About Us

Overview

From 1969 until today, the Foundation has been working hard to provide funds to support the students at Santa Fe College. The Foundation approved to award over 640 scholarships valued at approximately $1,525,350 for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Foundation is also provides approximately $150,000 benefitting various different equipment/program enhancement programs from the earnings on endowment funds designated by individual donors. From the beginning, the Foundation has been a part of the development of all six support centers for the College.

Our Mission

Santa Fe College Foundation inspires, cultivates and assists private donors to enrich Santa Fe College students and our community through scholarships, program enhancements, and facilities support. The Foundation's mission supports the college's mission of "adding value to the lives of our students and enriching our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service." The Santa Fe College Office for Advancement provides administrative support to the Foundation.

What We Do

Every dollar donated goes directly to benefit Santa Fe College students and our community. The majority of money donated goes to Scholarships (51%), but other amounts go to Facilities (12%) and Program Enhancements (35%).

• Scholarships 51%
• Facilities 12%
• Program Enhancements 35%

Scholarships

Between 1973 and 2022, the Foundation has awarded over 13,450 scholarships valued at over $22,433,300.

Assets

Since it all began in 1969, our assets have grown rapidly. Today, the Foundation has over $100,156 million.

What SF Foundation Has To Offer

Just some of the exciting aspects Santa Fe College's Foundation brings to the Gainesville community:

• Numerous Scholarships Available to Students
• Innovative Facilities
• Events and Performances
• Fine Arts Patrons

Foundation Leadership

Carrie Lee

Foundation President

Rod Smith

Foundation Vice President

Sherry N. Houston

Executive Director

Greg Bradley

Foundation Past President

Patricia Blount

Debbie Boyd

Patrice Boyes

Matthew Braddy

Paul Broadie II

Ralph Cellon

Dean Cheshire

Joseph Davis

Stefan Davis

Luis Diaz

Michael Goldwire

Jim Herring

Alan Hitchcock

LGT. John Le Moyne, USA, Retired

Thomas Mallini

Brandi Noegel

James Salter

Rod Smith

Jo Wiggins

Guy York

Nonprofit Disclosures

The Santa Fe College Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation established in April 1969 under Florida law and is a direct support organization of Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida. Donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible within the IRS guidelines. Funds of the Foundation are distributed, per the donor's intention, to benefit the students and advance the College.