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Mission Statement
The Riverside Unified School District Foundation supports student success by securing resources to enhance Riverside Unified School District’s mission of providing engaging, innovative and equitable learning experiences.
What We Do
The RUSD Foundation is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities and accessibility for all students. Through various initiatives, including the Innovative Learning Fund, Student Resilience Fund, and Extraordinary Futures Fund, the Foundation aims to provide resources, scholarships, and support to ensure equal access to quality education. These efforts are crucial in removing barriers faced by students from diverse backgrounds, empowering them to pursue their academic and career goals. Community involvement is essential in advancing these initiatives and creating a more equitable educational landscape.
The RUSD Foundation needs your help to support these unique needs and champion student success. Your assistance will help each student reach their highest potential.
To connect with the RUSD Foundation please contact Knea Hawley at khawley@riversideunified.org
To view a full list of all funds, click here.
When you invest in today's students, you invest in their future.
Board of Directors
- Dayne Brassard, CEO Tilden Coil
- Virginia Blumenthal, Founder & CEO Blumenthal Law Offices
- Paulette Brown-Hinds, Founder Voice Media Ventures / Publisher Black Voice News
- Sonia Llamas, Superintendent Riverside Unified School District
- Cathy Paredes, SVP Inland Empire Executive Bank of America
- Tom Podgorski, CEO CAtrs Teachers Retirement Services & Investment Advisor
- Matthew Webb, CEO Albert A Webb Associates
RUSD Foundation is an exempt organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; EIN 85-2507113.