Who We Are

We make post-secondary education and certifications accessible and affordable.

We Stick To Our Values

Dedicated to changing lives through education since 1977.

Our Vision For The Future

Everyone has the opportunity to improve their lives through education.

A Mission We Live By

We boldly impact our communities through innovative and strategic partnerships for the growth and benefit of the Maricopa Community Colleges, its students, faculty, and staff.

Philanthropy Is In Our DNA

Community Colleges serve as a gateway to higher education.  The Maricopa County Community Colleges are a valuable resource for students and play a central role in the economic vitality and workforce training of our community. Philanthropic support of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation by generous faculty, staff, alumni, and friends, improves college access, increases educational opportunity and equity, and positively impacts countless lives.

Enhancing our District's mission as Their Non-Profit Wing

We’re proud to be a domestic nonprofit corporation for charitable, educational, and research purposes under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended.

A Brief History Of The Foundation

The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation was established by employees of the Maricopa County Community College District who constituted the first Board of Directors

1977
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Dr. Mildred Bulpitt becomes the first Director of the Foundation

1980
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A voluntary Board of Directors formed and spent the first year “friend-raising”

1981

Board of Directors adopt the Honors Forum series as a special fundraising event to subsidize Honors Scholarships

1982

Rea Bennett becomes the second full-time Executive Director

1985

Steve Schenk becomes Chief Executive Officer

2001

Chancellor Rufus Glasper announces a reorganization of his Executive Council and appoints Dr. Steve Helfgot as the first President and Chief Executive Officer

2008

Christina Schultz becomes President and Chief Executive Officer

2016

The Foundation is currently led by President and CEO, Brian F. Spicker

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Important Initiatives

The Foundation conducted a major fundraising campaign, raising $6.2 million, resulting in the distribution of more than $1.7 million in scholarships

1987 - 1990

The Foundation executed the “Investing in Arizona” campaign, raising $12.8 million in new scholarship funds

1996 - 1999

ACE (Achieving A College Education) fundraising campaign launched to expand ACE program to all 10 community colleges.This campaign raises $8 million to expand program to all 10 colleges and 70 area high schools, with more than 2,000 students enrolled annually.

2001

The Foundation conducted a focused campaign to address regional and statewide low high school graduation and college attendance rates. This campaign expanded the Maricopa Community College District’s ACE (Achieving a College Education) program.

2004 - 2008

ACE fundraisng campaign raises $8 million to expand program to all 10 colleges.

2008

The Foundation launched the campaign for student success to support students and programs at all 10 colleges.

2011

Campaign for Student Success raisers over $50 million to support students and programs.

2017

The Maricopa County Community College District Foundation was established by employees of the Maricopa County Community College District who constituted the first Board of Directors

1977

Dr. Mildred Bulpitt becomes the first Director of the Foundation

1980