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Clark College Foundation inspires the joy of philanthropy in support of student success and program excellence at Clark College.
Clark College Foundation
Clark College Foundation (CCF) is an independent, self-governed nonprofit that partners with Clark College to improve higher education access, student success, and community engagement. In the 2024-2025 school year, CCF distributed $1.8 million in scholarships, special awards, and financial support to hundreds of students. The Foundation contributed $5.1 million in total support to the college that same year.
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$1.8M
Financial assistance distributed
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$2.2M
Program support
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$5.1M
Total support
(24-25)
We’re Dedicated to Providing Access to Opportunities
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Funding programs for First-Generation students, who are 45% of the student body
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Serving 2,210 veterans and military affiliated students who visited the Veterans Center of Excellence
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Distributing 118,958 pounds of food to 1,200 households through the Penguin Pantry
The Power of Us
The Clark College Student Success Fund helps students stay on the path to success by supporting essential programs and services, addressing basic needs, fostering academic achievement, and enhancing opportunities for leadership and future employment.
Give to the student Success FundOur Reach
2024-2025
Clark College Enrollment
First Generation Students
Veterans & Military Affilitated Served
Degrees and Certificates conferred
Advanced Manufacturing Center
Starting in fall 2025, advanced manufacturing classes, as well as general education classes will be held in the new building at the Boschma Farms campus in Ridgefield, WA. Clark College Advanced Manufacturing degrees and certificates include: Intro to Manufacturing (CA), Manufacturing Operator (CP), and Integrated Technician (AAT). If you are interested in taking classes or enrolling in this program, contact the Welcome Center to get started.
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Clark College Foundation Receives $90,000 Grant from U.S. Bank Foundation
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Clark College Foundation has received a $90,000 multiyear Community Possible grant from U.S. Bank to support two impactful ways students succeed at Clark College: expanding advanced manufacturing education at…
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Clark College Foundation Receives $350,000 Murdock Charitable Trust Grant to Advance Manufacturing Education
Clark College Foundation is proud to announce a $350,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to purchase, in partnership with Clark College, state-of-the-art equipment for the college’s new Advanced Manufacturing Center…
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Clark College Foundation’s Annual Event: “Connecting Clark” Celebrated Community, Student Success, and Record Scholarship Support.
VANCOUVER, Wash. Clark College Foundation welcomed nearly 400 students, alumni, donors and community partners for its annual event, this year titled “Connecting Clark”, an evening celebrating the power of education and the…
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Flynn Creek Circus Captivates Vancouver with The Bridge at Clark College
VANCOUVER, Wash. – The Big Top transformed the corner of Fort Vancouver Way and East McLoughlin Boulevard into a hub of wonder and excitement as Flynn Creek Circus brought its 2025 season…
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Clark College Foundation Recieves $100,000 Community Grant from Taco Bell Foundation
The Taco Bell Foundation is awarding a record-breaking $28 million in Community Grants in 2025 – marking the second year that Clark College Foundation has been selected as a grant recipient. Vancouver,…
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Clark College Foundation Partnership Helps Power a Memorable Vancouver Arts & Music Festival
The 2025 edition of the award-winning Vancouver Arts & Music Festival (VAMF), presented by the City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA, brought thousands together in Esther Short Park and…
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