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CSN Foundation Sort Code W32E 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164 |
Phone: (702) 651-7301 Fax: (702) 651-7611 E-mail: foundation@csn.edu |
Staff Contact Information:
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Jacque Matthews Executive Director Chief Development Officer (702) 651-7924 |
Guy Amato Campaign Director (702) 651-7691 |
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Shirley Carton Operations Manager (702) 651-7341 |
Mary Thomas Manager Special Campaigns (702) 651-5947 |
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Jamille Walton Scholarship Coordinator (702) 651-7301 or (702) 651-5831 |
About the College of Southern Nevada Foundation
The College of Southern Nevada Foundation Supports Students
The CSN Foundation is dedicated to building better communities in Southern Nevada. Its mission is to support and advance the College by raising funds that support the college's students, faculty, staff and programs. The CSN Foundation is an independent, registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We promote and further the development of CSN college programs by raising, managing and disbursing private funds.
Our Mission
To perpetuate and promote the College of Southern Nevada as a superior public institution providing quality post-secondary education in Southern Nevada by securing additional resources to enhance the educational programs and services offered by the College of Southern Nevada. To assist the College of Southern Nevada in providing educational opportunities for the prosperity and well being of the individual and the community.
Our Board of Trustees
The Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of members from across the spectrum of Las Vegas and Southern Nevada business, industry, education, and history. The aggregate knowledge and experience that can be found on our Board is a great contributor to the ongoing success and effectiveness of the CSN Foundation.
Our 501(c)(3) Letter
Follow this link to view the Foundations Federal Non-Profit Organization authorization document.
To guarantee that CSN can continue to deliver on its promise of “Your Future Starts Here,” the CSN Foundation has embarked on a comprehensive fundraising campaign. This initiative is a wide-reaching fundraising and “friend-raising” effort designed to address specific college needs identified by community volunteers, faculty members, staff, students and administrators. Activate the campaign logo above for more campaign information (PDF 7.3MB)
Employee giving demonstrates faculty, staff and administration commitment to the future of CSN and provides valuable leverage in reaching overall donation goals. Employee contributions are extremely important to CSN. Activate the campaign logo above to access all the information on the 2012 Employee Giving Campaign.
Donate $1, $2, $3, $4 or $5 directly to the CSN Youthful Enterprise Scholarship and support students attending CSN under the auspices of Shade Tree, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and HELP of Southern Nevada Shannon West Homeless Youth Center. Activate the campaign logo above for the PDF announcement with instructions.
Activate the "GIVE NOW" button above to go to our on-line donations page, and then select "Scholarships - Youthful Enterprise Scholarship" from the drop-down list to make your donation.
Preparing a quality workforce is essential in generating economic growth and improving the quality of life for Southern Nevada communities. Scholarships help students receive the necessary education and training to start a new career or move forward in their current field.
Scholarships are the key to opportunity. Support scholarships at CSN by giving to the Today or Tomorrow Funds. To learn more about and give to these funds activate the "learn more..." link below. You can also activate the "Give Now" button above to support this worthy cause.
The Importance of Funding Scholarships
School of Advanced and Applied Technologies
IGT Scholarship
My name is Richard Baldinelli and I want to thank IGT for providing me this wonderful scholarship. I'm in my third year of school at CSN and I'm trying to pursue a degree in electrical engineering. My experience at CSN has been amazing, and the college has given me a great head start in my education.
- Richard BaldinelliSouthern Nevada Franchised New Car & Truck Dealers Association Endowed Scholarship
It was an honor to be chosen as a recipient of this generous award. As hard as it is for students now to afford to pay for tuition and supplies, the support from you is greatly appreciated. This scholarship will allow me to further invest in my education and purchase proper tools needed for automotive classes. I truly value my education at the College of Southern Nevada, and this scholarship has afforded me the opportunity to continue my academic pursuit.
- Ernesto RomSchool of Arts and Letters
Rebecca Billings Memorial Fine Arts Endowed Scholarship
I am a 21-year-old Art student at the College of Southern Nevada. I have a strong creative drive and a passion for visual art. I plan on pursuing a career in Restorative Art upon completion of my Associate of Arts. This semester I am taking a class on sculpture….By awarding me this scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on building my portfolio and pushing myself as an artist.
- Cristina BallNV Energy Dr. Candace Kant Endowed Scholarship
I am currently a sophomore majoring in English with hopes of becoming a screenwriter. Last spring, I began writing for The Collegiate Review student newspaper, and presently I am the managing editor. Next fall, I will be attending the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where I will continue my English studies and minor in Film. After I receive my B.A., I plan to attend University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and obtain a M.F.A. in Screen writing.
- Fantasi PrigdonSchool of Business, Hospitality, & Public Services
Las Vegas Hospitality Association Endowed Scholarship
It is with profound gratitude and great humility I accept the Las Vegas Hospitality’s Association’s Scholarship. Thanks to the generosity of the Las Vegas Hospitality Association, I’m on track to graduate CSN next spring with a degree in Hospitality Management. After CSN, I plan to continue my education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Continuing my education will help validate my work at CSN while I prepare myself for the fast-paced, ever- changing Las Vegas hospitality industry.
- Jeffrey BensonNevada Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship
I would like to express my heartfelt thank you for awarding me a scholarship. Words cannot express how greatly I appreciate it. This scholarship helps me to achieve my career goal of becoming a certified public accountant. I have an 8 year old daughter and I also help to support my elderly mother so funds are tight for my education. I will continue to strive for ultimate success as I continue my education.
- Niki ThomasSchool of Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences
Southern Nevada Retired Teachers’ Association Scholarship
It is such a great honor to be recognized by the very profession I wish to enter. I am currently majoring in Elementary Education, and look forward to the day when I’m teaching in a classroom. By providing me this scholarship, you have significantly lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on my studies. As a future educator I hope to help children achieve their goal, as you have helped me achieve mine.
- Barbara BassettNV Energy Thalia Dondero Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship will help me tremendously in achieving my goal of becoming an elementary teacher. I have been working on this goal since I graduated high school over 20 years ago. Due to family and work obligations it has been a long road, but I can see that I am making progress and I am keeping focused on my goal. With the assistance from your organization I will be able to complete my Associates of Applied Science in Special Education this spring.
- Tammy GonzalesRalph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences
Ralph and Betty Engelstad School of Health Sciences Limited Entry Program Scholarship
This generous gift will help me to achieve my lifelong goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. For as long as I can remember I have dreamed of becoming a Nurse. As a more mature student, I have a deep appreciation of the education I have received and will continue to earn. I worked as a Nursing Assistant for 16 years and I am grateful for the opportunity to reach my goals. After earning an Associate Degree in Nursing through CSN’s well-respected program and becoming a Registered Nurse, it is my plan to further my education to earn a BSN or higher. Thank you for making this scholarship possible and for your generosity to the community.
- Melissa GibbsNV Energy Nevada Cancer Institute Endowed Scholarship
I am grateful to NV Energy & Nevada Cancer Institute for their continued support for Health Sciences at the College of Southern Nevada. With this scholarship I will be able to sit for the VTNE board exam and continue my studies into Equine Veterinary Nursing. I look forward to my future as a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
- Justine NunezSchool of Science & Mathematics
Health Plan of Nevada Science Scholarship
I am currently in the Dental Hygiene Program at CSN and am doing fairly well in it. I am also a member of Phi Theta Kappa at CSN. I plan to continue to succeed in the Dental Hygiene program so I can become a successful, educated Dental Hygienist who is able to serve the community and those around me. Thank you for being so generous as to help me achieve my educations goals and needs.
- Melissa BroadbentNatural Science Scholarship Association Endowed Scholarship
About a year and a half ago, I made the decision to go back to school. It had been more than a decade since I had stepped inside a classroom. I am currently pursuing an AS in Environmental Science. After I graduate at CSN I plan to transfer to UNLV to get my BS in Environmental Geology. Ideally, I hope to work for a government agency, such as the Nevada Department of Environmental Protection.
- Rebecca Ely2012 Legacy of Achievement Gala, "Magical Moments"
2012 4th Annual CSN Golf Classic
A recent generous scholarship donation from the Las Vegas Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. From left to right; Lisa Vargas, AITPLV Treasurer, Joe Alvarado, AITPLV Vice President, Donald Ikhtiari, AITPLV President and Jacque Matthews, Foundation Executive Director. 4/25/12
The CSN Foundation deeply appreciates the generosity of the investors whose gifts are changing lives for CSN students and their families, making faculty, staff and facilities available for higher education, and ultimately growing the future of our City and our State. They are making all the difference in the lives of the students and citizens of Southern Nevada.
Legacy Donors - Lifetime Gifts of $1 Million and above
Engelstad Family Foundation - Link
Donald B. Stone
President's Circle - Investing $25,000 and above annually
24/7 Service Corporation
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers - Link
Cox Communications, Inc. - Link
Encore Productions - Link
Grand Canyon West Express - Link
John Kish Foundation - Link
Las Vegas Hospitality Association - Link
MGM Resorts Foundation - Link
Premier Trust of Nevada Inc. - Link
Southern Nevada Franchised New Car & Truck Dealers Association
W & E Smith Foundation
Wal-Mart Foundation - Link
Chairman's Club - Investing $15,000 annually
The Grainger Foundation - Link
MetroPCS Wireless Inc. - Link
NV Energy - Link
Foundation Advisor - Investing $10,000 annually
Colorado Belle - Link
Gap Foundation - Link
MGM Resorts International - Link
Southern Nevada Air Conditioning Refrigeration Service Contractors Assoc. - Link
Foundation Associate - Investing $5,000 annually
| Arcata Associates Inc. | Blackboard |
| Cashman Equipment Company | Dyn Tek |
| Nevada State Bank | R & S Investment Properties |
| Robert E. Clark Charitable Foundation | The Marnell Foundation |
| The New Hope Foundation Inc. | Wells Fargo Bank |
| Workforce Connections |
College Club - Investing $2,500 annually
| Mary Kaye Bailey | Bank of America, N.A. |
| Selma Bartlett | Bryan J. Dziedziak CPA, Ltd. |
| Marilyn Burrows | C. Martin Company. |
| CCI - A Chemical Corporation | Carrier Commercial Services |
| Patricia Charlton | Michael & Becky Crowe |
| Events Strategy Group | Extron Electronics |
| Greater Las Vegas Assoc. of Realtors | Harold L. Boyer Charitable Foundation |
| Helen Close Charitable Foundation | Van Hoppler |
| Manpower of Southern Nevada | Northern Trust Bank |
| Opportunity Village | R & R Partners |
| Gail Reese | SGHE Managed Services US |
| Smart City | Vicente Rodriguez Scholarship Fund |
College Supporter - Investing $1,000 annually
| Anneli Adams | Mark Alden |
| American Floral Endowment | American Society of Prof. Estimators |
| Carmen Annillo | Apollo Group, Inc. |
| Apple, Inc. | Richard Applegarth |
| Archaeo-Nevada Society | Asian Chamber of Commerce |
| Association of Information Technology Professionals | Alan Balboni |
| Baseball Factory, Inc. | Amador Bengochea |
| Virgil Berdine | Brian Bledsoe |
| Joanne Blystone | Bombard Electric |
| Boyd Martin Construction LLC | Breslin Builders |
| Thomas Brown | Arthur Byrd |
| Theo Byrns | Capella University |
| CCS Presentation Systems | Shawn Carter |
| Shirley Carton | Patricia Castro |
| Linda Chapman | Cisco Systems |
| Clark County Medical Society | Classic Landscapes, LLC |
| Diana Clennan | Commercial Roofers, Inc. |
| CORE Construction Services of Nevada, Inc. | Cragin & Pike |
| Crestron Electronics | Desire2Learn |
| Charles Dietrich | Darren Divine |
| Domingo Cambeiro Corporation | Kathy Dyke |
| Tina Eliopulos | Epsilen |
| Dale Etheridge | Flooring Solutions of NV |
| Follett Higher Education Group | Barbara Forbes |
| James France | Fresh & Easy |
| Lloyd George | Grand Canyon Airlines |
| Joseph Hammond | Greg Heinrich |
| Shawna Hesselgesser | Martin Hicks |
| Stephanie Hill | Somer Hollingsworth |
| Bruce Holloway | Alan Hoopes |
| Donald Ikhtiari | ING Financial Advisors, LLC |
| Intel | Mary Ann Ismael |
| Phyllis James | Eric Jamison |
| Ann Johnson | Christian Johnson |
| James Johnson | Sally & Dale Johnston |
| Elaine Karl | Alex Kokoyachuk |
| Margaret Konie | L.A. Salo, CPA, Ltd |
| Las Vegas Property Solutions | Laura Latimer |
| James Dean Leavitt | Level 1 Athletics, LLC |
| Hillary Libonata | Ayren Lytle |
| Billy Magee | Elfriede Manning |
| Mark B. Wallner Foundation | Jacqueline Matthews |
| Penny McCollum | Kevin McDonald |
| Joan & Richard McGee | Mechanical Products Nevada, Inc. |
| Susan Merritt | Rebecca Metty-Burns |
| Microsoft Corporation | Daniel Morris |
| National Adult Baseball Assoc. | NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. |
| Nevada Development Authority | Nevada Franchised Auto Dealers Assoc. |
| W. Owen Nitz | NV Society of CPA's Foundation for Ed. & Research |
| Nylen Family Trust | Jacqueline O'Shaughnessy |
| Otis Elevator Co. | Julie Pazina |
| PBTK Consulting LLC | Penta Building Group |
| Perkins-Prothro Foundation | Louis Pisani |
| Plus 6 Technologies, Inc. | Bryan Price |
| Kevin Rafferty | Michael Richards |
| Lawrence Rodis | Christopher Rose |
| Ryan Mechanical | Anthony Sanchez |
| Joanne & Robert Schuette | Gillian Silver-Rodis |
| Dennis Soukup | Southern Nevada Retired Teachers Association |
| Cason Swinn | Gerald Sylvain |
| Brenda Talley | The Ironman Foundation, Inc. |
| Timothy R. Morse & Assoc | TJK Consulting Engineers |
| Luis Tristan | Verizon Wireless |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. | WG Communications Group, LLC |
| Al Whalen | Andrew Whalen |
| Wildamac Consulting LLC | Jillean Williams |
| Hyla & Fred Winters | Buck Wong |
| Lawrence Wong |
You Can Make a Difference
To change a life for the better, to have an impact on the future that reaches from the classroom to the community, to do something truly remarkable -- to make a quality, affordable college education available to all.
Your Support Provides Results
The College of Southern Nevada Foundation is your partner to make it all happen. The Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) organization and the officially designated means of making private contributions to the college.
The contribution of private funds are essential to students, faculty, and facilities at the College of Southern Nevada. Gifts of all sizes enable the college to respond to our people and the community; to take entrepreneurial steps forward; to adjust to changing circumstances; and to deal with special needs.
Ways to Give to CSN
Annual Giving
Annual contributions allow CSN to act quickly to address campus needs and take advantage of special opportunities.
Planned Giving
Charitable giving can play an important role in planning for your family's and your estate's future.
Major Gifts
Major gifts provide students and faculty the opportunity to adapt the traditional values of higher education to local, regional, national, and international needs.
Scholarships
Scholarship funds help ensure that all students are able to realize their dreams of higher-education degrees.
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Make a gift to honor and remember an individual's dedication to a program, field of study, personal interest, or excellence in industry.
Ways to Make Your Gift
In Person
Speak directly with a CSN Foundation representative to learn more about your investing options. Follow this link for our contact information.
Payroll Deduction
CSN employees may use payroll deduction to make a gift to their programs of choice. Contact the Foundation for more information.
On-line
Quick, convenient, and secure, you can follow this link to access our form for making your donation to CSN on-line.
Gift-In-Kind
Follow this link for our Gift-In-Kind PDF Form.
By Telephone
Call the CSN Foundation directly at (702) 651-7301 to discuss your gift over the phone.
By Mail
Follow this link to download our printable PDF form for sending your gift by mail.
The College of Southern Nevada Foundation is dedicated to building better communities in Southern Nevada. Its mission is to support and advance the College by raising funds that support the college's students, faculty, staff and programs. We promote and further the development of CSN college programs by raising, managing and disbursing private funds. The College of Southern Nevada creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community.
Peter O'Neill
R & R Partners
Robbie D. Graham
NTC Global Holdings
Neil Friedman
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