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SIXTEEN YEARS H e l p i n g t H o s e W H o
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DREAM
CELEBRATING 16 YEARS OF GIVING
On behalf of the board of directors of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation, we are pleased to present this
biannual report of the activities of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation for 2014 and 2015.
These have been two extraordinary years for the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation. In 2015, the foundation
completed 16 years of giving in its communities across the United States, totaling almost $12 million.
Established in 1999 to support the communities where the company has a business presence, the
foundation has focused its funding on STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics –
along with supporting local community causes.
In 2015, the foundation changed its name from the GenCorp Foundation to the Aerojet Rocketdyne
Foundation to align itself with the corporation’s identity. Its mission remains the same: Support the
communities where our employees live, work and volunteer.
In 2015, the foundation distributed $558,253 in grants, scholarships and matching gifts. The foundation
made 113 STEM grants, awarded 32 scholarships and matched 317 employee gifts totaling $140,000 to
K-12 schools and universities.
The foundation is proud of its many long-term partnerships and their accomplishments. We will highlight
five of these grantees and you will read their stories in this report.
Besides funding STEM-based nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools, the foundation supports local
rocketry and robotics teams. The board commends the many Aerojet Rocketdyne employees who
volunteer their time and expertise in mentoring these teams.
Since 2003, the foundation has paid the administrative fees in the company’s employee giving campaign,
so 100% of employees’ donations go to the nonprofit organization or school our employees pledge to.
The foundation also matches employees’ gifts to K-12 schools and universities through its Educational
Gift Matching Program.
Along with the efforts of Aerojet Rocketdyne employees across the United States who volunteer their
time and expertise in serving on nonprofit boards, mentoring students and teaching classes, the Aerojet
Rocketdyne Foundation will continue to focus on engaging students in STEM careers. We do this by
supporting teachers in igniting student interest in STEM and funding organizations that deliver quality
STEM programming.
John Schumacher
Sara Minnehan
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation President
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Director
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MISSION
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s mission is to support the communities where the company has a
business presence. Over the years, as the company has divested and acquired business units, the geographic
scope of the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation has changed. The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s primary
giving focus is education, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
education. It also funds in the areas of health and human services, civic and environmental projects, and arts
and culture.
In 2014-2015, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation made contributions in 14 communities across the United
States: Huntsville, AL; Camden, AR; Sacramento, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Vernon, CA; Washington DC; West
Palm Beach, FL; Stennis, MS; Carlstadt, NJ; Socorro, NM; Jonesborough, TN; Gainesville, VA; Orange, VA;
and Redmond, WA.
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EDUCATION
Encouraging the next generation...
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s primary giving focus is education, specifically STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics –
education. Through grants, scholarships and matching gifts, the foundation has contributed almost $12 million to education since 2000.
Recipients include not only K-12 schools and universities, but also science centers, museums and after-school educational programs.
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation is
pleased to support the Increased Recruitment
of Emerging STEM Students (InSPIRESS)
project, associated with the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The
InSPIRESS project provides the opportunity for high school students
to design and develop a scientific payload for a conceptual NASA
planetary science mission-of-interest via an engineering design
challenge. Over the course of a semester, teams of high school
students determine the science objective(s) of their payload in order
to develop engineering requirements, develop alternative solutions
and down-select using decision analysis techniques, apply science
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and mathematical theories to their payload’s concept of operations
in order to determine key design parameters, and understand the
importance of effective engineering communication via reports and
briefings delivered to external professional review boards. Now in
its seventh year, the InSPIRESS project has seen dramatic growth,
from 27 to more than 500 participating students per year, in North
Alabama, Southern Tennessee, Charleston, South Carolina, El
Paso, Texas, and the Fargo, North Dakota area. Additional outreach
efforts by InSPIRESS participants have impacted more than 55,000
students from local middle and elementary schools, by revealing the
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exciting opportunities offered by STEM.
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Through the InSPIRESS project, participating students
understand the interdependencies of STEM, the roles and
responsibilities of STEM professionals, and the benefits to
society that STEM provides. By solving a large, complex
problem, students gain the confidence to pursue a STEM
career. Via this educational experience, we hope to increase the
awareness of, and the interest in, STEM as a career path for
all students.
InSPIRESS is based at the University of Alabama in Huntsville,
and while its primary funding comes from NASA’s Marshall
Space Flight Center, it could not operate without the support
of the local aerospace community, including the Aerojet
Rocketdyne Foundation.
2014-2015 GRANT RECIPIENTS
We salute these nonprofit organizations and schools for the work
they do to keep our communities vibrant and healthy.
EDUCATION
Aerospace Museum of California
American Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics
AIAA, Sacramento Section
American Association of University Women
American River Conservancy
American River Natural History Association
American River Parkway Foundation
Arkansas STEM Coalition
Auburn Middle School
Battlefield High School
Bay High School
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Calhoun Community College
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State Wildlife Foundation
Camden Fairview High School
Capital Airshow Group
Center for Excellence in Education
Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Chaminade College Preparatory High School
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INNOVATE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Support minds thinking in new ways.
SAU Engineering
In late 2014, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation committed $40,000 over a two-year period for
the newly established engineering program at Southern Arkansas University located in Magnolia,
Arkansas. The first check was delivered on Sept. 25, 2014, and the final installment was presented
Oct. 20, 2015.
Board member and Vice President Continuous Improvement Project, Operations, Rob Shenton,
personally delivered each $20,000 installment of this commitment. “The SAU Engineering program is
a great opportunity for South Arkansas, not only for SAU, but for our company,” said Rob. “Having
engineers from this area is key to us.”
Southern Arkansas University has expressed overwhelming gratitude and appreciation for the
foundation’s generous gift. The College of Science and Engineering earmarked the funds for needed
equipment for use in the soon to be completed Solid Mechanics Lab. A Comprehensive Material
Testing System was purchased with the funds provided by the grant.
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Churchill I.B. Boosters
Columbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center
Culpeper Robotics
David Crockett High School
Davis High School
De Lisle Elementary School
DIY Girls
Eastlake High School
East Tennessee State University
Education Foundation for Aerospace
Education Foundation of Martin County
Education Foundation of Palm Beach County
Elliott Ranch Elementary School
Expanding Your Horizons
Explore Mars
Fauquier High School
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
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Grant Recipients continued from page 6
Folsom Lake College
Friends of the Socorro Public Library
Germanna Community College
Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails
Governor’s School at Innovation Park
Granite Bay High School
Green Valley Elementary School
Hampton High School
Hancock County School District
Harmony Grove Public Schools
Harvey Mudd College
HATS/ STEDTRAIN
Hendrix College
Highland School
High Tech Los Angeles
Holy Trinity School
Humboldt State University
IGNITE Worldwide
INFINITY Science Center
Ingraham High School
J.F. Drake State Technical College
James Madison University
James McKee Elementary School
Kettle Run High School
Kennedy High School
Lake Washington Schools Foundation
Latinas in STEM
Little Oak Middle School
Locust Grove Middle School
Longwood University
Magdalena Municipal Schools
Mid-America Science Museum
Millionaire Mind Kids
Mountain Vista Governor’s School for Science, Math &
Technology
Museum of Flight Foundation
National Defense Industrial Association
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
New Mexico Tech
NextEd
Northeast State Community College Foundation
Northern Virginia Community College Educational
Foundation
Northshore High School
Oaks Christian School
Oakton High School Robotics Rocketry Jets
Old Dominion University
Orange County Educational Foundation
Osborn High School
Ouachita Area United Fund
Pacific Science Center
Pearl River County School District
Picayune School District
Powerhouse Science Center
Prince William County Schools Foundation
Raisbeck Aviation High School
Riverview STEM Academy
Roberts Family Development Center
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Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Regional Science & Engineering Fair
Foundation
Sacramento Valley Conservancy
San Marcos High School
School of Engineering & Sciences
Science Buddies
SCI-QUEST Science Center
Sierra College Foundation
Silva Valley Elementary School
Skyline High School
Smackover High School
Society of Women Engineers, Sacramento Valley
Section
Socorro Consolidated Schools
Socorro High School
Soil Born Farms
South Florida Science Center
South Lakes High School
Southeast Florida Society of Women Engineers
Southern Arkansas University Foundation
Southern Arkansas University Technology Foundation
Spotsylvania High School
St. Catherine of Siena School
St. John the Baptist Catholic School
St. Mark’s Lutheran School
STEM Expo
Sulphur Springs School
Suncoast Community High School
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SUCCEED
Giving youth the opportunity.
Grant Recipients continued from page 7
SySTEMic Solutions
Teach for America
Team 1912 Booster Club
The School District of Palm Beach County
The Schools Foundation
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science &
Technology
Tusculum College
United States Space & Rocket Center
University of Alabama in Huntsville Foundation
University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Arkansas
University of California, Davis
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Central Arkansas
University of Central Florida
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of Virginia
University of Washington
US FIRST
Utah State University
Virginia Tech
Washington Aerospace Scholars Foundation
Washington County QUEST Foundation
Washington Space Grant Consortium
Weber School District Foundation
Weber State University
West View School
White Rock Elementary School
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Center for Food Action
Culpeper Food Closet
Disabled American Veterans
Food Bank of North Alabama
Good Samaritan Ministries
Guadalupe Center
Loaves & Fishes – Mustard Seed School
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Los Angeles Mission
Marine Toys for Tots
Next Move
Northern Virginia Family Service
Northwest Harvest, King County
Puerto Seguro
Salvation Army, Mississippi Gulf Coast
Salvation Army of Palm Beach County
Shining Hands
Socorro Storehouse
The C.A.L.L.
Toys for Tots, Everett
Transitional Housing BARN
St. Johns Program for Real Change
Stanford Settlement
United Way of Washington County
Volunteers of America
CIVIC
American River Parkway Foundation
Friends of Lakes Folsom and Natoma
International Guiding Eyes
DIASTER RELIEF
American Red Cross, Arkansas
American Red Cross, Gold Country Region
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
American Red Cross, Western WA Region
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DAVID CROCKETT HIGH SCHOOL
A grant from the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
supported a community STEAM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) family fun night at
David Crockett High School located in Jonesborough,
Tennessee. The event provided a fantastic experience
for K-12 grade students and their parents from the
Washington County Tennessee school system.
A variety of local companies participated in the event
including representatives from Aerojet Ordnance
Tennessee (AOT). Several Aerojet Rocketdyne
employees shared information with visiting students
and parents at the LEGO station. The LEGO station
attracted students who enjoy building, creating and
engineering structures and prototypes.
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Scholarships
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Scholarship Program awards four-year
scholarships to employees’ children. In 2014, nine students received
scholarships and in 2015, 10 students received scholarships. Congratulations!
2014 National Merit Scholarship Winners
Christopher Kaminski
Son of Robert Kaminski,
West Palm Beach
Alexander Loh
Son of Hai-Tien Loh, Los Angeles
2014 Special Scholarship Recipients
Qiaoman Chen
Son of Joy Man, Redmond
Kaitlyn Jakubek
Daughter of Matthew Jakubek, Redmond
Kayla DiMicco
Daughter of John DiMicco, Redmond
Brian Nguyen
Son of Dr. Thong Van Nguyen, Sacramento
Katrina Hill
Daughter of Gregory Hill, Sacramento
Natalia Smith
Daughter of Kevin Smith, Sacramento
Ty Taylor
Son of Kerri Taylor, Camden
2015 National Merit Scholarship Winner
Lindsay Richards
Daughter of Cuyler Richards,
West Palm Beach
2015 Special Scholarship Recipients
Jacqueline Greisen
Daughter of Doug Greisen, Redmond
Laura Isbell
Daughter of Daron Isbell, Gainesville
Chelsea Larkin
Daughter of James Larkin,
West Palm Beach
Christina Lowery
Daughter of Mark Lowery, Orange
Jamie Paulus
Daughter of Thomas Paulus,
West Palm Beach
Samantha Wilson
Daughter of Lisa Bayne, Los Angeles
Kelly Wucherer
Daughter of Edward Wucherer, Redmond
Emily Yan
Daughter of Mary Yan, Los Angeles
Holly McDavid
Daughter of Bruce and Dana McDavid,
West Palm Beach
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Additional booths included a biology booth with a
variety of insects, spiders and snakes, the chemistry
department booth with ice cream science and flubber,
the David Crockett High School welding students
engineered a generator and simple motor, the robotics
club displayed robots for viewing, and mathematical
pattern blocks were the challenge for those who like
puzzles.
Due to the generosity of local community partners,
including the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation and AOT,
David Crockett High School was able to share the
power of STEAM with approximately 150 students and
their families. Through this event, we hope to have
sparked an interest in local students who wish to pursue
future careers in the STEAM fields.
PARTNER
Together anything is possible.
STEM2 Mentoring Program
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation is pleased to support a new STEM
mentoring program that was created by a partnership that includes
Florida Atlantic University’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center,
the Palm Beach County STEM Education Council and the Education
Foundation of Palm Beach County. The innovative program known
as STEM2­—Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and
Mentoring—provides a comprehensive approach to STEM education
through mentoring and exposure to STEM professions that helps create
a pipeline of participation that extends from middle school through high
school and college and eventually, a career in a STEM-related field.
The ultimate goal of the program is to familiarize students with different
careers within STEM and create connections that will
encourage students to choose STEM careers in the future.
and general school issues. Participating high school students also
earn community service for assisting the mentors and middle school
students.
Once the program is fully established, it is anticipated that middle
school students will move on to become assistant mentors in high
school, and those who served as assistant mentors will advance
through college and join the STEM workforce.
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation looks forward to this program
making a significant impact on the success of students in Palm Beach
County, Florida.
Our nation is faced with a shortage of qualified STEM
workers. This failure is largely rooted in the inability to
engage youth, especially underserved youth, in STEM
education and careers.
STEM2 acts to harness the combined success of outof-school STEM programs and mentoring on academic
performance. STEM2 recruits STEM professionals to work
with middle school students participating in afterschool
science clubs. At least one hour of mentoring time is
provided per week for the length of the school year. In
addition to planned afterschool activities, students will be
exposed to STEM-based field trips to introduce them to a
variety of STEM occupations.
High school students are recruited as assistant mentors
who take on more of a “big brother/big sister” role in
helping students with portfolio development, homework
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Educational Gift Matching Program
We are pleased to match employee gifts dollar for dollar up to $3,000 to K-12 schools and universities.
Adolfo Camarillo High School
A. G. Richardson Elementary School
Agoura High School
American Jewish University
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Andrew Carnegie Middle School
Archbishop Murphy High School
Arizona State University Foundation
Ashbrook Independent School
Aspen Academy
Bastyr University
Baylor College of Medicine
Benjamin Private School
Bishop O’Connell High School
Boston University
Bothell High School
Brandeis University
Bridges Charter School
Brigham Young University
Bryant Elementary School
Bucknell University
Bush School
Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
Cal Poly State University Foundation
Calabasas High School
California Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University
California Montessori
California Polytechnic State University
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Francisco
Calvin College
Camden Christian Academy
Camden Fairview High School
Camden Fairview Middle School
Camino Union School
Canyon Park Junior High School
Carnegie Mellon University
Central Michigan University
Chaminade College Preparatory
Chaparral Elementary
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Chapman University
Christian Brothers High School
Claremont Graduate University
Colby College
Colfax High School
College of William & Mary Foundation
Columbia University
Community College of Philadelphia Foundation
Cordova High School
Cornell University
Cottonwood Valley Charter School
Courtyard Private School
Covenant College
Cristo Rey High School
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper Middle School
Denison University
Drexel University
Duke University
Eastern Nazarene College
Eastern View High School
Edgewood High School
El Dorado Adventist School
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REVITALIZE
COMMUNITY
Investing in where we live and work.
2014-2015 Red Cross Disaster Relief Efforts
As in recent years past, several disasters unfortunately struck during the
2014-2015 years. Through the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s disaster
relief matching program, we provided funding to the earthquake relief efforts
in Nepal, Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, the Oso, Washington mudslide
and the west coast wildfires. The foundation contributed $77,940 in matching
grants to the American Red Cross. Combined with employee donations, the
total contributed to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund in 2014 &
2015 was $157,241. Since 2001, foundation matching has provided $265,494
to the American Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts, in addition to employees’
donations.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Emerald Hill Elementary
Epiphany Catholic School
Ernest Lawrence Middle School
Escondido Christian School
Eureka Schools Foundation
Everglades Elementary
Evergreen School
Fauquier High School
First Place School
Florida State University Foundation
Floyd T. Binns Middle School
Folsom High School
Folsom Lake College
Folsom Middle School
Fordyce High School
Fort Lewis College Foundation
Galt High School
Geneva College
George Mason University Foundation
George Washington Carver High School
George Washington University
Georgia Tech Foundation
Germanna Community College Educational Foundation
Gettysburg College
GHS Academy
Gold Ridge Elementary School
Gold River Discovery Center School
Golden Hills School
Gonzaga University
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Grace Miller Elementary School
Granada Hills Charter High School
Grand Valley State University
Grant High School
Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary
Greenhills Elementary School
Hampton High School
Harding University
Harmony Grove Public Schools
Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute
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Highland School
Hillsdale College
Holy Family School
Holy Trinity School
Howard University
Humboldt State University Advancement Foundation
Iowa State University Foundation
James Madison University Foundation
Jesuit High School
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University Foundation
Kate Waller Barrett Elementary
La Reina High School
Lafayette College
Lawrence Gifted Magnet
Lewis & Clark College
Liberty High School
Little Red School House
Los Rios Foundation
Louisa County Middle School
Louisville High School
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Gift Matching Program continued from page 12
Loyola Marymount University
Madison Elementary
Mann Elementary School
Markham Middle School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters College and Seminary
Mayfield Senior School
McDonogh School
McKnight Middle School
Meadow Park Elementary
Meridian Community College Foundation
Millsaps College
Mississippi School for Math & Science
Mississippi State
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Montana State University Foundation
Montgomery County Community College
Mount Saint Mary’s Academy
Newbury Park High School
Northwest University
Northwestern University
Oak Chan Elementary
Oak Ridge High School
Oaks Christian School
Occidental College
O’Dea High School
Oregon Tech Foundation
Oswego College Foundation
Our Lady of the Lake School
Palm Beach Gardens School
Palm Bech Atlantic University
Pennsylvania State University
Pleasant Grove Middle School
Pope John Paul Catholic High School
Porter Ranch Community School
Presentation School
Princeton University
Purdue Foundation
Quinnipiac University
Radford University Foundation
Rappahannock County High School
Reed Institute
Regents of the University of Michigan
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roessler-Chadwick Foundation
Rolling Hills Middle School
Rose Hulman Institute of Technology
Sacramento Country Day School
Sacramento Waldorf School
Sacred Heart Parish School
Saint Brendan School
Saint Catherine of Siena Parish School
Saint Croix Lutheran High School
Saint Francis High School
Saint John Notre Dame School
Saint Joseph School
Saint Louise Parish School
Saint Mark’s High School
Saint Mary Elementary School
Saint Mary of the Assumption
Saint Olaf College
Saint Patrick School
Saint Peter Claver School
San Juan Unified School District
Sandra J Gallardo Elementary School
Saratoga Central Catholic High School
Seattle Preparatory School
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Sierra Canyon School
Sierra College
Simpson College
Snow College Foundation
Southern Illinois University Foundation
St. Augustine Academy
St. John Vianney School
St. Lobre Indian School
St. Marys College
St. Mels School
St. Paul High School
Stanford University
Stevens Institute of Technology Trustees
Suffield Academy
Summit Christian School
Sutter Middle School
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech Foundation
The University of Chicago
Thiel College
Thomas Aquinas College
Township Elementary
Trustees of Tufts College
Tulane Educational Foundation
United States Naval Academy Foundation
University of California, Berkeley Foundation
University of California, Davis Foundation
University of California, Los Angeles Foundation
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Central Arkansas Foundation
University of Connecticut
University of Florida Foundation
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University of Hartford
University of Hawaii
University of Illinois Foundation
University of Iowa Foundation
University of Mary Washington Foundation
University of Maryland Foundation
University of Miami
Univerisity of Michigan
University of Minnesota Foundation
University of Nebraska Foundation
University of Nevada Reno Foundation
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon Foundation
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rio Grande
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of South Florida
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee
University of the Pacific
University of Utah
University of Virginia
University of Washington Foundation
University of Wisconsin Foundation
University of Wyoming Foundation
USAFA Endowment
USF Foundation
Utah State University
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Ventana Ranch Elementary School
Victory Christian School
Virginia Engineering Foundation
Virginia Tech Foundation
Vista Del Lago High School
VMI Foundation
Wakefield School
Warren County High School
Warren County Middle School
Washington State University
Wellesley College
West Creek Academy
West Virginia University Foundation
Western Reserve Academy
Western Washington University Foundation
Westmont College
Whatcom Community College
William Jessup University
Woodinville Montessori School
Woodland Hills Elementary
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
IGNITE
Shaping the curiosity of young minds.
SySTEMic Solutions
SySTEMic Solutions is Northern Virginia Community College’s STEM
outreach organization. Its objective is to inspire students and build
the STEM workforce of the future. This is accomplished by directing
programs such as summer STEM camps, robotics competitions and
other science focused initiatives. In order to help accomplish this
effort, they work with local school systems, universities, employers and
business organizations throughout the region.
Program Manager Josh Labrie says “it’s about relationships, inspiration
and skill. If we can capture the minds of young students and inspire
them in STEM, then we have established relationships that will foster a
desire for students to achieve their dreams in the STEM fields.”
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation started its association with
SySTEMic Solutions in 2010 and has supported its programs with
direct funding. Two years ago, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation also
decided there was a need to support elementary and middle school
programs. In trying to determine which of the many local schools to
support, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation in Gainesville turned to
the staff at SySTEMic Solutions because they have great connections
with science administrators and teachers at local schools.
As a result of their combined efforts, local elementary and middle school
STEM funding has been provided for the past two years. In 2015,
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation in Gainesville supported VEX robotics
teams at Buckland Mills and Glenkirk Elementary Schools, and helped
purchase engineering program supplies for Piney Branch Elementary
School. In addition, they funded teacher training for the Project Lead
the Way LAUNCH program at the Pennington Traditional School. At the
middle school level, they provided funds to Metz Middle School so they
could start a Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) team.
Through the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation, SySTEMic Solutions and
Aerojet Rocketdyne Gainesville are working together to inspire students
who love STEM. It’s a great relationship.
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Saluting the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Board of Directors
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation is governed by a board of directors made up of
executives from Aerojet Rocketdyne and its parent company who volunteer their time and
expertise in guiding the foundation’s activities. The board is responsible for the financial
health of the foundation’s investment portfolio, developing policies and procedures that
govern the foundation, as well as approving grants and allocating funds. Board members
also represent the foundation in their local communities by presenting grant checks and
hosting scholarship dinners for National Merit Scholarship recipients and their families.
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
Site Representatives—
Boots on the ground
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation provides
funding in every Aerojet Rocketdyne
community. At each site, a local representative
manages the partnerships between local
nonprofit organizations and schools and
the foundation. These Aerojet Rocketdyne
employees maintain relationships with
grantees, develop annual giving plans and
present foundation checks including media
coverage. The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
board of directors commends these
representatives for their dedication to giving
back in their communities.
Camden, AR - Sonya Archer
President
John Schumacher
Vice President,
Washington Operations
Vice President
and Secretary
Chris Conley
Vice President
Safety, Health &
Environment
Treasurer
David Fox
Director
Financial Reporting
Director
Christine Cooley
Senior Director
RL10 Product Line
Carlstadt, NJ – Lorraine Kunz
Gainesville, VA – Nina Falci
Huntsville, AL – Gene Goldman and
Carla Bossard
Jonesborough, TN – Mary Jane Greene
Los Angeles, CA - Bill Munsch
Orange, VA – Julia Dyke
Redmond, WA – Joyce Armstrong
Sacramento, CA – Sara Minnehan
Socorro, NM – Kathy Spring
Stennis, MS – Mike McDaniel
Vernon, CA – Fernando Vivero
Washington, D.C. – Roxanne Ledbetter
Director
David Hatch
Vice President &
Chief Operating Officer,
Easton Development
Company, LLC
Director
Roger Myers
Executive Director
Advanced In-Space
Programs, Advanced
Space Programs
Director
Rob Shenton
Vice President
Continuous Improvement
Project, Operations
Director
Sara Minnehan
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West Palm Beach, FL – Todd McConnell
Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation
P.O. Box 15619
Sacramento, CA 95852-0619
arfoundation@rocket.com
www.aerojetrocketdyne.com
The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation is an
independent nonprofit philanthropic organization
established by Aerojet Rocketdyne in 1999.
As a California nonprofit public benefit corporation,
the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation’s tax-exempt
identification number is 68-0441559.
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