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Welcome!

Welcome to the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® website.


Established in 2001 as the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter, we provide educational programs, scholarships, and services that empower students and families across Silicon Valley.  Explore our initiatives and partner with us through volunteering, attending events, or contributing financially. Together, we can create a lasting impact in the Silicon Valley and beyond!

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Message From the Board President

Welcome to the official website of the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Incorporated® (IRCF).

 

For 25 years, we have been dedicated to improving lives and strengthening our community. Through thoughtful leadership, meaningful partnerships, and timely action, we have developed programs that make a positive difference for individuals and families throughout our region. 

 

As we celebrate this important milestone, we look forward to continuing our work to support children, youth, families, and adults through innovative programs and community centered initiatives.   

 

I invite you to explore our website and discover the many ways you can get involved. Whether through volunteering, attending events, or making a financial contribution, your support helps us create lasting impact in Silicon Valley and beyond.

 

Yours in service,

Melissa Hawkins

President | Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.®

For more than two decades, the Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® has led and supported numerous programs and initiatives dedicated to uplifting our local community. Please click on each program tile to learn more.

Scholarship

The Ivy Rose Community Foundation, Inc.® in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Eta Rho Omega Chapter, proudly presents our annual Scholarship through the African American Baccalaureate Program - celebrating academic excellence, leadership, and community impact among high school seniors of African descent in Santa Clara County. To learn more about the scholarship requirements and eligibility, click below. 

ADDRESS

Ivy Rose Community Foundation

 

P.O. Box 53674

San Jose, CA 95153-3302

 

ircf1908@gmail.com

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Ivy Rose Community Foundation is an IRS 501(c)3 Public Charity. Federal Tax ID Number: 31-1804391

© 2026 Ivy Rose Community Foundation

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