Ventura County Community Foundation



Established in 1987, the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) is a family of charitable funds created by citizens who care deeply about strengthening the community, preserving and expanding its cultural resources, and helping those in need.

Web Address

www.vccf.org


Assets and Giving for Ventura County Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 148,269,326
2018 - 129,116,818
2017 - 126,510,503
Domestic Grants

2019 - 11,681,166
2018 - 6,116,689


    

Recent News from Ventura County Community Foundation


Elena Brokaw takes permanent position at Museum of Ventura County
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

With its director, Vanessa Bechtel, in attendance, the Ventura County Community Foundation responded, committing to a Corporate...more

Brokaw takes permanent position at Museum of Ventura County
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

With its director Vanessa Bechtel in attendance, the Ventura County Community Foundation responded, committing to a Corporate...more

Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Foundation Awards $485000 in Grants
Foundation: Point Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation

The grants will provide support in the areas of youth development, senior services, basic needs, the arts, veteran services, dental care, mental...more

Youth organization receives $25000 grant
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme has received a $25,000 grant from the Ventura County Community Foundation. “This is...more

Museum of Ventura County Elects New Board
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Ventura County Community Foundation

She was president of the Ventura County Community Foundation where she increased assets from $300,000 to more than $70 million in current...more

Collaborative that helps Ventura County military families, vets, looking for new home
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

“Vanessa and the Ventura County Community Foundation worked very hard to accommodate us,” Evans said. “I'm thrilled with what they've offered...more

Bob Benedetto Memorial Scholarship Fund for Social Workers
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

Sponsored by: Ventura County Community Foundation. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or community college student in...more

Stand Down helps homeless veterans get back on their feet
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

Joining the Ventura County Community Foundation as a support organization in 1994, the Martin V. & Marth K. Smith Foundation provides funding...more

Community foundation's blame game doesn't add up
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

For over a decade, I was privileged to serve as president and CEO of the Ventura County Community Foundation and remain proud of what...more

Powwow is this weekend in Moorpark
Foundation: Ventura County Community Foundation

Over the years, its co-sponsors have included the National Endowment for the Arts, California Arts Council, Ventura County Community Foundation...more



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