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Why HEEF?:

HEEF is a sound investment for the future of Orange County. Statistics for educational attainment among ethnic populations in the county illustrate the dramatic need to enhance opportunities within the Hispanic community:

Hispanics represent 58 percent of the Orange County population under 18 years of age. By the year 2020, the Hispanic community is projected to grow to 50 percent of the total population.
Hispanic students comprise 47% of the Orange County student K-12 population. Fourteen percent, 14%, of Hispanic students enter the CA State University and the University of California their first year out of high school, compared to Filipinos at 43%; Asians at 36%; African American at 19%; White-non Hispanic origin at 19%; and Native Americans at 11%.

Ensuring Stability for the Future

Because the fund has been established as an endowment, only earned income is available for distribution. The principal remains intact as a core investment that will support the Hispanic community forever.

Accountability

HEEF is a component fund of the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF), which was founded in 1989 to serve as a charitable organization for local needs. OCCF's investment guidelines ensure the best return possible while protecting the Fund's principal. An annual audit by an independent firm is conducted to further ensure the Foundation’s integrity.