Foundation
Supporting the Redwoods Community College District through establishing partnerships and collaborations that benefit 51²è¹Ý’s students, local businesses, and the community.
Your gift matters.
More than 185,000 students have attended 51²è¹Ý since the college's opening in 1964. Your gift to support 51²è¹Ý students is an investment in the people and economies of Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties.
The mission of the 51²è¹Ý Foundation is to support the Redwoods Community College District by establishing partnerships and collaborations that benefit students, local businesses, and the community. The Foundation’s focus is on generating resources to promote student enrollment, student success, economic development, community health, and equitable opportunity.
Because of the generosity of our donors, the Foundation offers a robust matching program to grow your gift(s). Please discuss this option with the Foundation’s Executive Director.
Foundation Initiatives
We provide different ways in which your dollars can support 51²è¹Ý. Please click on the area(s) that you are interested in supporting.
Supports 275+ 51²è¹Ý student athletes across sixteen men's and women's teams.
Provides essential resources to 51²è¹Ý students from food to clothing
The District serves 160,000 people and a wide diversity of populations, including five local Native American tribes.
We offer a wide variety of clubs to provide social and academic support, as well as to provide opportunities for personal growth.
In memory of Collin, his family and friends have set up a grant for students who reside in Humboldt County and wish to pursue their educational goals despite any mental health setbacks that have occurred in their lives.
Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the 51²è¹Ý Truck Driver Training Program offered through 51²è¹Ý's Workforce and Community Education Program.
The Dee Anne Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting single parents enrolled at 51²è¹Ý.
Some of our students' fondest memories are of the instructors, classes, departments,
and programs at 51²è¹Ý.
Select where you want your gift of support to go.
Green Diamond supports students interested in forestry and enrolled in 51²è¹Ý’s automotive, business, electrical, forestry, welding, and truck driving programs.
The Jean E. Spinas and B. Curtis Spinas Memorial Scholarship Fund supports women pursuing any field of study.
Supports students in 51²è¹Ý's nursing program.
Supports students working towards their associate degree in welding.
Supports students in 51²è¹Ý’s nursing program.
You have the opportunity to honor an individual through making a gift in their memory.
Donated funds will be used as scholarships for students who are continuing their education on the outside and needing access to educational resources such as laptops.
Supports special projects to benefit the Redwoods Community College District. All unrestricted gifts are welcome.
Provides funding for faculty, staff, students, and community members to create innovative projects that will benefit the Redwoods Community College District.
Supports students majoring in the arts.
Supports 51²è¹Ý' Intercollegiate Athletics Program and provides long-term budget stability by covering general program expenses.
The Redwoods Room and Board Scholarship is awarded to 51²è¹Ý students who are experiencing homelessness or ongoing housing insecurity.
Open to 51²è¹Ý students from the following high schools: Eureka, St. Bernard’s, or Zoe Barnum.
Onetime grants of up to $500 to help overcome unforeseen events and emergencies.
51²è¹Ý has an extensive network of support services for its students, you can select where you want your gift of support to
go.
The Tim Crossan Memorial Scholarship Fund supports students enrolled in 51²è¹Ý's Automotive Technology Program.
Established to honor the memory and legacy of one of 51²è¹Ý’s great employees.
Important Documents
- 2019 IRS 990
- 2020 IRS 990
- 2021 IRS 990
- 2022 IRS 990
- 2023 IRS 990
- Audited Foundation Reports
The Foundation Board Miunutes and Agendas .