Shasta College Foundation
Shasta College Foundation is a public charity based in Redding, California. It supports Shasta College and its students through financial aid, resources for college programs, and activities and events that connect students and the community.
Shasta College Foundation at a glance
In short: Shasta College Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- Average grant
- $13,400
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,639,233
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Shasta College Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049
Phone: (530) 242-7512
Website: https://shastacollege.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shasta College Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Siskiyou Joint CCD ($45K). Together the top 10 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s website describes its volunteer representation as spanning Shasta, Tehama, and Trinity Counties. All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siskiyou Joint CCD Weed, CA | enhance equity through collaboratio | $45,000 |
| Glenn County Office of Educat Willows, CA | K-16 Grant, Native Pathway Projectt | $15,000 |
| Healthy Rural California Inc Chico, CA | MedEd GRANT | $15,000 |
| Lassen Community College Dist Susanville, CA | k-16 grant, glow equity expansion | $15,000 |
| Reach Higher Shasta Redding, CA | K-16 grant, SH Cowell Equity Projec | $15,000 |
| The Watershed Research & Trai Hayfork, CA | k-16 grant, county network equity P | $15,000 |
| Chico State Enterprise Chico, CA | K-16 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Expect More Tehama Red Bluff, CA | K-16 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Plumas County School Quincy, CA | K-16 GRANT | $10,000 |
| Sierra Plumas Joint Unified S Loyalton, CA | K-16 GRANT | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,639,233 | $3,788,016 | $2,736,923 | $201,000 | 15 | $864,014 |
| 2024 | $10,394,449 | $4,045,338 | $2,635,641 | — | — | $840,393 |
| 2023 | $8,421,731 | $2,742,732 | $1,450,722 | — | — | $231,978 |
| 2022 | $6,471,515 | $-30,777 | $358,944 | — | — | $-308,760 |
| 2021 | $5,743,591 | $306,313 | $393,518 | — | — | $171,285 |
| 2020 | $5,661,329 | $256,044 | $140,531 | — | — | $106,363 |
| 2019 | $5,450,738 | $411,467 | $364,343 | — | — | $103,646 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “boldly and creatively enhance students’ overall experience of Shasta College.” Its stated core values include student success, educational excellence, cultivating communities, and innovation. In its 2024 filing, the Foundation described its mission as supporting Shasta College by building partnerships, generating friendships and financial support, and promoting excellence in education and community service.
The Foundation’s website describes support for student financial aid, college facilities and programs, and services for students, staff, and faculty. It also describes support for campus and community events, including educational, cultural, artistic, and ecological activities. Its filing says scholarship recipients’ eligibility is reviewed against scholarship criteria before funds are disbursed.
Among the 2025 grantees, Healthy Rural California described its mission as addressing public health needs and improving access to care and mental health services in rural California. Expect More Tehama described its mission as creating inclusive pathways responsive to local needs and retaining regional talent, including through college and career readiness, healthcare and education pathways, and workforce development. California Competes described its mission as helping transform higher education into an engine of economic opportunity, particularly for underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 15 grants totaling $201,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported grants included:
The Foundation’s website describes support for events and projects, and its filing describes scholarship administration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Joe Gibson as President, Star Alfaro as Vice President, Mike Mari as Secretary/Treasurer, Kevin O’Rorke as Interim Director Superintendent, and Andree Blanchier as Executive Director. It also listed Rhonda Nehr and Michelle Hickok as board representatives, and Jennifer Finnegan, Hiram Oilar, and Tiffany Blasingame as members.
The Foundation’s website identifies Andree Blanchier as Executive Director.
Shasta College Foundation is led by Joe Gibson, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Gibson
President
Board Member → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andree Blanchier
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin O'Rorke
Interim Director Sup
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hiram Oilar
Member
Board Member → Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Star Alfaro
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Finnegan
Member
Secretary → Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Mari
Secretary & Treau
Shasta Representative → Member, 2023
Member → Secretary & Treau, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Nehr
Board Representative
Board Trustee → Shasta Representative, 2023
Shasta Representative → Board Representative, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Blasingame
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hickok
Board Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Joe Wyse (2019–2024) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Pat Frost (2019–2023) — Member
- Former: Eva Jimenez (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Pat Carr (2021–2022) — Prior Trustee
- Former: Pat Frsot (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Wray (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rayola Pratt (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Ahrens DDS (2019–2020) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shasta College Foundation
How much does Shasta College Foundation give each year?
Shasta College Foundation gave $201K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Shasta College Foundation's typical grant size?
Shasta College Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,400, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shasta College Foundation give grants?
Shasta College Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Weed, CA (3 grants) and Chico, CA (2 grants).
Does Shasta College Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Shasta College Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "K-16 Grant" (6 grants) and "Ithaka Holistic Credit Mobility Gra" (3 grants).
Who are Shasta College Foundation's largest grantees?
Shasta College Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Siskiyou Joint CCD ($45,000), Glenn County Office of Educat ($15,000) and Healthy Rural California Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shasta College Foundation?
Shasta College Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What does Shasta College Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to “boldly and creatively enhance students’ overall experience of Shasta College.” Its stated core values include student success, educational excellence, cultivating communities, and innovation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shasta College Foundation?
Shasta College Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check shastacollege.edu for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Shasta College Foundation's EIN?
Shasta College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0363349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Shasta College Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shasta-college-foundation-morg_f7fa5cbeb2c045be95c7483fa67aeb9c
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