Annual Impact
Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Impact
Each year, the RVC Foundation highlights the significant achievements and deep impact our donors have had on our college and our students.
With the steadfast dedication and generosity of our donors, alumni, volunteers, and community partners, we have been able to provide resources and opportunities to deserving students, ensuring their success in higher education and beyond.
Contact Us
- RVC Foundation
- (815) 921-4500
- RVC Main Campus
Spring Brook House
6520 Spring Brook Road
Rockford, IL 61114 - Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Year in Review
Total Revenue in FY23
Gifts Received in FY23
Donors Contributed in FY23
Removing Barriers
Throughout the fiscal year, we have witnessed firsthand the impact of philanthropy on our students' lives. Scholarships, made possible by the selfless contributions of our donors, have opened doors for countless individuals, enabling them to pursue their dreams and reach their full potential. We have seen students from varying backgrounds and circumstances flourish academically, gain confidence, and become future leaders in their fields, all thanks to the collective support we have received.
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Behind these statistics are real people with their own stories, families, and dreams. The RVC Foundation is thrilled to announce the individuals whose hard work, perseverance, and passion allowed them to rise to the top of their applicant pool. Join us in congratulating our deserving 2023 scholarship recipients! Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name.
Our Donors
Thank you, Donors!
Thank you for your support of the Rock Valley College Foundation. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for our students and our community.
The Rock Valley College Foundation wishes to recognize those who donated between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Thank you for your generosity and all that you make possible.
Individual Donors
Recipients are listed alphabetically by last name.
Corporations & Foundations
- Abreo Restaurant
- Accel Community Support Fund at The Chicago Community Foundation
- Advanced Machine & Engineering Co.
- AmazonSmile
- Association Specialty Co.
- Auto Clinic of Rockford, Inc.
- Baker Street Burgers LLC
- Barnes & Noble Booksellers
- Bergstrom, Inc. Charitable Foundation
- The Boeing Company
- Boston Scientific
- Ina Cholke and Olga Dean Bullard Charitable Trust Coleman CPA Consulting, Inc
- Collins Aerospace/Raytheon Technologies
- Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
- Costco Wholesale Corporation
- Don Carter Lanes Inc.
- Drake Concrete, Inc.
- Eaton
- Edwards Apple Orchard
- Estelle M. Black Library Resource Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
- Exelon
- Filtration Systems
- Fridh Corporation
- Gene Haas Foundation
- General Mills
- Give Lively Foundation, Inc.
- The Goddard Family Foundation
- Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois
- Health Care Service Corporation
- Hupy and Abraham, S.C.
- Illinois Bank and Trust
- ICCTA
- J & J Ventures Gaming LLC
- Kiwanis Charities of Rockford, Inc.
- The Kjellstrom Family Foundation
- KMK Media Group, Inc.
- Lino's Inc.
- M.S. Materials, LTD.
- Mary's Market
- Meads Longwood Meat Market
- MercyHealth System
- Midland States Bank
- National Board for Respiratory Care
- Navy Club of Rockford, IL Ship #1
- The Network for Good Donor Advised Fund Northwestern Illinois Contractors Association
- Olson Aluminum Castings LTD
- Nancy N. Olson Foundation
- OSF Healthcare System
- Our Savior's Lutheran Church
- Parker Hannifin Corporation
- Pearson Plumbing and Heating Company
- Peterson Meadows | Wesley Willows
- Raymond James Financial, Inc.
- Guy B. Reno Family Foundation
- Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association Rockford Art Deli
- Rockford Cosmopolitan Club Charities
- Rockford Interfaith Council
- Rockford Masonic Lodge No. 102 A.F. & A.M.
- Rockford Ministers Fellowship
- Rockford Orthopedic Associates LTD
- Rockford Wildcats Basketball
- Savant Capital LLC
- George & Frances Schwenkner Charitable Trust
- Sjostrom & Sons Foundation, Inc.
- Soltys Dentistry
- John R. Sommer Foundation
- Speedway Auto Mall
- Stellar Properties Management Enterprises, Inc. Stenstrom Foundation
- Stillman Bank
- TH Foods, Inc.
- Treasurer of Winnebago County
- Winnebago County 9/11 Emergency Responders Memorial NFP
- Women of Today's Manufacturing
- Woodward Charitable Trust
- Woodward, Inc.
- The John R. Wright and Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation
- Donald H. Wrork MD Charitable Trust
Honor and Memorial
Thank you to everyone who made a gift to the Foundation in honor of or in memory of friends and loved ones. Between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023, RVC Foundation received gifts in honor of or in memory of the following individuals:
- Brice Abell
- Garnet Ackerman
- Lora G. Anderzon
- David and Madeliene Arnold
- Dmitriy Baryshnikov
- Theodore J. Biondo
- Austin Busker
- David H. Caskey
- George C. Church
- Joanne Conger
- Department of Psychology
- William G. Dolak
- Edward Drissen
- Robert M. Edwards
- Pam Feather
- Norma Freeberg
- Selah Freiberg
- Ann A. Garza
- Ronald Goepfert
- Dale Gulbrantson
- William D. Haydary
- Jeanine Heck
- Heidi Hutchison
- Rick J. Johnson
- Thomas J. Johnson
- Bonnie Juarez
- Norman Kearney
- Pat Kramer
- Inger Irene Langsholt
- Paul Letourneau
- Michael D. Maloney
- Bill and Carolyn Mark
- Carol Meyers
- Dean and Nancy Olson
- Valerie J. Osterberg
- Ken and Martha Reinert
- Detective Kevin Darrell Rice, Sr.
- Leota Benzel Schilling
- Rick Seibold
- Cary A. Sheley
- Chase Shott
- Jack Simon
- Gerald J. Smith
- Paul E. Stauffer
- Cassondra "Cassie" Lynn Sympson
- Ray Tadlock
- Dee Ann D. Taylor
- Norma Jean Trojan
- Jody Wait
- Ozzie Webb
- William Whiteside
The Rock Valley College Foundation expresses its gratitude to all our generous donors, and we are dedicated to ensuring accurate representation of your gifts. If you find a discrepancy or have a question, please call our office at (815) 921-4500.
Support Our Students
As we reflect on the past year's successes, we recognize that our work is far from complete. The challenges faced by our students and our community persist, and it is our responsibility to continue championing their aspirations. We remain committed to advancing our mission and reaching even greater heights in the coming years.