Coastline Foundation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Coastline Community College Foundation is to support students through scholarships, endowment, and other financial programs to expand the capacity to meet the diverse needs of Coastline students and the community.

Student Emergency Relief Fund for Students Impacted by COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coastline College Foundation established the Student Emergency Relief Fund to meet our students' needs during these unprecedented times.

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COVID-19 presents a variety of obstacles for Coastline College students, including the loss of jobs, food and housing insecurities, childcare, internet access, remote-learning technology and more. The Coastline Foundation has launched a fundraising campaign in their support.

The Emergency Student Relief Fund will provide immediate grants to our students to help them through this challenging time and help ensure they stay enrolled in school. The Coastline Foundation Student Government has released $20,000 to start this campaign, and the Foundation will match support dollar-for-dollar for up to $100,000 for this fundraising effort. We are asking our donors, community members, faculty, and staff to do their part to help a student today through donation.

Latest News

Shine Like the Stars Scholarship Recognition Dinner

Coastline College Scholarship Recognition Dinner Postponed due to COVID-19

Coastline College Foundation postponed the 2020 Scholarship Recognition Dinner (originally scheduled for April 23, 2020) due to COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home orders mandated by the State of California.

The Foundation is currently working along with the Coastline College Scholarship Committee to ensure that Coastline College students continue to receive their scholarship awards on schedule, because their need continues (even more so than ever).

Please stay tuned for event updates or contact the Foundation at foundation@coastline.edu. We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, college faculty and staff, and the community for their support of this event. We look forward to celebrating with you in fall 2020.

Transform Orange County through the Coastline Promise

The Coastline Promise improves access to higher education by removing financial obstacles to first-year students who are recent graduates from our local, partnering high school districts (such as Newport-Mesa, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, and Westminster). Coastline's Promise is to provide committed students a tuition-free first year at Coastline, with up to $1,000 in bookstore vouchers (for their fall & spring semesters), as well as wrap-around services such as Student Success Coaches, tutoring and more. For more information on the Coastline Promise, please view our Coastline Promise web page.

Coastline Community College Foundation is depending on community partners to offer their support of the Promise. When the promise of education is fulfilled, it's not just the students who benefit but the whole community benefits by elevating families out of poverty. In return, the community and local economy benefits through well-educated, career-ready graduates who live and work in our region. Pledge your support to the Coastline Promise and transform the community – donate online. To find out how you can partner with the Coastline Promise, please contact Mariam Khosravani (by email: mkhosravani@coastline.edu) or call the Foundation at (714) 241-6154.

Newport Beach Campus Campaign

Expand. Invigorate. Educate. That is precisely what will be happening at the new Coastline Community College campus in Newport Beach, which opened for courses in spring, 2013. Naming opportunities of key features of the building are currently available. Leave your legacy by taking advantage of naming opportunities at our newest campus! Discover more about the Newport Beach Campus by downloading the campaign brochure

Now Accepting Scholarship Donations for 2020-2021

Don't miss your opportunity to offer a student the chance of a lifetime! Establish a scholarship in your loved one's name.

Scholarship Application Available to Students in Fall 2020

More than 300 scholarships are offered every year to Coastline students in need. Don't miss your chance to apply during the 2019-20 application period. Visit the Scholarships web page for more information.

Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors!

The Coastline Community College Foundation offers a special heart-felt thank you to our corporate sponsors Comerica Bank, Edison International, Kirksey & Co, SchoolsFirst FCU, Union Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and WestGroup Designs for their very generous donations this year.

Foundation Overview

In 1984, it became obvious to the Coast Community College District Board of Trustees that private funding had become a necessary supplement to enable the District's three colleges to sustain their high level of quality and innovation. The time arrived to develop new funding mechanisms for our community college system. In November 1985, Coastline Community College Foundation held its first official meeting as an incorporated 501 (C) (3) organization. The foundation serves the college as an independent organization with a full board of directors, staff allocated by the college, and a full range of activities and services to the college and receives gifts of time, talent and resources from hundreds of donors each year, who are committed to changing a life...one student at a time. Coastline Community College is unique in that it serves many communities rather than being affiliated in only one. Founded in 1976, the fully accredited college offers classes at more than 60 sites located in coastal Orange County. In addition to class sites located in Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Seal Beach, and Westminster, many students take classes in their homes online or through telecourses. As a comprehensive college, Coastline offers transfer and A.A. degree programs, occupational certificates, and also serves the needs of adults needing English language skills and remedial education. The Foundation plays a significant role in the life of the college and currently supports campaigns for computer equipment, scholarships, planned giving, and many other programs and services.

The Coastline Foundation continually searches for new and innovative ways to serve the Coastline community. Coastline Community College is a campus without walls, and the Coastline Foundation (like its parent college) knows no barriers. Contact the Foundation at foundation@coastline.edu or call (714) 241-6154.

Board of Directors

• Alex A. Accetta, C.P.A. President & Owner, Alex A. Accetta, CPA & Associates, Inc.

• Loretta Adrian, Ph.D. President, Coastline Community College

• Abir El-Borno Vice President / Banking Center Manager, Comerica Bank

• Scott Gayner, M.B.A Senior Portfolio Manager & Director of Development, Western Community Housing, Inc.

• Deborah C. Henry M.D. Professor, Coastline Community College

• Camille Howarth Real Estate Agent, Surterre Properties

• Hank Kahrs Partner, RGL

• Mariam Khosravani Executive Director, Coastline Community College Foundation

• Debbie Killey, M.B.A. M.A., Community Outreach Manager, Republic Services

• Jeff Morin, M.B.A. Director of External Affairs, AT&T

• Christine Nguyen VP of Administrative Services, Coastline Community College

• Dave Osborn Co-Owner, Fountain Bowl

• Lanae O'Shields, M.P.A. Public Affairs Manager, Southern California Gas Company

• Alisha Patterson J.D. Partner, Rutan & Tucker, LLP

• Debra Secord Ph.D. Retired Professor, Coastline Community College

• Mary-Christine (M.C.) Sungaila, J.D. Partner, Haynes & Boone

• Jordan Valdez Branch Manager, U.S. Bank

Advisory Committee

• Sheldon Barasch Pathologist, Bio-Path Medical Group

• Daniel Callahan, J.D. Founding Partner, Callahan & Blaine, APLC

• Ding-Jo H. Currie, Ph.D. Professor, CSUF Ed. Leadership Program

• Joe DeCarlo Managing Partner, JD Property Management, Inc.

• Evelyn Hart Community Advocate

• Ron Howarth Senior Vice President/Manager, Commonwealth Land Title Commercial Services

• Frank Jao Principal, Bridgecreek Group, Inc.

• Ryan Kelly CEO, Spectrum Asset Management, Inc.

• Sally Kurz Retired Professor, Information Technology

• John Rich, J.D. Retiree, Boeing

Foundation Partners

Coastline Community College would like to thank the following companies and organizations for their continued support of our students and programs:

Scholarships & Endowments

Give a Student the Gift of a Lifetime: Donate a Scholarship Today!

Coastline Community College has changed the lives of many students through the annual Student Scholarship Awards Program. Scholarships provided by private donations, in addition to business and industry, have enabled Coastline students to make a difference in the communities they serve.

How Will My Donation Change a Student's Life?

Many scholarship recipients are first-time college students, re-entry adults, career changers or single parents striving to complete their educational goals. For these students, a scholarship award can make a profound difference in the continued success of their college program or career.

How Can I Support the Program?

To contribute to the Scholarship Program, mail a completed donor form and your tax deductible donation, payable to the Coastline College Foundation, to the address as shown on the application. There is no limit to the amount you may donate. Donors of $250 or more may choose a title for their scholarship(s) (e.g., The John Doe Scholarship of Excellence) and recommend criteria for the award. You also may wish to contribute to a general endowment fund where the interest is used to fund new scholarships.

How Will I Be Recognized for My Contribution?

Your generosity will be noted in several Coastline publications, including the Scholarship Reception Program, Graduation Program, and Annual Report. In addition, for any donation of $500 or more, your name will be added to our Wall of Recognition located at the College Center in Fountain Valley. Donors of $250 or more will be invited to meet the recipients and present their scholarships at the annual Scholarship Awards Dinner, to be held on April 23, 2019, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. Donor Application Form (PDF Document). For more information, please call (714) 241-6154 or email foundation@coastline.edu.

Related Pages

• Scholarships

Agendas

Foundation Documents