The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1998, it serves as the official statewide nonprofit partner to California's Community Colleges system—the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the nation, serving over 2 million students across 116 colleges. The Foundation positions itself as "connectors, accelerators, problem-solvers, and trusted partners," serving as a hub for innovation and transformative change at scale within higher education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$396.5M
+21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$35.4M
+59.3% YoY
Grant Count
332
+6.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+49.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
FoundationCCC works to benefit students, colleges, and communities by reducing barriers to opportunities for all Californians and accelerating paths to economic and social mobility. The organization operates over 60 programs organized across six priority areas of impact:
- Student Success — Professional development, research and policy support, and programs that accelerate student certificate and degree attainment and transfer rates
- Workforce Development — Work-based learning connections and career pathway programs
- Equity — Support for groups for whom higher education opportunities have been traditionally out of reach
- Community Impact — Distribution of emergency relief dollars through partnerships with state agencies, addressing needs such as childcare, food security, housing security, and mental health challenges
- Climate Action — Programs related to environment, energy, and transportation that benefit colleges, students, and communities
- System Support — Support to the Board of Governors, Chancellor's Office, and the entire California Community College system
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $500 to $21,500,000+, with significant variation by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
California statewide, with some programs targeting specific regions. The Foundation also has presence in Mexico and has funded work in New York and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $396,532,180 (2024)
Total Revenue: $181,794,833 (2024)
Total Expenses: $171,303,819 (2024)
Total Liabilities: $252,000,000 (2024)
Workforce: Approximately 5,917 employees (2024)
Notable Funding: The Foundation received a historic $100 million pledge from the Jay Pritzker Foundation for student scholarships and emergency aid.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $396,532,180 | $325,970,629 | $263,250,516 |
| Revenue | $181,794,833 | $157,674,314 | $113,927,306 |
| Expenses | $171,303,819 | $145,948,196 | $104,584,625 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,148,388 | $3,064,814 | $3,236,160 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Foundation for California Community
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Keetha Mills
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENEVE VILLACRES | CHAIR/AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | — | — |
| PATRICK MULVANEY | VICE-CHAIR | — | — |
| JENNIFER PERRY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| DARIUS ANDERSON | DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2024) | — | — |
| ELMY BERMEJO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATE WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR | — | — |
| KWESI EDWARDS | DIRECTOR/DEI COMMITTEE CHAIR | — | — |
| MANUEL BACA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NITASHA SAWHNEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STEPHAN CASTELLANOS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| YASMIN DAVIDDS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HARRY LE GRANDE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KEETHA MILLS | CEO/PRESIDENT | 40 | $582,834 |
| JOSEPH QUINTANA | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $355,691 |
| MELISSA CONNER | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $340,693 |
| SCOTT TRAVASOS | CHIEF FINANCIAL STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $266,680 |
| ANDREA MEYER | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 40 | $276,680 |
| BRYAN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY | 40 | $273,486 |
| JORGE SALES | VICE PRESIDENT, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $267,399 |
| SANDRA FRIED | VICE PRESIDENT STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER | 40 | $262,632 |
| IRIS AGUILAR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, EQUITY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT | 40 | $222,132 |
| TIMOTHY ALDINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $214,744 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation is currently pursuing its "Double Impact Plan," a growth-focused strategy to amplify organizational reach. Recent initiatives include:
Scholarship for Justice-Impacted Students Now Open for Applications - FoundationRecovery grants helping students rebound after LA wildfires
Recovery Grants Helping Students Rebound After LA WildfiresExpansion of behavioral health programs across California Community Colleges
$1.3M Awarded to Develop Behavioral Health Programs at 7 More CaliforniaNursing education improvement grants
$537K in Grants Awarded to Improve Nursing EducationScholarship programs for justice-impacted students
Scholarship for Justice-Impacted Students Now Open for Applications - FoundationPartnership with the California Governor's Office of Planning and Research on the California Education Learning Lab, an initiative to improve learning outcomes and close equity gaps across California's public higher education segments, particularly in STEM disciplines
$537K in Grants Awarded to Improve Nursing EducationContact Information
Address: 1102 Q Street, Suite 4800, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (916) 325-1880 | Toll Free: 866.325.3222
Website: foundationccc.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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