1988
1988: The First Million After 13 years of steady growth and community building, the Foundation’ s endowment surpasses the $ 1 million milestone.
1992
1992: A Partnership for Health The Foundation partners with the West Pasco Dental Association, raising $ 250,000 to launch the now nationally recognized Dental Hygiene program.
Fifty years after its founding, the PHSC Foundation is a true philanthropic powerhouse. The journey from raising its first million by 1988 to today’ s asset value of over $ 80 million illustrates a half-century of community trust and exponential growth. Fueled by this golden legacy, the Foundation is poised to build upon its success, ensuring it continues to invest in the potential of every student for the next fifty years and beyond.
2000
2000: Exponential Growth The Foundation’ s endowment reaches nearly $ 40 million, demonstrating a period of rapid and significant financial expansion.
2014
2014: A New Name for a New Era The institution officially becomes Pasco-Hernando State College, reflecting its new ability to offer four-year baccalaureate degrees.
Milton O. Jones, Ph. D., with PHSC stakeholders
2022
2022: An Ambitious Goal The College and Foundation launch their largest-ever joint fundraising effort: the“$ 10 million Transform Lives and Invest in Tomorrow” campaign.
2025
2025: A Golden Anniversary The PHSC Foundation celebrates 50 years of service, with total assets exceeding $ 80 million and an unwavering commitment to student success.
Alric C. T. Pottberg and Milton O. Jones, Ph. D.
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