ANNIE B's NOTICE: You can make donations through the Annie B's Community Drive from August 1 - September 30. Participating nonprofits WILL NOT be listed online after Sept. 30th unless they are year round clients of NVCF.

Annie B's Education

These funds benefit local educational institutions and students, as well as support organization working in the area of education.

• Arts for All ( Info

  • Field of Service: The Arts
  • Mission Statement: Arts for All is a parent and community booster group created to support Visual and Performing Arts for a greater good in Chico Unified School District schools. We support all of the arts in CUSD, its students, its teachers, its programs, through fundraising and raising awareness of the vital importance of an education that includes the arts.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Your tax-deductible gift provides financial support directly to fund Visual and Performing Arts programs, supplies and resources, as well as special grants for enhancement projects proposed by teachers of Visual and Performing Arts at all CSUD schools.

  :: Contact

  • Pennie Baxter or Kimberly Kurnizki
  • Phone: 891-3026. 331 or 530-228-2458
  • Email: pbaxter _at_ mail _dot_ chicousd _dot_ org or kurnizki _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Autism and Sensory Motor Clinic ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To promote the sensory, motor, communicative, and cognitive skills of individuals with pervasive developmental disorders through multi-sensory approach to learning.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Josie Cline
  • Phone: 530-898-6324
  • Email: ajcline _at_ csuchico _dot_ edu
  • Address: CSU, Chico

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• Bidwell Junior High Fdtn Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide support and funding for the enhancement of the academic co-curricular and allied learning opportunities for students at Bidwell Junior High School.http://www.bidwelljrhighfoundation.org/index.php
  • Expected Use Of Funds: The Endowment Fund will provide a permanent source of revenue based upon income from accumulated assets.

  :: Contact

  • John Watson
  • Phone: 343-4902
  • Email: bjfoundation _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 1906 Cameron Lane, Chico, CA 95926

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• Bidwell Junior High Fdtn General Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide support and funding for the enhancement of the academic co-curricular and allied learning opportunities for students at Bidwell Junior High School.http://www.bidwelljrhighfoundation.org/index.php
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Classroom needs, ranging from technology to field trips to starter backpacks

  :: Contact

  • John Watson
  • Phone: 343-4902
  • Email: bjfoundation _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 1906 Cameron Lane, Chico, CA 95926

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• Bidwell Junior High Fdtn Operating Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide support and funding for the enhancement of the academic co-curricular and allied learning opportunities for students at Bidwell Junior High School.http://www.bidwelljrhighfoundation.org/index.php
  • Expected Use Of Funds: This fund supports the operations of the organization.

  :: Contact

  • John Watson
  • Phone: 343-4902
  • Email: bjfoundation _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 1906 Cameron Lane, Chico, CA 95926

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• Blue Oak Charter School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide a choice for parents in the Chico community who seek an arts enriched education for their children that honors and nurtures the rhythms and capacities of natural child development. www.blueoakcharterschool.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Classroom materials and supplies

  :: Contact

  • Stephen Montana
  • Phone: 879-7483
  • Email: stephen _at_ blueoakcharterschool _dot_ org
  • Address: 746 Moss Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

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• Butte College Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To support the Butte-Glenn Community College District as it provides quality and accessible education to students and promotes the College as an integral part of the social and economic health of our local communities. www.buttefoundation.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Student scholarships, program grants, support where needed.

  :: Contact

  • John Gliha
  • Phone: 895-2359
  • Email: glihajo _at_ butte _dot_ edu
  • Address: 3536 Butte Campus Dirce, Oroville, CA 95965

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• cChaos ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education and Health Access
  • Mission Statement: Using Certified Farmers Market as community forum and resources for health.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Fees, Insurance, and other expenses for operation of Farmers Market in low income neighborhoods.

  :: Contact

  • Richard Roth
  • Phone: 530-624-8844
  • Email: richard _at_ cChaos _dot_ org
  • Address: 1318 Bruce St, Chico, CA 95928

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• Chico Center for Learning ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Serve as a non-profit education and training facility for students, parents, school districts and communities, focusing on clients with dyslexia or who are in need of personalized academic support.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Funds will be used to serve the community by providing comprehensive instructional services focusing on clients with dyslexia, struggling with reading, or in need of academic support.

  :: Contact

  • Marlene Brendan
  • Phone: 343-2980
  • Email: info _at_ chicolearning _dot_ com
  • Address: 260 Cohasset Road, Suite 110 Chico, CA 95926

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• Chico Country Day School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Providing a safe, joyful environment where all learners are inspired to achieve their personal best. www.chicocountryday.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Art, music, technology, professional development.

  :: Contact

  • Margaret Reece
  • Phone: 895-2650
  • Email: margaret _at_ chicocountryday _dot_ org
  • Address: 102 W 11th St, Chico, CA 95928

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• Chico Creek Nature Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Environment
  • Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of all life by promoting understanding, awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of our environment through environmental education in Bidwell Park. www.bidwellpark.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To support the programs of the Chico Creek Nature Center aimed at teaching environmental stewardship by using Bidwell Park as a classroom.

  :: Contact

  • Tom Haithcock
  • Phone: 891-4671
  • Email: naturecenter _at_ chico _dot_ com
  • Address: 1968 E 8th Street, Chico CA 95928

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• Chico Eat Learn Grow ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Encouraging a fresh, local, healthy food connection for school communities. www.buttesgn.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Create school gardens, increase nutritional awareness and behavior throughout school communities, provide cooking instruction of fresh unprocessed foods, reduce waste and increase recycling, reinstate daily physical education in schools.

  :: Contact

  • Laurie Niles
  • Phone: 342-1995
  • Email: laurie _at_ buttesgn _dot_ org
  • Address: PO Box 4079, Chico, CA 95927

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• Chico High Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To enhance and enrich the academic and extracurricular programs at Chico High School.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Directed to one of more than 30 different funds, per donor wishes.

  :: Contact

  • Roger Williams
  • Phone: 520-2045
  • Email: rogwill _at_ digitalpath _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 6581, Chico, CA 95927

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• Chico High Ski and Snowboard Team ( Info

  • Field of Service: Student Althletics
  • Mission Statement: To porvide finances for ski and snowboard teams at Chico High School
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Club expenses, scholarships, coach stipends

  :: Contact

  • Laura Cootsona
  • Phone: 530-891-5338
  • Email: laura _at_ cootsona _dot_ net
  • Address: 901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

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• Chico Science Fair Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Science Education
  • Mission Statement: To promote science education and scientific discovery among the youth in Chico. www.chicosciencefair.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To ensure the continued availability and vitality of the Chico Science Fair, a community-wide celebration of scientific inquiry for the student citizens of Chico.

  :: Contact

  • Jane Quan-Bell
  • Phone: 343-1117
  • Email: quanbell _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 6832, Chico, CA 95927

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• Chico Unified School District Foundation Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: A partnership of students, staff, families, and community, to insure all students achieve a high level of academic and personal success, contribute to their community and confidently compete in a changing global society by engaging in quality educational programs that address the diverse student needs and promote learning throughout life. www.chicousd.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enhance educational opportunities for all students in the district.

  :: Contact

  • CUSD Board of Trustees
  • Phone: 891-3000
  • Email: jcombes _at_ chicousd _dot_ org
  • Address: 1163 E 7th Street, Chico, CA 95926

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• CHSF - Academy of Communications and Technology ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: The CHSF Academy of Communications and Technology (ACT) fund supports the development of Chico High’s ACT, a smaller-learning community funded by a grant. ACT students gain skills and experience with technology through projects involving the filming and editing of video and the recording of music while integrating academic concepts in English and history. This fund is used for service-learning projects and for the travel costs of the ACT presentation team.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • CHSF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Adam Gausemel Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Scholarships for graduating Chico High School seniors.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Scholarships

  :: Contact

  • April Gausemel
  • Phone: 342-6220
  • Email: gausemel _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Athletics' Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: This fund has been established to provide financial support to the athletic department of CHS, and its various teams and activities.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Roger Williams
  • Phone: 530-520-2045
  • Email: rogwill _at_ digitalpath _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Centennial Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • CHSF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Champ ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • CHSF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Humanities, Education
  • Mission Statement: To recognize and reward achievement in the arts at Chico High School.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Scholarships in the arts

  :: Contact

  • Mike Halldorson
  • Phone: 513-3730
  • Email: mike_halldorson _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: 25 Skymountain Circle, Chico, CA, 95928

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• CHSF - Claudia Williamson-Steel Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Danny Imhoff Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Donald and Esther Jewett Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Donald Haynes Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Dorothy Ramon Award Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - General Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Harry A. Merlo Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Holly Barnett Memorial Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Jamie Walker Memorial Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• CHSF - Marge and Dick Maddux Science Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: Marge and Dick Maddux, both alumni of Chico High, created this fund to encourage students to pursue science-related careers. Marge is a former pharmacist while Dick is a former Chico High chemistry teacher and department chairperson. This scholarship is given each year to a graduating senior whose performance in science has been outstanding and who plans to study science in college.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Science Scholarship

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Mike Sherrard Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Press Powell Memorial Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Roger Williams Theatre Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Scholarships Endowment Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Spirit of '96 ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Danny Webb
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Staff Endowment ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF - Tom Alldredge Memorial Scholarship ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF Agriculture Endowment Department ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF Baseball Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Scolarships
  • Mission Statement: Support CHS graduating seniors who have played baseball for Chico High as they pursue higher education.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Roger Williams
  • Phone: 520-2045
  • Email: rogwill _at_ digitalpath _dot_ net
  • Address: P.O. Box 6581, Chico CA 95927

  )

• CHSF Bertagna Family Charitable Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • NVCF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF Class of 1955 ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• CHSF Patricia Wismer Charitable Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • CHSF
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Road, Suite 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Community Alliance Excellence in Education Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Save our schools
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To hire one paid staff person and to conduct a community awareness campaign.

  :: Contact

  • Rory Rottschalk
  • Phone: 530-895-3518
  • Email: rrottschalk _at_ culpandtanner _dot_ com
  • Address: 55 Independence Cir #201, Chico, CA 95973

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• Community Connections Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Social Services
  • Mission Statement: To inspire and enrich those in need in Northern California
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Filled backpacks for CPS

  :: Contact

  • Diane Knight
  • Phone: 891-1150
  • Email: nvcf _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd. Ste. 8 Chico Ca 95973

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• CORE Butte Charter School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide unique educational opportunities nuturing far-reaching success for students, engaging parents, students and the community in the learning process.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Excellence in Education: Science Chem Lab and i-Touch cart for the school

  :: Contact

  • Debra Moon
  • Phone: 530-570-5113
  • Email: debra _dot_ moon7 _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: 260 Cohasset Rd, Ste 120, Chico, CA 95926

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• CSUC Alumni Association ( Info

  • Field of Service: Alumni Association
  • Mission Statement: Enrich the Chico Experience by supporting alumni, students and the University to ensure a lifelong connection and enduring legacy. www.csuchico.edu/alumni
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Campus beautification - renovate Alumni Glen.

  :: Contact

  • Polly Crabtree
  • Phone: 898-6472
  • Email: pcrabtree _at_ csuchico _dot_ edu
  • Address: CSU, Chico, Chico CA 95927

  )

• DCF - Durham Friends of the Library ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

  )

• DCF - Education Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd., Ste 8, Chico, CA 95973

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• Doroteia Pathways Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Scholarships
  • Mission Statement: To provide high school scholarships for promising students in Belize, who would otherwise end their formal education at 6th grade.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Tuition, books, school supplies, transportation.

  :: Contact

  • Cathy Webster
  • Phone: 342-5902
  • Email: lesliejohnson _at_ peacemail _dot_ com
  • Address: P.O. Box 7514, Chico CA 95927

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• Forest Ranch Charter School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Inspiring our students and community through a sustainable, comprehensive academic environment. www.forestranchcharter.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide educational opportunities outside the classroom through field trips, music and drama.

  :: Contact

  • Lisa Speegle
  • Phone: 521-1283
  • Email: info _at_ forestranchcharter _dot_ org or lspeegle _at_ forestranchcharter _dot_ org
  • Address: Box 5, Forest Ranch, Chico,CA 95942

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• Gateway Science Museum ( Info

  • Field of Service: Museum
  • Mission Statement: Create a life-long learning environment that enables people to explore, interpret, and celebrate the magnificent natural heritage of our region through science, research and education. www.gatewayscience.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Hands on educational exhibits in our Discovery Room, enabling all visitors to experience the excitement of scientific discovery.

  :: Contact

  • Leslie Schibsted
  • Phone: 898-4466
  • Email: llschibsted _at_ csuchico _dot_ edu
  • Address: CSU, Chico CA 95928

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• Girls on the Run of Butte County ( Info

  • Field of Service: Youth development, health education, life skills development and physical training.
  • Mission Statement: To educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Bring the Girls on the Run Program to Butte County. Girls on the run teaches skills through group processing, running games and workouts. For more information: www.gotrbuttecounty.org

  :: Contact

  • Brooke Banks
  • Phone: (530) 891-1150
  • Email: brookebanks _at_ hotmail _dot_ com
  • Address: PO Box 284 Chico CA 95927-0284

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• GRUB - Growing Resourcefully, Uniting Bellies ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education, environment
  • Mission Statement: To educate and engage the community about health and the environmental benefits of growing, distributing and consuming local food. www.grubchico.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support of education programs, administrative costs, volunteer coordination.

  :: Contact

  • Stephanie Spaulding
  • Phone: 530-354-1646
  • Email: srwilliams _at_ holymonkey _dot_ com
  • Address: 726 W. 11th Ave, Chico, CA 95926

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• Hooker Oak Open Structured Classroom ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: We strive to create in each student a positive, realistic self-concept, a positive attitude toward learning, individual and social responsibility, and fundamental mastery of basic skills. http://www.cusd.chico.k12.ca.us/dna/hookeroak/
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Funds will supplement learning materials, classrooms and programs for the benefit of the children.

  :: Contact

  • Dara McKinley
  • Phone: 899-8958
  • Email: daramckinley _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: 1238 Arbutus Ave

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• Innovative Preschool ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: We strongly believe in meeting the challenging individual social, emotional, and educational needs of any child that comes through the door by providing our families with qualified teachers in an accepting, stable, nurturing and stimulating environment. www.innovativepreschool.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Daily operational costs and suppplies

  :: Contact

  • Nili Yudice
  • Phone: 343-2028
  • Email: info _at_ innovativepreschool _dot_ org
  • Address: 2404 Marigold Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

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• Inspire School of Arts ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide academic challenge and the opportunity to explore, discover and develop career pathways.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Performances: facility rental, costumes, stage management. Co-curricular activities with Chico State Engineering and Natural Science Departments, building robots and working in the preserve and reserve.

  :: Contact

  • Julie Buck
  • Phone: 530-891-3090
  • Email: jbuck _at_ chicousd _dot_ org
  • Address: 901 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926

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• Kevin Campbell Scholarship Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Scholarships
  • Mission Statement: Scholarships for Chico students graduating from high school.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Scholarships for Chico students graduating from high school.

  :: Contact

  • Barbara Albers
  • Phone: 530-520-1609
  • Email: balbers _at_ chicousd _dot_ org
  • Address: 86 Cortina Dr, Chico, CA 95973

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• Mercy High School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: The objective of the school is to develop the whole person through a nurturing environment in the areas of spiritual and moral formation, intellectual, personal, social, physical and aesthetic development. www.Mercy-high.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Funds will be used to improve academic, career and technology resources available to students on our campus.

  :: Contact

  • Cheryl Ramirez
  • Phone: 530-527-8313
  • Email: cramirez _at_ mercy-high _dot_ org
  • Address: 233 Riverside Drive, Red Bluff, CA 96080

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• Mi C.A.S.A. Education ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: We encourage, support the character, academics, service, achievement of farm labor students. K-12. We provide safe after school tutoring, recreation, life skills, leadership opportunities.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To provide services, rewards, intruction, and field trip activities for participants.

  :: Contact

  • Kathy McKenzie
  • Phone: 530-846-4637
  • Email: kandj _at_ wcisp _dot_ com
  • Address: 385 Ford, Gridley, CA 95948

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• Mi Escuelita Maya Preschool ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To offer quality educational experiences for the very young child that is safe emotionally, physically, socially and culturally. www.mempreschool.com
  • Expected Use Of Funds: A scholarship fund for low-income families to subsidize tuition costs.

  :: Contact

  • Maria Trenda
  • Phone: 893-1419
  • Email: mariat _at_ launchnet _dot_ com
  • Address: 1455 Chestnut St, Chico CA 95928

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• Music Teachers Association ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: The Butte County Chapter of the Music Teacher's Association of California financially supports the pursuit of excellence in music education through the development and provision of musical programs, student scholarships, awards and grants. www.buttemtac.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Production of the Monster Piano Concert scholarships, and Chico Summer Music Academy scholarships

  :: Contact

  • Dustin Breshears
  • Phone: 879-0567
  • Email: dustinb2002 _at_ hotmail _dot_ com
  • Address: 7 Discovery Way, Chico CA 95973

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• One Media Player per Teacher (OMPT) ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To help educate the world's poorest billion people. We enable teachers to show video recorded lessons by equipping them with low-cost, portable A/V technology. www.ompt.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Supporting our field trial programs in Africa and India, which involve deploying portable media players, loud speakers, and palm-sized video projectors powered by solar panels.

  :: Contact

  • Matthew York
  • Phone: 530-343-7868
  • Email: pyork _at_ ompt _dot_ org
  • Address: PO Box 3320, Chico, CA 95927, www.ompt.org

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• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To promote a safe and caring environment emphasizing Catholic Christian principles modeled by our words and living example. www.theollschool.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To enhance the education program experience for all students and provide tuition assistance for those in need.

  :: Contact

  • Colleen Wrysinski
  • Phone: 458-8028
  • Email: bgeneral _at_ frontiernet _dot_ net
  • Address: 741 Ware Ave, Colusa, CA 95932

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• Paradise Art Center ( Info

  • Field of Service: Art Education
  • Mission Statement: To encourgae, promote and nuture the visual arts.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To upgrade extremely old heat/air condition system including installation of ducts and insulation for maximum energy efficiency.

  :: Contact

  • Christie Beebe
  • Phone: 530-877-7629
  • Email: christeebb _at_ yahoo _dot_ co
  • Address: 5564 Almond St, Paradise, CA 95969

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• Paradise Center for Tolerance and Non Violence ( Info

  • Field of Service: Human Services, Youth Development, and Education
  • Mission Statement: PCTN’s mission is to promote respect for differences and human rights, foster alternatives to violence, and advocate for a safe, hospitable, and harmonious community for all. www.pctn.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support for PCTN’s core programs: Victim Support and Advocacy, Youth Bullying Prevention, Educational Forums, Annual Unity in Diversity Festival.

  :: Contact

  • Donna Dolinar
  • Phone: 530-877-1856
  • Email: pctn _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net or highsierra8 _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 6023 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

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• Paradise Pre-School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Pre-school
  • Mission Statement: Parent co-operative where parents are involved in their child's first formal school experience. It's appropriate that children begin their formal schooling with their parents because the familiarity of a parent allows children to more easily transition from the rountine of home to the routine of pre-school.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Operating expenses

  :: Contact

  • Susan Ladd
  • Phone: 530-877-8155
  • Email: paradisepreschool _at_ att _dot_ net
  • Address: 6722 Clark Rd., Paradise, CA 95969

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• Paradise Scholarship Foundation ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To promote and support post-secondary education in our community.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To help launch our new PSF Alumni Outreach Program.

  :: Contact

  • Mark Dale
  • Phone: 530-877-0002
  • Email: dale _at_ cedar-creek _dot_ com
  • Address: PO Box 151, Paradise, CA 95967

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• Pleasant Valley High School Foundation - Annual Viking Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To provide sustainable, long-tern financial support by developing philanthropic giving while encouraging, strengthening and honoring connections among students, staff, alumni, and friends of VPVHS. www.pvhasfoundation.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support for academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs at PVHS.

  :: Contact

  • Michael Rupp
  • Phone: 342-6173
  • Email: mrupp _at_ sbcglobal _dot_ net
  • Address: Box 4485, Chico CA 95927

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• Pleasant Valley High School Sports Boosters ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: To promote athletic and academic excellence, good sportsmanship, community involvement, and character building relationships among athletes, coaches and parents as we seek the total athletic experience for the student athlete. www.pvsportsboosters.com
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Sporting equipment, athletic trainers, and various other needs not covered by the school district.

  :: Contact

  • Laura Page
  • Phone: 345-1929
  • Email: cecchi2 _at_ aol _dot_ com
  • Address: 1475 East Ave, Chico CA 95926

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• PVHSF - Academic Decathlon Fund ( Info

  • Field of Service: None.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Alexa Valavanis
  • Phone: 530-891-1150
  • Email: avalavanis _at_ nvcf _dot_ org
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Rose Scott Open-Structured School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Rose Scott is a multiple intelligence school focusing on compassionate communication with a multi-sensory, art-based curriculum. We welcome kinesthetic learners and creative thinkers, with individual importance on all gifted and creative children. The population of our school is predominantly high-functioning autistic, Asperger's, Gifted, ADHD, and learning disabled. www.rosescottlearningcommunity.com
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Art and science programs, individual hands-on tutoring and NVC training.

  :: Contact

  • Cindy Carlson
  • Phone: 354-3101
  • Email: rosescott4adhd _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: 850 Palmetto Ave, Chico CA 95926

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• Sacred Heart School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Sacred Heart School provides education to children in preschool through 8th grade. We promote excellence in academics, Gospel values, and Catholic traditions. www.sacredheartparishschool.org
  • Expected Use Of Funds: The funds received will be used to operate the school.

  :: Contact

  • Denise Gamboa
  • Phone: 527-6727
  • Email: dgamboa _at_ sacredheartparishschool _dot_ org
  • Address: 2255 Monroe St, Red Bluff, CA 96980

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• Sherwood Montessori ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: Provide Montessori education within the context of mutual respect and joy, engaging critical thinking, empathy, and skills to become competent, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: Support the educational mission of Sherwood Montessori.

  :: Contact

  • Joseph Cobery
  • Phone: 530-513-2296
  • Email: board _at_ sherwoodmontessori _dot_ org
  • Address: 746 Moss Ave, Chico, CA 95926

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• Two Cents for Melanoma ( Info

  • Field of Service: Cancer Education and Research and individual grants for families affected by Melanoma cancer.
  • Mission Statement: None.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: None.

  :: Contact

  • Krystle Dozier
  • Phone: 530-741-3202
  • Email: dozier95 _at_ comcast _dot_ net
  • Address: 3120 Cohasset Rd Ste. 8, Chico CA 95973

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• Wildflower Open Classroom - A K-8 Public Charter School ( Info

  • Field of Service: Education
  • Mission Statement: An innovative school that invites children, teachers and parents to collaborate as a community that inspires and celebrates the adventure of learning.
  • Expected Use Of Funds: To support the petition and forming process of the school.

  :: Contact

  • Victoria Shumway
  • Phone: 530-566-1661
  • Email: wildfloweroc _at_ gmail _dot_ com
  • Address: PO Box 8327, Chico, CA 95927

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