRAK machines are a gift-in-kind that will make a huge impact for future machinists

The Manufacturing Technology/Industrial Design Engineering program at Mt. SAC has three brand new TRAK machines thanks to a major gift-in-kind donation this year from Rich and Marion Leonhard.

The College's food pantry is a testament to campus and community partnerships
The College's food pantry is a testament to campus and community partnerships

We’re always proud of the way the Mountie community supports Mt. SAC students in need, and this has never been more true than during the COVID-19 crisis. When the pandemic hit, the College and its community partners came together to make sure that our students are getting what they need, starting with enough to eat.

Robinson scholarship inspires future firefighters and paramedics
Robinson scholarship inspires future firefighters and paramedics

When Jamie and Bryan Robinson lost their son in an accident six weeks after his high school graduation in 1999, they knew they couldn’t let Josh’s dreams die with him. That’s why they established the Joshua Michael Robinson Memorial Scholarship for fire and paramedic students at Mt. SAC. Since April 2006, the scholarship has been supporting a fire student and a paramedic student in alternating years.

Mounties Among Us: Employees who have also been students bring a unique perspective
Mounties Among Us: Employees who have also been students bring a unique perspective

At Mt. SAC, the alumni net is wide. Whether you got a certificate, attended a training, earned a degree, or took a single class, you’re alumni. The richness of that pool is what makes Mt. SAC exceptional. Are you a “Mountie Among Us”?

Leveraging Corporate Matching for the WIN!
Leveraging Corporate Matching for the WIN!

Wesley is currently employed at Microsoft, and he is eager to take advantage of the company’s philanthropic matching program. He feels fortunate to work for an organization that prioritizes giving of time and money. Volunteering is built into the culture, and Wesley has been tutoring low income children in the Seattle area. His gift to the WIN is a two-to-one match, and it will help the WIN change the lives of many people just like Wesley.

Thanksgiving meal drive-thru a huge success
Thanksgiving meal drive-thru a huge success

At the Thanksgiving meal drive-thru, each student received a prepared meal for four people (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cornbread, and apple pie), a bag of groceries, and a bottle of Martinelli’s cider.

Largest gift in community college history arrives to the CCC system
Largest gift in community college history arrives to the CCC system

This week the California Community College system was the recipient of the largest gift ever to community colleges in the United States.

 
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Community Connections

 
 

The Mt. SAC Foundation and Alumni Association supports programs all over campus and has relationships throughout the community. We’re proud of these connections, and we’ve highlighted some of them here.

 

Featured Campus Programs

Featured Campus Programs
The Randall Planetarium
The Randall Planetarium

The Foundation and Alumni Association tends to think everyone at Mt. SAC is a star, but sometimes it's nice to see real stars. The Randall Planetarium is one of the campus's most popular (and most impressive) features. We're proud to host events there and support its programs. 

Library
Library

We know a college is only as good as its library so we support ours in any way we can! It's so much more than books but books are an important part. 

Performing Arts
Performing Arts

Mt. SAC has a vibrant theatre scene, and the Foundation and Alumni Association supports plays, recitals, and performances of all kinds. 

Box Office
Box Office

Nothing beats the energy of being there in person! The Foundation and Alumni Association sells tickets out of the campus box office.

Athletics
Athletics

Mountie Athletics is the pride of campus, and the Foundation and Alumni Association loves to support the campus athletes.

Art Gallery
Art Gallery

The Mt. SAC art gallery is one of the jewels in the campus's crown, and the Foundation and Alumni Association is proud to support its exhibitions and programs, including EXAMPLE.  

Campus Tours
Campus Tours

We believe Mt. SAC speaks for itself, and we encourage our current and future donors to visit us for a tour. You'll get to witness firsthand the impact of your contributions.