50 for 50 Campaign

The Porterville College Foundation is turning 50 and we want to commemorate this milestone with alumni, faculty, staff and the community.

The Foundation was originally established on September 1, 1970 as the Porterville College Patrons Foundation.  Founded by a group of community members who wanted to establish an organization to support student success through a scholarship program.  

Since its inception, the Foundation has made considerable contributions to Porterville College, its students and the community.  ​Highlights include:

• Annual Scholarship & Awards Ceremony - Celebrating 52 years of giving!
• PC Foundation Swap Meet operating locally for over 30 years.  
  • Swap Meet income supports student scholarships and provides work experience opportunities to PC students.
• PC First Scholarship Program - Awarding $40,000 - $50,000 annually to fund scholarships for first-time PC students for over 20 years.
  • Fully funded by PC Foundation Swap Meet.
• ​Science, Math and Resource (SMART) Lab Program - Operating for over 20 years providing STEM education to K-12 students throughout Tulare County.
• Financial support for the digital marquee on Hwy 190.
• Grant funding and endowments to support college programs and departments.
• Campus beautification projects adding benches and tables throughout campus.
• Financial support for the Porterville College Veterans Monument.

And many more...

Join the campaign and help us continue our legacy for another 50 years!

Support Now

ways to support

• Join the campaign to support 50 more years of student success at Porterville College.
• Become a fundraiser.  Help spread the word about our campaign with friends and family in your social media networks.
• Make a monetary contribution.
  • Online donations may be made by clicking the Donate Now box located on this page.
  • Cash or checks may be mailed to the Foundation Office located in the Academic Center, Room 102.
• Share your PC alumni story by completing the Pirate Tales form.
  • Alumni stories will be highlighted in upcoming issues of the PC Update and on the Foundation website.

Make checks payable to:

​PC Foundation
100 E. College Ave.
​Porterville, CA 93257