Advancing student success and workforce opportunity through philanthropy
The mission of the CCAC Educational Foundation is to support the students and priorities of the Community College of Allegheny County by raising funds, engaging with alumni, stewarding our resources, and supporting the college’s capacity to innovate.
CCAC Educational Foundation
Your gift to the CCAC Educational Foundation helps remove financial barriers for students and strengthen the workforce of southwestern Pennsylvania.
$1.8M
Total scholarship support provided to CCAC students through the Foundation in the 2025-2026 academic year, including grants and partner-funded scholarships.
140+
Individual scholarship funds administered by the CCAC Educational Foundation
$150K+
Emergency financial assistance provided annually through the Student Emergency GAP Fund
27,065
Students served annually by CCAC
646,871
Students educated at CCAC since 2000
90%
of CCAC graduates live and work in the Pittsburgh region
81%
of CCAC students graduate debt-free
Transforming Lives Through Scholarships
Rapid Response for Students in Need
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Ways to Make a Positive Difference & Partner
Additional Ways to Give
Foundation Name, Tax ID, and Mailing Address
Individuals age 70½ or older may be eligible to make a charitable gift directly from an IRA through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD). Please consult your tax advisor or IRA custodian regarding eligibility and requirements.
Many employers match charitable gifts made by their employees, potentially doubling or tripling the impact of a contribution. Check with your employer’s human resources department to learn whether a matching gift program is available and how to submit a request. The Foundation welcomes questions about employer matching gifts.
Alumni Engagement
Give Back to the Place That Helped You Move Forward
CCAC alumni are part of a community whose education has helped shape careers, families, and communities throughout our region and beyond.
The CCAC Educational Foundation invites graduates to stay connected, share their stories, and support the next generation of students. Alumni gifts help provide scholarships, emergency assistance, and academic opportunities that make a meaningful difference.
Whether you make a gift, share your CCAC story, or update your contact information, we welcome the opportunity to stay connected.
Planned and Estate Giving
Planned giving offers a meaningful way to support the future of CCAC while advancing your personal financial and estate planning goals. By including the CCAC Educational Foundation in your long-term plans, you can create a lasting legacy that expands educational opportunity for generations of students.
Some planned gifts may provide tax or other financial benefits. We encourage you to consult your financial and legal advisors and welcome the opportunity to discuss options with you.
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Bequests -
One of the simplest ways to support CCAC is to include the CCAC Educational Foundation in your will or estate plan. -
Life Insurance -
You may designate the CCAC Educational Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing or new life insurance policy.
Let Us Know About Your Plans
If you have included the Foundation in your estate plans, we would welcome the opportunity
to thank you and learn about the priorities most meaningful to you. Notifying the
Foundation is entirely optional and does not create a binding commitment.
About the Foundation
Foundation Overview
Established in 1979, the CCAC Educational Foundation advances the mission of the Community College of Allegheny County by building philanthropic partnerships that support student success, workforce development, and academic innovation.
Through scholarships, emergency aid, grants, and strategic investments in college priorities, the Foundation supports students and programs across CCAC.
The Foundation served as the primary philanthropic partner to the college during the $90 million Pioneering Pittsburgh’s New Workforce Campaign, completed in 2023. Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, the Foundation helps CCAC expand opportunity and strengthen the region’s workforce for generations to come.
Support Student Success at CCAC
Your generosity helps students overcome financial barriers, complete their education, and contribute to the strength of our region’s workforce.
Foundation Legal and Contact Information
Legal name: Community College of Allegheny County Educational Foundation
Federal Tax ID (EIN): 25-1384469
CCAC Educational Foundation | Community College of Allegheny County
808 Ridge Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Foundation Staff
David Hammond, CFRE
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Interim Administrator
Executive Director of Advancement Operations - 412.237.4455
- dhammond@ccac.edu
Kristina Zuccarelli
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Director of Scholarships & Alumni Affairs - 412.237.4649
- kzuccarelli@ccac.edu
Christy Dennison
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Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations - 412.237.6575
- cdennison@ccac.edu
Christian Burchfield
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Development Associate - 412.237.6514
- cburchfield@ccac.edu
Tessa Congo
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Scholarship Administrator - 412.237.4478
- tcongo@ccac.edu