About Front Range Community College Foundation
The FRCC Foundation supports student success at Front Range Community College by raising funds, awarding scholarships, and providing grants and resources that expand access to higher education and workforce training.
Focus Areas
higher educationscholarshipsstudent support servicesworkforce developmentcommunity grants
Who They Fund
Front Range Community College (institution)community college studentsadult learners / nontraditional studentslocal/regional workforce
Funding Style
operational/institutional supportcapacity building
About Front Range Community College Foundation
Front Range Community College Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by operating support for Front Range Community College itself, including a $1,126,935 grant in 2024 and a $696,889 grant in 2023 for operational and other support. That pattern matches the foundation’s role in backing the college’s programs, students, and community partnerships rather than funding a broad external portfolio. The foundation supports student success through scholarships, student support services, and workforce development, with grantmaking that also reaches community grants tied to the college’s service area. In practice, that means the foundation functions as a direct support vehicle for the institution and its students, especially in areas connected to postsecondary access, retention, and career and technical training. Named scholarship programs are part of the mix, alongside funds used for emergency aid and general student support. The overall profile is institution-centered: the college is both the primary beneficiary and the clearest expression of how the foundation deploys its resources.
What Front Range Community College Foundation Funds
Scholarships are a central part of the foundation’s work. Through endowed scholarships, named annual scholarships, and the general scholarship fund, it directs support to Front Range Community College students and donor-defined scholarship criteria. The annual fund and high needs fund add another layer by covering student emergency aid, general scholarship support, and program support for student success. Beyond aid to individuals, the foundation also supports the college’s operations and program development. Its grant program is designed for projects and initiatives that support Front Range Community College programs, students, and community partnerships. Community grants extend that reach to organizations and initiatives that benefit FRCC students and surrounding communities, tying the foundation’s education and workforce focus to local impact.
How Front Range Community College Foundation Gives
The foundation’s typical grant size is large: the 25th percentile is $804,400, the median is $911,912, and the 75th percentile is $1,019,424. Recent grants show repeated support to Front Range Community College across 2023 and 2024, pointing to a recurring institutional funding pattern rather than one-off awards. Its structure also includes donor-directed scholarship vehicles, including endowed scholarships and named annual scholarships with minimum annual commitments of $2,500 for named annual scholarships and a three-year pledge. Some programs accept unsolicited submissions, including endowed scholarships, named annual scholarships, and the general scholarship fund, while others such as the FRCC Foundation Grant Program do not.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$264K
Total Assets
$6.7M
Total Revenue
$2.3M
Total Expenses
$2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $804K and $1M, with a median of $912K.
25th Percentile
$804K
Median
$912K
75th Percentile
$1M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
BERYL DURAZO
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