Porterville College Foundation
2025–2026 Impact Report
Investing in Success
PC Foundation 2025–2026 Impact Highlights
Scholarships & Endowment Growth
Record Giving Year$301,700 Invested
Record Scholarship Awards
A record $301,700 was awarded through 254 scholarships to 165 Porterville College students during the 2025–2026 year, made possible through the generosity of 106 scholarship donors.
500+ Guests
Celebrating Student Success
More than 500 students, family members, and community leaders attended the 57th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, bringing the PC community together to honor student achievement and donor generosity.
$1.5 Million
PC First Endowment Milestone
The PC First Endowment reached $1.5 million, an important milestone strengthening the long-term sustainability of scholarships designed to help local high school graduates begin higher education at PC.
60 Students
$50,000 in Direct Support
$50,000 in PC First scholarships supported 60 incoming local high school graduates, with current-year awards directly funded through proceeds from the PC Foundation Swap Meet.
$25,000
Fire Academy Scholarships (26 Awarded)
Secured a $25,000 Edison International grant to provide 26 scholarships for students in Porterville College's Fire Academy program, preparing local first responders for public service careers.
2 Endowments
Perpetual Student Support
Welcomed the Porterville Women's Club Endowment and the Drs. Carl and Rosa Carlson Endowment, creating permanent scholarship sources for future generations of PC students.
Supporting Students Beyond Scholarships
Direct Student InvestmentsSupporting Students Across Campus
$37,100 Direct AllocationsFoundation investments reached students from their first introduction to Porterville College through transfer and degree completion:
800+ Juniors
Junior Day Outreach ($5,000)
Welcomed over 800 local high school students to campus for Junior Day, introducing them to college programs, resources, career pathways, and the college experience.
47 Students
Summer Jump Start ($14,100)
Supported 47 local high school students with $300 stipends ($14,100 total) through Career Education Summer Jump Start to explore career pathways and earn industry-recognized certifications.
$20,000 Seed
Athletics Leadership Investment
Launched a new fundraising campaign to expand community investment in Porterville College Athletics, backed by a $20,000 Foundation leadership investment.
Community Outreach & Connections
Local Partnership2,000+ Weekly
Weekly Swap Meet Customers
The PC Foundation Swap Meet welcomes more than 2,000 community members to campus each week. Provides paid student employment and free admission with student ID.
10+ Presentations
Taking PC to Community
Expanded community presence through presentations to local service clubs and civic groups, sharing the Foundation's mission, student impact, and priorities like the Athletics Campaign.
100+ Partners
Chamber & Showcase Engagement
Co-hosted a Porterville Chamber of Commerce Mixer and participated in the September Business Showcase, connecting the College with local business leaders and prospective partners.
Innovation & Operations
Efficiency & Growth100% Digital
AwardSpring Platform Launched
Modernized scholarship administration, creating a single streamlined application, scoring, and review process that eliminated manual Excel sorting and simplified student access.
4% Payout Rate
Endowment Distribution Policy
Completed Year 1 of the 4% endowment distribution policy, increasing scholarship funds available from endowed gifts and contributing to record student awards.