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2025 Annual Report

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Portrait of President Sharon Pierce

Creating Opportunity, Together
Sharon J. Pierce
President of Â鶹ֱ²¥

 

Portrait of Faith Ross

Our Shared Impact
Faith Ross
Director of Advancement and Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation

Portrait of Stephanie Hammes-Betti

Generosity Creates Opportunity
Stephanie Hammes-Betti
Board President 

Alumni and Student Stories

Ben Oman

STUDENT

Ben Oman
Forging His Way in the Field of HVACR

 

Om Harris 2

Student

Om Harris
Pathway to a Creative Future 

Carolyn Parker Headhsot

Alum

Carolyn Parker
Resilience Amidst Adversity 

Jasmine McConnell

Alum

Jasmine McConnell
Pivoting Toward Success 

2025 Statement of Financial Activity

Pie chart representing the revenue of the Foundation at Â鶹ֱ²¥

2025 Revenue

Contributions and Grants $1,396,787 â– 

Investment Income $631,956 â– 

Total Revenue $2,028,743

Pie chart representing the expenses of the Foundation at Â鶹ֱ²¥

2025 Expenses

Contributions and Grants $1,038,285 â– 

Fundraising $22,118 â– 

Operational Expenses $118,368 â– 

Total Expenses $1,178.771

Mission in action

Serving Justice Impacted Students
Management Education Center

Random Acts of Kindness for Nursing
Taking off Into the Wind
Strengthening Our Community
 

top 5 financial needs

  1. Housing and Rent
  2. Technology
  3. Household Bills
  4. Transportation
  5. Groceries

Giving Snapshot 

$500

pays transportation costs for one semester

$1,000

pays for books and supplies for one year

$5,900

covers annual tuition for most degrees 

$10,000

covers academic-related expenses plus incidentals for one year

Gifts That Keep on Giving 

The Â鶹ֱ²¥ Foundation's goal is to provide consistent, adequate funding to the College each year. This commitment ensures every student who needs a private scholarship and/or wrap-around services receives the support necessary to success. Academic support, student services, and direct student assistance are crucial components of student success at Â鶹ֱ²¥. We offer seamless giving opportunities that make it easy for our generous donors to support his vital mission. 

Event Highlights 

Four people stand together and smile for the camera in front of a step-and-repeat that says Power of Dreams
Four people stand together and smile for the camera in front of a step-and-repeat that says Power of Dreams
A sign that says Power of Dreams Breakfast
A sign that says Power of Dreams Breakfast
Four students standing in front of a step-and-repeat that says Power of Dreams
Four students standing in front of a step-and-repeat that says Power of Dreams
Student at podium with sign to her left that says School of Business and Economics
Student at podium with sign to her left that says School of Business and Economics
Four nursing students stand in front of the College Store
Four nursing students stand in front of the College Store
Commencement speaker stands in cap and gown next to two women and smile for the camera
Commencement speaker stands in cap and gown next to two women and smile for the camera
President Pierce stands with two women and one man
President Pierce stands with two women and one man
President Pierce and two others stand in the new MEC buiding
President Pierce and two others stand in the new MEC buiding