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VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Camarillo, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
77-0165029
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Logo for "VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION"

VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Camarillo, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
77-0165029
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Ventura County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking in Ventura County, California. In 2024, it awarded a total of $9.5 million across 333 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE AND ENABLE PHILANTHROPY TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY FOR GOOD AND FOR EVER.
Total Funding Given

$9.5M

2024
Grantees funded
333
Multi-year grantees
52%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

214

Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
V
Vanessa Bechtel
Board Member
G
Geoff Dean
Board Member
J
Jack Edelstein
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 210 grants, totaling nearly $9.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 330 grantees. Recent grantees include FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS FOUNDATION, and MIXTECO INDIGENA COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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