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The Richland Community College Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization (#37-1210583) dedicated to growing the assets of the foundation through gifts, grants, and investment income and providing leadership in the allocation of funds for scholarships, programs, and facilities. Our mission is to support the College by strengthening connections to the community, promoting excellence in teaching, and providing access to student success.
Every gift made to the Foundation directly benefits students at Richland Community College. Whether it’s through scholarships, supporting emergency relief grants, or funding our amazing programs across campus and in the community, you are changing the lives of Richland students every single day.
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With your support, we awarded $1.75M is scholarships to Richland students last academic year.
$3.2 Million Decatur Memorial Foundation Gift to Expand Richland Community College Nursing Programs
News | February 16, 2022
A $3.2 million grant from the Decatur Memorial Foundation will expand Richland Community College’s nursing and clinical programs over the next four years, as both organizations address the unprecedented shortage of nurses and other health professionals in the area. Through the collaboration, Decatur Memorial Hospital and Richland Community College plan to triple the number of…
Anne Preston Student Spotlight
News | October 5, 2018
Choosing Richland gave Anne an opportunity to explore her educational options while experiencing a great support system. She is majoring in business management and minoring in outdoor recreation. While at Richland, Anne was part of a team that started an intramural sports program that has allowed students, faculty and staff to take advantage of healthy…
Community Steps Up for Richland Gives Back Day
News | February 6, 2023
Decatur, IL – On Friday, Feb. 3rd, Richland Community College employees and the community stepped up for local organizations through Richland Gives Back Day – hitting their goal of donating 21 pints to the American Red Cross while collecting more than $750 in donations and more than 500 items for eight local organizations. The college…
Erzsebet Getz Student Spotlight
News | October 18, 2019
Meet Erzsebet Getz, Richland Agribusiness Major, with a focus on Sustainability Erzsebet has always been interested in plants and how our relationship with them affects our daily lives and the economy. While at Richland she has had the opportunity to participate in events like Women Changing the Face of Agriculture Conference, where she was given…
Alex Romer Student Spotlight
News | November 7, 2018
Alex served as student speaker at the 2018 Veterans Day Program at Richland. He plans to transfer to the University of Illinois after graduating from Richland. As a veteran, Alex has taken advantage of many of the opportunities Richland offers veterans and is saving money so he can use his GI Bill® to pursue his…
2020 Fall Semester Welcome
News | August 17, 2020
Welcome to Richland’s Fall 2020 Semester! Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester at Richland Community College. As the Vice President of Student Success, I want to remind each of you that we are here to help in any way we can so that you have optimal success this semester. The Student Success Team is always…
Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.”
Sarah Baylor
Nursing
2021
