WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS

The Aliso Viejo Community Foundation is committed to enriching the lives of our residents by creating and broadening the educational, cultural and health and fitness opportunities of Aliso Viejo students.

We strive to continually empower our young people by providing crucial extracurricular grants to local schools and organizations, and by awarding college scholarships that facilitate continued education. Thanks to the support of generous individuals and businesses throughout the community, as well as our partnerships with local schools and organizations, we increase and enhance the academic success of our community –  now and for years to come.

The Aliso Viejo Community Foundation also celebrates the history and heritage of Aliso Viejo by supporting the preservation of treasured community sites and artifacts.

FOUNDED IN 1988

The Aliso Viejo Community Foundation is a non profit public benefit corporation (501 c(3)) formed in November 1988 by Mission Viejo Company, the original master developer of Aliso Viejo.

The specific purposes of the foundation are to provide the children of residents with academic scholarships, community educational programs and educational equipment for local schools; to support physical fitness programs for disabled and able-bodied children and adults; and to provide school and community cultural programs.  Since 1988 the foundation has contributed nearly $450,000 to Aliso Viejo schools, events, programs and activities.

By supporting and preserving treasured community sites and artifacts, we celebrate the history, heritage and culture of Aliso Viejo.

OUR STORY

Enriching the lives of Aliso Viejo residents by broadening cultural and extracurricular opportunities for over 30 years.

1988 - AVCF WAS FOUNDED

Mission Viejo Company started this Foundation as a way to support Aliso Viejo schools, events and activities through a non-profit, in addition to the company’s normal development projects and improvements, e.g. library, fire station, etc.

1989 - FIRST AGENDA ITEM

The approval of the budget for the 1989  Fourth of July concert and picnic in Sheep Hills Park. The Foundation provided $15,000 for the fireworks, stage and sound system, and fee for the concert’s symphony.  1,500 people attended.

1990 - SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Three scholarships of $500 were awarded to students residing in Aliso Viejo. Today, the Foundation scholarship program has grown to 3 awards of $2,000 each, given to Aliso Niguel High School graduating seniors.

2019 - 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Over these past years, AVCF has granted over $450,000 to support Aliso Viejo activities, events and causes. The scholarship program has provided nearly $120,000 to numerous graduating seniors over this period.

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Meet The Board

Through their support and dedication, they preserve the history and enhance the future of Aliso Viejo.

BOB BUNYAN
BOB BUNYANPresident

Bob is the principal in Robert Bunyan & Associates, a real estate development consulting firm that assists private and public clients in development projects, including site development, conditional use, grading, and building permits.

ERIC HAUBER
ERIC HAUBERTreasurer

At Soka, Eric served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs, VP for Enrollment Services and, in his final two years, as Special Assistant to the President for Marketing. In 2012, he inaugurated the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce.

ROSS CHUN
ROSS CHUNSecretary

Ross works for a non-profit organization that serves homeless children and their families across Orange County, providing prevention support, short term housing, family supportive services, and stabilization counseling.

As president of the Foundation and a participant in planning and developing Aliso Viejo, I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this wonderful community.

Bob Bunyan
President

WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT

Enriching the lives of Aliso Viejo residents by broadening cultural and extracurricular opportunities.

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