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West Valley-Mission​​ Community College District Foundation

The Foundation raises funds to support much-needed scholarships and student-support programs in the West Valley-Mission Community College District.

The District's two open access colleges serve the ever-changing educational and economic development needs of Santa Clara County and Silicon Valley in a competitive world economy. The colleges provide transfer, degree, and certificate programs in lower division arts and sciences; community, career, and vocational education; and educational opportunities in basic skills plus English as a Second Language. The District strives to provide the most advanced academic and technological resources, comprehensive student services, and enriching experiences to help students succeed and to participate in a democratic society.

How to be involved with the Foundation in supporting our students:

  • Scholarship endowment and student assistance
  • Corporate gifts and business partnerships
  • Planned gifts and bequests
  • Naming opportunities
  • Equipment donations
  • Instructional and specific program support
  • Club and organization involvement
  • Athletic booster clubs
  • Alumni associations
  • Volunteer
Join this important cause!

Additional Information

Please contact the Foundation at foundation@wvm.edu or (408) 741-2164.

 

 Programs and Impact

STUDENT ASSISTANCE AND SCHOLARSHIPS


Financial support to enable workforce development and transfer to four-year institutions

​Year
 Scholarships​ ​Recipients
​2020
​$562,100
​694
​2019
 $522,698​
 ​525
​2018
 ​ $479,623
 451​
​2017
 ​$179,559
 131​
2016​ $742,626​ ​626

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT


Raise funds to develop educational programs and facilities beyond those supported by tax and bond dollars

​Year
 ​Contributions
​2020
​$969,352
2019​
 $2,472,922​
2018​ $961,107
​2017
 ​$1,665,380
2016​ ​$1,400,531



The mission of the West Valley-Mission Community College District Foundation is to raise private funds or endowments for capital and program needs which are not covered by other more traditional funding sources and to offer financial support through scholarship programs.

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Scholarships support student success and attainment of their academic goals.  Your scholarship donation can change a life when it helps with expenses that make or break a student's educational journey, such as tuition, textbooks, lab supplies, or other expenses.


If you are interested in endowing a scholarship, creating a planned giving legacy, or more information on general scholarship donations, please call the Foundation at 408-741-2164 or Board President, Bill Cooper, at 408-867-8440. We would love to assist. Together, we will continue to make a difference in the lives of these worthy students as they pursue their education.

Your gift is greatly appreciated!



 Board of Directors
​Bill Cooper
President

Keith Balch
Vice-President

Bill McFarland
Treasurer

Bradley Davis
Permanent Director, WVMCCD Chancellor

Jackie Costanzo
Director
 
Len Duncan
Director

Melissa Johns
Secretary, Advancement Executive Director

Mike Foulkes
Director

Mike Fox, Sr.
Chairman Emeritus

Daniel Furtado
Director

Frank Jewett II
Director

Stephanie Kashima
Permanent Director, West Valley College President

Sam Liu
Director

Norma Ambriz-Galaviz
Interim Director, Mission College Interim President

Dave Sandretto
Director

Dan Schettler
Director

Dick Schwendinger
Director

Mark Waxman
Director

 Staff

Members

Melissa Johns
Melissa Johns
Executive Director of Advancement
Nicole Aguinaldo
Nicole Aguinaldo
Administrative Assistant
(408) 741-2164
Joanne Cao
Joanne Cao
Foundation Financial Analyst
(408) 741-4657

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