Nearly 1,500 community citizens through their annual donations are member of the Foundation. Over 50 community leaders volunteer generously of their time, talent, and resources by serving on the Board of Directors. In 1997, the Valencia Foundation received the prestigious Circle of Excellence National Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. But we have a long way to go for parity among other colleges and universities. Endowments ensure continuance of vital programs and services for special populations such as the physically challenged, educationally and economically disadvantaged, and others not served by traditional institutions of higher learning.
Endowments provide predictable sources of revenue for student scholarships.
Unrestricted endowments enable us to respond quickly and responsively to the changing needs of our community. They provide vital instructional equipment and facility enhancements, improvements in student learning and faculty teaching, incentives for the recruitment and retention of an outstanding faculty and a diverse student body, and provide continued college-community partnerships that enhance the workforce and improve the quality of life. The Foundation also offers a comprehensive planned giving program. It seeks deferred contributions through bequests, gifts of life insurance, charitable gift annuities, and the establishment of lead trusts and charitable remainder annuity and unitrusts. Estate planning seminars are offered on a regular basis.