Achievement Rewards For College
The organization is dedicated to providing funds to colleges and universities for scholarships to outstanding students in need of financial assistance in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The funds are allocated annually to accredited educational institutions located in the southern California area. The scholarship programs are administered by each institution, and the selections of students are made by the institutions without regard to race, gender or religion. The recipient student must be a U.S. Citizen with an outstanding academic record and proven ability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF
Total Assets
$6.6M
+0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$460K
-0.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
-0.1% YoY
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,572,065 | $6,556,831 | $6,426,470 |
| Revenue | $460,922 | $226,067 | $370,139 |
| Expenses | $635,288 | $617,477 | $565,327 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $269,456 | $51,075 | $218,597 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Deshong | President | 35 | — |
| Keitha Russell | Vice President | 25 | — |
| Kathie Giordano | VP Finance | 15 | — |
| Donna Tohidi Anderson | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Priscilla McClure | VP Development | 5 | — |
| Connie Draft | VP Development | 5 | — |
| Peggy Vogt | VP Membership | 2 | — |
| Lynne Brickner | VP Univ Relatio | 1 | — |
| Monica Panno | Recording Secre | 1 | — |
| Judith Butler | Corresp Secreta | 1 | — |
| Betty Hollingsworth | Hospitality | 1 | — |
| Mary Hiestand | Scholar Luncheo | 2 | — |
| Holly Hicks | Spring Fundrais | 2 | — |
| Anne Bailey | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Mae Craft | Director | 1 | — |
| Carol Towne | Director | 1 | — |
| Virginia S Young | Director | 1 | — |
| Rosemary Booth | Honorary Dircto | 1 | — |
| Linda Bowling | Honorary Direct | 1 | — |
| Mary Y Davis | Honorary Direct | 1 | — |
| Gay Goerz | Honorary Dir | 1 | — |
| Kathie Gauld | VP University R | 1 | — |
| Dios Lorenzo Fleming | Scholar Luncheo | 2 | — |
| Elaine Peters | Spring Fundrais | 2 | — |
| Yolanda Walther-Meade | Programs | 1 | — |
Geographic Focus
Where this funder has awarded grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Data last updated March 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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