Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation

The Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 Public Benefit Corporation founded in 1987 dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Rancho Cucamonga.

Foundation's Vision

“As the most successful arts funding Foundation in the Inland Valley, we are extremely proud that Rancho Cucamonga is the recognized leader in the presentation of the arts within the region.”

Foundation's Mission

“The mission of the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation is to generously support arts programming at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and throughout and beyond the Rancho Cucamonga community by annually raising substantial funding and effectively managing our resources.”

2015 STRATEGIC PLAN

MAJOR STRATEGIES AND GOALS

Successful Fundraising Efforts

Conduct annual Golf Tournament
Host Spring Event for the Arts
Conduct annual Special Fundraising Campaign
Pursue grant funding opportunities
Establish ongoing relationships with donors

Effective Business Management

Provide strong leadership through an active Board of Directors
Establish a $4 million Endowment Fund
Effectively manage Foundation funds
Create substantial public awareness of Foundation activities
Oversee an Affiliate Partners program
Develop a Patrons of the Arts volunteer support group
Effectively utilize Foundation committees

Generous Community Giving

Support a wide variety of performing arts activities at the Lewis Family Playhouse
Support performing arts activities involving local schools
Support visual arts events at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center and other community facilities
Distribute arts scholarships to deserving groups and individuals

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation is led by its Board of Directors who plan and implement the actual fundraising campaigns. These Board members consist of residents and business leaders throughout the region who are committed to raising funds for the arts. The Foundation is always looking for hard working community members who are passionate about the arts and willing to solicit funds. Information on applying for the Board of Directors may be found here.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

The Community Foundation implements a number of fundraising activities each year to raise money for its community giving goals. Information on how you can become involved in supporting the arts through the Foundation may be found here.

ARTS PROGRAM SUPPORT

As a result of its successful fundraising efforts, the Community Foundation has been supporting performing and visual arts programs throughout Rancho Cucamonga and beyond for many years. Some of the current programs being funded by the Foundation include:

Four free Imagination Courtyard World Music Series Concerts
Playhouse performance by Art Garfunkel
Community Theatre Series including performances of Smokey Joe’s Café, Noises Off and Steel Magnolias
Sponsorship of 250 school student field trips to the Lewis Family Playhouse
Artist in Residence program featuring international children’s playwright David Wood
Evening with Ben Vereen performance
Community Theatre Series including performances of The Crucible, A Christmas Carol, and Grease;
Inaugural season of Black Box Theatre Performances featuring The Diary of Adam & Eve and Proof
Community-wide Visual Arts Show featuring local artists of all ages

INFORMATION

Contact Paula Pachon if you have additional questions concerning the Foundation. Paula may be reached at (909) 477-2760, extension 2105, or via e-mail at: Paula.Pachon@cityofrc.us