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Planned Giving

Planned giving helps you meet your personal, financial and estate planning goals by making a lifetime or testamentary charitable gift. For information about making a planned gift, a gift of stock or property, please contact Executive Director Elissa Oransky at 949-451-5472.

Dr. Stephen Rochford Music Scholarship

Dr. Stephen RochfordDr. Stephen Rochford, Professor of Music and Director of the Irvine Valley College Instrumental Music Area (IMA) from 1990 until his retirement in 2017. He conducted the Wind Symphony for 27 years, founded and conducted the Symphony Orchestra for 9 years, and managed all aspects of the IMA program. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Rochford was an avid fundraiser.

The Nicole JOY Ledina Memorial Scholarship

Nicole Joy Ruis Ledina

Nicole Joy Ledina was a compassionate, energetic, and driven honors student at Irvine Valley College. She believed in using her gifts to serve others and that intentional acts of kindness could have a positive change in the world. For Nicole, her gifts were music and a big heart. With these gifts, she aspired to provide real comfort, hope, and healing to those experiencing adversity and inspired others to do the same.

Adopt-A-Family

The IVC Adopt-a-Family program provides assistance to low-income students and their families during the holiday season. Donated funds provide food for a holiday dinner and toys for the children of our students. All gifts are welcome and appreciated.

Food Resource Center

Food Resource Center

The IVC Food Resource Center is a free, confidential service aiming to provide registered students with the appropriate resources to manage a sufficient, healthy diet. The program provides short-term relief and offers referrals for additional community support and ongoing assistance with food insecurity.