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.

Latest News

Social Responsibility Luncheon – Connecting Communities

Coastline Foundation is hosting the Social Responsibility Luncheon on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA. Attendees will explore the partnerships among higher education institutions, corporations, grant-makers, and various agencies and learn how they impact their communities by connecting resources to support those in need. The luncheon will feature influential decision-makers and representatives from local corporations with CSR initiatives, higher education professionals, community organizations who provide invaluable services and more. Sponsorships and exhibition opportunities are available; please contact the Foundation office for more information at (714) 241-6154.

To learn more or register, please visit the Social Responsibility Luncheon website: http://www.coastlineinnovation.org/

Strikes for Scholars – June 7, 2019

Coastline's Strikes for Scholars is scheduled on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm (check-in begins at 4:00pm) at Fountain Bowl. Join the Foundation for 2 games of "9 pin no-tap strike" that benefits a worthy cause! Competition prizes, raffles, silent auctions, VIP options - there will be fun for everyone!

Proceeds from the Strikes for Scholars event will benefit the Coastline Promise, which is a scholarship program for recent graduates from partnering school districts to ensure a seamless transition from high school to college. The program offers both academic and financial resources to ensure a student's success to completing a college degree or Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate. For more information, visit the Coastline Promise web page.

Strikes for Scholars participants may register online beginning May 2019. Coastline Foundation is currently accepting event sponsorships and silent auction items. For additional details, contact the Foundation at foundation@coastline.edu or call, (714) 241-6154.

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 & 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! READ MORE Discover more about the Newport Beach Campus by downloading the campaign brochure

Now Accepting Scholarship Donations for 2018-2019

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 2018

More than 300 scholarships are offered every year to Coastline students in need. Don't miss your chance to apply during the 2018-19 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, AT&T, Comerica Bank, Edison International, SchoolsFirst FCU, Union Bank and Wells Fargo Bank 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

• Deena Dinh District Manager, Wells Fargo Bank

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

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

• Evelyn Hart Community Advocate

• 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

• 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

• Daniel S. Pittaway, M.S.Ed. Student Success Coordinator, Coastline Community College

• 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.

• 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

• Charles A. Straub 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 2013-2014 Scholarship Awards Reception, to be held on May 1, 2014. Donor Application Form (PDF Document). For more information, please call (714) 241-6154 or email foundation@coastline.edu.

Related Pages

• Scholarships

Agendas

Foundation Documents