Ventura County Community Foundation

Ventura County Community Foundation Connecting people, resources, and solutions to create lasting impact in our shared world. We are committed to a long-term perspective for Ventura County.

Established in 1987, the Ventura County Community Foundation has focused on building philanthropy in our region by stewarding legacies through careful management of the charitable capital entrusted to us. We honor donor intent by protecting endowments forever and we specialize in connecting philanthropic resources with community needs for the benefit of all. We invest in the future through scholarships, grant making, and collaborative partnerships.

Happy World Environment Day!Recently, VCCF was able to attend a TEDx Salon co-curated and hosted by Community Environme...
06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day!

Recently, VCCF was able to attend a TEDx Salon co-curated and hosted by
Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Victoria Riskin of Bluedot Living that centered on climate action and the impact of collective measures. With a focus on sparking discussion in the audience, the content was curated to show real hope, grounded by data and helping to fill the gaps in what action can look like. We encourage you to complete your own climate venn diagram, be a part of the conversation in your community, and support nonprofits that work to strengthen the environment and make it healthier!

VCCF President & CEO Vanessa Bechtel gave a moving keynote presentation with the League of Women Voters of Ventura Count...
06/05/2026

VCCF President & CEO Vanessa Bechtel gave a moving keynote presentation with the League of Women Voters of Ventura County for their Annual Membership Meeting. Focusing on "The Power of Community," Vanessa shared moments in VCCF's history of fostering collaboration in our region, such as the 2020 Census, vaccine outreach and business assistance grants during the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disaster responses, the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund & Coalition, and much more!

Thank you to LWV for welcoming VCCF and for the opportunity to help everyone envision an engaged and thriving community inspired by growing generosity.

Last month, VCCF Board Chair Leah Lacayo and President & CEO Vanessa Bechtel attended the League of California Community...
06/04/2026

Last month, VCCF Board Chair Leah Lacayo and President & CEO Vanessa Bechtel attended the League of California Community Foundations’ Spring Convening in Sacramento. The event brought together community foundation Board Chairs and CEOs from across the state to discuss important community issues. It also provided opportunities to meet with legislatures on topics such as access to highest-quality early childhood education through the Isabella Project, disaster resilience and support for our neighbors in need through the Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund, among other matters.

The annual TEACh Scholars Night was held last week, where our community came together to celebrate and honor the achieve...
06/03/2026

The annual TEACh Scholars Night was held last week, where our community came together to celebrate and honor the achievements of incredible Ventura County foster youth students. The evening was highlighted by inspiring speakers and an overwhelming amount of pride for the student honorees. A beautiful musical performance, and moving words from TEACh Award alum Sophia Jeffe were followed by all the students getting their opportunity to be recognized.

We are so proud of our Ventura County scholars, and to be joined by a community that celebrates and encourages our students to pursue their educational dreams!

06/02/2026

Sponsored adoptions for EVERY pet! We are so excited to participate in this statewide adoption event. California Adopt-a-Pet Day is just around the corner on June 6.

You can meet and fall in love with adoptable animals in Ventura County at the Camarillo & Simi Valley Shelters. Watch shelter dogs in playgroup from 1PM-3PM!

Thanks to the generous support of ASPCA in partnership with CalAnimals, all adoption fees are covered. A big shoutout to California Animal Welfare Association, The San Francisco SPCA, and the ASPCA for their incredible effort in making this event possible!

Visit vcas.us/pets to view our adoptable pets. Sign ups and full adoption process explained at vcas.us/adopt. Appointments will receive priority, but walk-ins are welcome!

Free adoption gift bags will be provided!

Grant applications have now opened for the Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation Charitable Fund! The fund supports nonp...
06/02/2026

Grant applications have now opened for the Swift Memorial Health Care Foundation Charitable Fund! The fund supports nonprofit organizations that assess health care needs or provide health care services to Ventura County residents through community-focused programs, projects, or events. The application closes July 1, 2026 at 5pm PST, so be sure to submit your application before then!

You can find out more at heyor.ca/2whWh4

Last Wednesday, VCCF attended Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation's annual Voices of Hope Gala, supporting t...
06/01/2026

Last Wednesday, VCCF attended Ventura County Family Justice Center Foundation's annual Voices of Hope Gala, supporting their Camp HOPE program. This gathering was filled with inspiring guest speakers and showed us how we can help build brighter futures and healing for those who have suffered from domestic violence and other traumas.

The gala also honored individuals for their contributions to our most vulnerable communities. VCCF would like to send our congratulations to Congresswoman Julia Brownley for being one of this year's nominees! Thank you for your tireless work in uplifting our community!

Learn more about the VCFJCF and Camp HOPE at vcfjcfoundation.org

06/01/2026

Looking for summer plans? We got you covered! ☀️

This summer, grow your nonprofit's fundraising skills through our upcoming workshops!

🗓️ June 10 — Major Gifts 101: Building an Effective & Impactful Program
📍 CLU Oxnard Satellite Campus | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

🗓️ July 9 — Giving USA 2026: A Coffee & Connections Lunchtime Edition
💻 Virtual via Zoom | 12:00 – 1:30 PM W/ Ventura County Community Foundation

🗓️ July 21 — Elements of an Effective Case to Donors
📍 CLU Oxnard Satellite Campus | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Sign up today at www.callutheran.edu/nonprofit — we can't wait to see you there! 💙

As students begin to receive their scholarship awards, we would like to kick off the celebration season by sharing that ...
05/30/2026

As students begin to receive their scholarship awards, we would like to kick off the celebration season by sharing that VCCF has allocated over $2 million in awards! We are so proud of all of Ventura County's students, and so thankful to everyone in our community who has helped lift their dreams up into reality. We have more to come from our scholarship recipients coming soon, so stay tuned!

Last week, the VCCF Board of Directors got together to visit some of the beautiful nature around Ojai! Enjoying an after...
05/28/2026

Last week, the VCCF Board of Directors got together to visit some of the beautiful nature around Ojai! Enjoying an afternoon at Birdsong Ranch in Ojai, we were proud to present a $25,000 award to The Ojai Raptor Center from the VCCF Animal Welfare Fund. We are proud to be able to support them in their efforts to improve our region's wildlife! Our Board followed up this wonderful evening with a day at the Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve, soaking in the scenery and enjoying the majestic beauty found within the grounds. This was a truly wonderful gathering filled with moments that we will all cherish and views we will never forget!

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4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Ste A
Camarillo, CA
93012

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+18059880196

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