OUR MISSION
The Columbian Foundation for People with Mental Retardation, Inc. is setting the standard for excellence in providing assistance for education, training and welfare for people with Intellectual Disabilities.

The Foundation will accomplish this mission through innovation, technology, teamwork and the pursuit of unsurpassed service.  We deliver quality service to all of those we serve, regardless of race, creed, color, or gender.

The Foundation will set these standards through a total commitment to quality in people and services.

 

OUR ORGANIZATION
The Columbian Foundation for People with Mental Retardation, Inc. is a nonprofit public benefit California Corporation.  It is organized exclusively for charitable or educational purposes benefiting people with intellectual disabilities.  The Foundation has been found to be in compliance with the provisions of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

OUR HISTORY
The Foundation was incorporated in the State of California in 1988 and has held an annual fund raising drive every year.

In the first twenty-two years, the Foundation has collected over $12-million for people with intellectual disabilities, primarily children.  The long term goal is to reach and exceed $1-million per year in donations.

This money has been collected by Knights of Columbus councils throughout the State of California with the cooperation of many other organizations.  The money collected is returned to organizations in the local community caring for people with intellectual disabilities.  These organizations include learning centers, respite care homes, and recreational programs such as the Special Olympics.