Non Profit of the Week – College of the Canyons Foundation Non Profit of the Week College of the Canyons Foundation

The College of the Canyons (COC) Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit auxiliary organization formed to generate philanthropic support for College of the Canyons. The board’s mission is to provide an affordable and accessible college education for all individuals who have the desire to succeed.

Like other educational institutions, College of the Canyons needs charitable gifts to endow scholarships and to support educational programs and capital improvements, which can mean the difference between ordinary and extraordinary programs and services for student success. Enrollment has grown from 800 students in 1969 to more than 20,000 in 2016.

The Foundation’s Mission

The College of the Canyons Foundation provides financial support for the Santa Clarita Community College District.