Learn About Us

The Victor Valley College Foundation gives opportunities to people with dreams.

Our mission is to make friends and develop resources that help Victor Valley College to serve our community.  We raise money, facilitate donations of goods, manage scholarships, build partnerships and serve as an extension of college public relations efforts.   We want all students who want an education and are willing to work hard at learning to have the opportunity to realize their educational and ultimately their career dreams.   Everything we do is funded by donations from our generous community and alumni.

The VVC Foundation is an independent partner of the college. A 30-member board of directors comprised of private sector community leaders and college constituent representatives provides oversight for the organization.   All VVC Foundation leaders are also donors.   We are trusted by thousands of donors every year and take our stewardship responsibility seriously.   You may view our audited financial statements and tax returns by following the links at the bottom of this page.

Foundation Board of Directors 2009-2010

Officers
Janice Olson, President  (Shear Commercial Realty)
Steve Davisson, Vice President  (Union Bank of California)
Tony Penna, Vice President  (Inland Energy)
Diana O'Malley, Vice President  (Law Office of James Bruce Minton)
Bill Scott, Vice President  (Scott Turbon Mixer)
Ken Walsh, Vice President (Community Member)
Donna Wells, Treasurer  (Miers & Miers CPA)
Bruce Fay, Past President (Valley Hi Toyota)
Dr. Christopher O'Hearn - VVC Superintendent / President

Directors
Peter Allan - VVC Faculty
Val Christensen, Johnnie D's Restaurant
Dianna Donofrio - Apple Valley Physical Therapy
Jerry Klein - State Farm Insurance
Bob Kniss - Southern California Edison
Deedee Orta - Victor Valley College
Sheri Schmoll - VVC Student
Bill Scott - Scott Turbon Mixer
Donna Smith - Desert Valley Hospital
Russ Stringham - PrintMart
Shelly Sullivan - Community Member
Dr. Chester Tolson - Community Member
Chuck Utgard - Financial Advisor
Starla Whitney - VVC CSEA
Donna Wells - Miers & Miers - CPA

Ex-Officio Directors
Percy Bakker, Director Emeritus
Joe Range, VVC Trustee - Director Emeritus
Bill Porter, Director Emeritus
Bettye Underhill, Director Emeritus

Staff
Ginger Ontiveros, Executive Director
Glennis Callahan, Executive Assistant / Financial Assistant
Jesika Connaghan, Donor Relations Assistant

Financials
2007 Federal Tax Returns
2008 Audit
 

The Victor Valley College District Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 regional educational foundation operating as a public benefit corporation in the State of California. Gifts to the VVC Foundation are tax deductible as charitable contributions.