Carreón

Foundation

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams, regardless of their background.

Founded in 1991, the Carreón Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underprivileged students in the Coachella Valley and surrounding area.

Carreón

Foundation

We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their dreams, regardless of their background.

Founded in 1991, the Carreón Foundation provides financial assistance and support to underprivileged students in the Coachella Valley and surrounding area.

May 15, 2026

Dr. Carreon Foundation Awarded Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for 2026

Dr. Carreon Foundation was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Coachella Valley Chapter as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization for 2026.

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We welcome donations of any amount and for any purpose that supports our mission. If you choose to make a donation, we would love to hear what inspired your gift. Please share your story with us by emailing carreonfoundation@gmail.com.

For Students

The Carreón Foundation awards scholarships to deserving students in the Eastern Inland Empire headed to a community college, university or trade school.

For Donors

Our efforts rely on donations to fund more scholarships every year and to continue to support Scholarship alumni throughout their higher education journey. Many donations are matched by the Carreón Foundation and OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $2 for every $1 donated.

About the Carreón Foundation

The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Carreón Foundation in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can be through education. With the leadership of a committed volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation continues to dedicate efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision of “helping underprivileged communities of the Coachella Valley”, and has expanded our scholarships to support students of African, Native American, and Asian ethnicities.

Focus

The Foundation focuses on the following areas

Focus

The Foundation focuses on the following areas

In the News

College of the Desert

What Students Are Saying

“In my senior year of high school I got my first scholarship that helped me go through college. Dr. Carreón Foundation not only helped me get to college but they also offered their help throughout my four years of college. But it gets better! Now that I’ve graduated, they’re even helping me find a job!”


CHANEL DE LA MORA

“If I hadn’t gotten the Dr. Carreón Foundation Scholarship I wouldnt know where I’d be. This changed the course of my whole academic life. ”


CAROLINA JAUREGUI

“I currently go to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. It’s my freshman year and thanks to the Dr. Carreón Foundation I was able to achieve that dream. ”


JAE MORAGA

Impact

Achievements to Date

Impact

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125 Scholarship Goal

Help us empower the next generation of homegrown leaders. With over 120 students helped this year, our goal is to help 125 next year!

Most donations are matched by Dr. Carreón Foundation and/or OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $3 in scholarships for every $1 contributed by you!

Together we can help today’s youth pursue opportunities for a lifetime.

125 Scholarship Goal

Help us empower the next generation of homegrown leaders. With over 120 students helped this year, our goal is to help 125 next year!

Most donations are matched by Dr. Carreón Foundation and/or OneFuture Coachella Valley, producing up to $2 in scholarships for every $1 contributed by you!

Together we can help today’s youth pursue opportunities for a lifetime.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Organizations

  • 6 Area Rotary Clubs

  • Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
  • Burrtec
  • Casuelas Café
  • Chandi Group USA
  • College of the Desert
  • C-PR Clemens Public Relations
  • CSUSB-Palm Desert
  • Desert Healthcare District
  • El Rancho Meat Market #5
  • Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
  • Franz Tatum Wealth Mgmt
  • Heritage Palms CC HOA
  • JFK Memorial Hospital
  • Las Casuelas Nuevas
  • OneFuture CV
  • Mechanics Bank/Rabobank
  • RAP Foundation
  • SoCal Gas
  • Spencer Foundation
  • Sunline Transit Agency
  • Toyota of the Desert
  • UNICARS Honda
  • Velarde Auto Group
  • Yellowmart
  • Wintec Energy
  • The 9 Coachella Valley Cities

Individuals

  • Bob & Connie Lurie
  • Katie & Dan Royal
  • Dick & Jan Oliphant
  • Dr Carl Cohn
  • Donald Rees
  • DCF Board Members
  • Arnold Kirschenbaum
  • Jordan Schnitzer
  • Frank Jones
  • Andy Capelli
  • Pat Dilorenzo
  • Luke Lavalle
  • The Loretta Family
  • Fred Noble
  • Renajit Chaudrury
  • RIVCO Supervisor V. M. Perez
  • Sherwin Shoraka

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and join over 1,400 Students who have benefited from Carreón Foundation Scholarships.

and join over 1,400 Students who have benefited from Carreón Foundation Scholarships.