Foundation Profile

THE SOCSA FOUNDATION was founded in 2000 to support the SOCSA Academy in fundraising and volunteer endeavors. The mission of the Foundation is to support the SOCSA Academy’s educational and artistic mission, goals, and financial needs through fundraising and related operational administration and activities.

FOUNDATION HISTORY

In October 2000, the SOCSA Foundation was established to raise funds to support the SOCSA Academy, and towards that, the Foundation received 501(c) (3) non-profit organization status. In 2001, the First American Financial Corporation Foundation became SOCSA’s first corporate sponsor. In 2003, the Allergan Foundation sponsorship followed.

This year, we are proud to be celebrating the Tenth Year Anniversary of SOCSA at Dana Hills High School.

SOCSA FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES

To assist with the financial needs inherent in arts education, the SOCSA Foundation works with the Academy through the efforts of the Foundation Board and the many parent volunteers organizing fundraising activities some of which are ongoing throughout the year, and also make corporate and supporter contact, handle publicity, and the membership dues records of the enrollment. This last school year, discussion with the administration regarding the need for a new performing and visual arts building on the Dana Hills High School Campus was formally clarified and explored. A building campaign is being developed.

The Foundation Offices are within the SOCSA Academy Offices at Room 101, Dana Hills High School, 33333 Street of the Golden Lantern, Dana Point, California, 92629.

FOUNDATION CORPORATE SPONSORS

Since 2001
The First American Financial Corporation Foundation

Since 2003
The Allergan Foundation

Since 2004
The City of Laguna Niguel
The Irvine Company
The Professional Resources
Renato’s
Union Bank of California Foundation
The UPS Store
Warner Brothers


Since 2005
All American Mini Storage
Bechtel Corporation
Boand Family Foundation
The Coffee Importers
Countrywide Loans Home Loan
Walter and Mary Frome
Marion Knott-Montapert
Moiso Living Trust
SOKA
Southern California Edison
Taylor Woodrow Homes
WellPoint Associates
Warner Brothers


Since 2006
Aquatic Technologies
The Allergan Foundation
The Brig Restaurant
Dana Point Fine Arts
Edison International
Fidelity National Title
First American Title
FM Electric
Friess Construction Group
The Frome Family Foundation
Ronald B. Hanson
Diane Harkey
Krudwig Masonry
Lexus Mission Viejo
Wendy Lockwood-Larson
Michael J. Tile and Stone
Pacific Mercantile Bank
Patrick & Suzanne Tidalgo
Mr. and Mrs. Neil Watt
Gary and Cheryl Williams
Tom Wilson
Alan Wickstrom
Since 2007:
The Frome Family Foundation
The City of Dana Point
The City of Laguna Niguel
The Plotkin Foundation
The Kohan Family
Fidelity National Title
Diane Harkey
BuildingOnline
The Brig Restaurant
Lexus Mission Viejo
Gary and Cheryl Williams Family
Patrick & Suzanne Tidalgo
The Richter Family
Michael J. Tile and Stone
The Uplinger Family

Since 2008:
eManage Law
Fullerton Bank
John and Julia Hardaway
PIMCO Foundation


MAJOR FOUNDATION FUND RAISING ACTIVITES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Each year, the Foundation has two major fund raising events.

Annual Benefactor and Underwriting Reception – In March, 2005, held at the facilities of First American Financial Corporation, the Foundation invited donors, corporate benefactors, dignitaries, supporters, deans and other representatives and faculty of arts departments of educational institutions in Southern California to be entertained by the performing arts (including instrumental, dance, theatrical, and musical theatre) and by an exhibition of the visual arts by our SOCSA students. During this event, the Foundation formally kicked off an ongoing SOCSA Capital Needs Campaign and in doing so raised over $13,000 towards, to name a few, needs such as a dance floor, a new light board, visual arts supplies, and instruments for our instrumental music department.

Annual Silent Auction and Hooray for Hollywood 2005 Showcase – In June 2005, the Foundation held its Annual Silent Auction including art exhibits from the Visual Arts of SOCSA and performances in a showcase season finale as well as during the silent auction section of the evening by the Performing Arts of SOCSA. This event raised over $20,000.

SOCSA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Foundation has established an annual scholarship program by recognizing and awarding five $500 scholarships, including the Spirit of SOCSA Award, and one Donald Kennedy $1000 scholarship to graduating SOCSA students each year.

We thank you for your continued support of the South Orange School of the Arts,
the only performing and visual arts Academy in Capistrano Unified School District.