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The Dr. Carreon Foundation has been recognized as the Outstanding Philanthropic Organization of the Year for 2026 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Desert Cities Chapter. During its National Philanthropy Day celebration, held Friday, November 6, 2026, at Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, the AFP presented the prestigious award to Dr. Carreon Foundation.
The esteemed recognition honors the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to philanthropy and its commitment to making a difference for students throughout the Coachella Valley to pursue a higher education.
“Receiving this recognition is an incredible honor and a reflection of the generosity and commitment of everyone who believes in the mission of Dr. Carreon Foundation,” said Executive Director Ricardo Loretta. “Philanthropy is about more than giving; it is about creating opportunities, strengthening our communities and making a lasting difference in people’s lives.”
The award comes at an especially exciting time for the Foundation as it prepares to open its scholarship application process in December. In 2026, the Foundation awarded a record-breaking $360,000 in scholarships to 120 students. The goal is to increase these awards in 2027.
The Foundation has now provided nearly $3 million in scholarships to almost 1,420 students since it was established in 1991. Recipients have attended schools locally and across the country, including College of the Desert, CSUSB Palm Desert, University of Southern California, UCLA, MIT, and Harvard University, to name a few.
About Dr. Carreón Foundation
The late Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreón established the Dr. Carreón Foundation prior to his death in 1991, to enable Americans of Mexican ancestry to become the best they can through education. In 2023, the scholarship program expanded to include assistance to all other minority ethnicities, such as Black, Asian, Indian, and Native American. The Dr. Carreón Foundation Board of Directors has dedicated its efforts and resources to carry out Dr. Carreón’s vision, which was to help people “be the greatest Americans possible.”
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