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The Sierra Pacific Foundation was established and funded in 1979 by A.A. "Red" Emmerson's father, R.H. "Curly" Emmerson. During the past 18 years the Foundation has provided over three million dollars in Higher Education scholarships to dependent children of SPI employees. The Foundation also contributes to youth activities and other organizations in the communities in which Sierra Pacific Industries has facilities.

 

Mrs. Ida Emmerson, wife of company president A.A. "Red" Emmerson for nearly 41 years, served as president of the Sierra Pacific Foundation until her death in 1996. Red and Ida's daughter, Carolyn Dietz, proudly succeeded her as Foundation president.

 

The Foundation provides information about educational scholarships at all Sierra Pacific Industries offices and facilities. The Foundation also welcomes requests from 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. Contribution request forms may be obtained from the nearest SPI office or by calling (530) 378-8000. Questions about the Foundation Scholarship Program may be addressed to foundation@spi-ind.com. The Foundation makes contributions to more than one hundred worthy organizations each year.

 

 

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 Shannon Westmoreland, a student at Southern Oregon University, describes the value of receiving a scholarship from the Sierra Pacific Foundation. Her mother works for SPI, and like all other children of employees of the company, Shannon has an opportunity to receive an annual scholarship for post-secondary education.

 

 

 

2012-2013 Scholarship Applications

 

 

 

To learn more about the Foundation's activities, click on one of the links below:

 

The mailing address is:

Sierra Pacific Foundation

PO Box 493842

Redding, CA  96049-3842