Who We Are
The Whittier Community Foundation was founded in 2005 to raise funds that will be used to educate, inspire and advance the community for the greatest common good. Annual fundraising campaigns are focused on special projects that are identified by the board to benefit the entire community. Money is raised through private donations, grants, and fundraisers such as our Boots, Beer & BBQ, Whittier 5K Spooktacular Run/Walk, and Dancing with the Whittier Stars.
Mission Statement
To support community services activities for the education and enjoyment of the Whittier Community and to develop funding for new community services programs.
Whittier Community Foundation Board
Executive Board
Rudy Hernandez – President
Chris Hardeman – 1st Vice President
Dr. Manuel Urteaga – 2nd Vice President
Fran Shields – Treasurer
Carol Crosby – Secretary
Bonnie Watje - Past President
Board Members
Greg Alaniz
Jeff Brauckmann
Dr. Karen Dalton
Ross Gile
Mike Gimbel
David Gonzalez
Shannon Gimbel-Hammer
Dr. Caren Grisham
Greg Gunter
Bruce Lazenby
Jeff Lopez
RD McDonnell
LaDonna Munier
Irene Rasmussen
Virginia Santana