Connect with your community

Align your passion with purpose and make
a meaningful impact in Ventura County.

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Bridge social gaps

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Unite communities

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Make life better for many

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Find your purpose

Whatever drives you to make a difference, there are lots of ways to do it.
Read on for more information, resources, and guidance.

By giving through your community foundation, you are getting:

Tackle social issues

Start a fund to address problems like climate change, animal welfare or disaster relief.

Give back to others

Support people in our community through various initiatives and help make their lives better.

Gain inner satisfaction

Enjoy the unparalleled feeling that comes from knowing you’ve put smiles on faces.

Donor FAQ

YES! Therefore any donation to VCCF or a VCCF fund is a charitable donation under the Tax ID 77-0165029.

VCCF Animal
Welfare Fund

Shortly before the pandemic, VCCF was fortunate to obtain...

Isabella Project - Early childhood education

In Ventura County, over 22,000 children are between ages 3...

Caregiver
initiative

VCCF recognizes important role family caregivers play in our...

Initiatives

Initiatives

VCCF Animal
Welfare Fund

Shortly before the pandemic, VCCF was fortunate to obtain...

Isabella Project - Early childhood education

In Ventura County, over 22,000 children are between ages 3...

Caregiver
initiative

VCCF recognizes important role family caregivers play in our...

Initiatives

Establish your fund with VCCF

Discuss your ideas, discover your options and receive expert guidance through each step of the process.

It’s simple

Creating a fund is easier than you think. It’s not as expensive or time-consuming as forming a private foundation either.

It’s flexible

Gift assets of any kind to address a charitable purpose. Make grants to a variety of organizations and add to funds at any time.

It’s impactful

Work with us to understand community needs and direct your donations to areas that need it most.

Create a lasting legacy!

Your donations will change lives in Ventura County now and in the future.

Shape your charitable story. Invest in what you love.

The Merewether community fund

Loretta and Mike Merewether are active philanthropists in Ventura County. The Merewether Community Fund at VCCF supports nonprofit organizations working to build affordable housing. This project was developed through the Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation (CEDC).

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"This community has been our home for many years and has been good to us. Our children and grandchildren all live in this area. We created this fund to further affordable housing development, to support the arts, and to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of people in our community. The fund is flexible in helping us with our estate plans and we love being able to see the results of our giving while we are still alive to be part of it."

Mike Merewether

Become a part of our community

Create an account or log in to make a meaningful impact in Ventura County

Virtual Lunch & Learns

for VCCF donors, board members, nonprofit community, and everyone in Ventura County

Register by using the links below or view recordings and presentations from past sessions by using the links below or at https://vimeo.com/vccf

February 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Trusted Messenger Network Update - TBA
January 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Trusted Messenger Network Update – Mental Health
December 5, 2024 12:00 pm
VCCF Portfolio Performance
Date/time Nonprofit highlights/issue area VCCF update Meeting materials
February 13, 2025 12:00 pmTheatre in Ventura County with New Art City TheatreTrusted Messenger Network Update - TBARegister
January 16, 2025 12:00 pmAddressing Mental Health in Ventura County w/ Teens4Teens Help & Rescue Mission Alliance/LighthouseTrusted Messenger Network Update – Mental HealthView Recording
December 5, 2024 12:00 pmEconomic Outlook & Investments w/ Canterbury ConsultingVCCF Portfolio PerformanceView Recording

Quarterly workshops

for all VCCF donor-clients

Register or view presentations by using the links in the calendar below

Date/time Nonprofit highlights/issue area Meeting materials
March 3, 2022 1:30 pmTransfer of Wealth in Ventura CountyView Recording
July 21, 2022 1:30 pmTransfer of Wealth in Ventura County, Part IIView Recording
January 13, 2022 1:00 pmNonprofit Financial AnalysisView Recording

Driven by a desire for change

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Driven by a desire for change

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Driven by a desire for change

“Seeing the difference a small amount of money can make is really humbling. Wonderful!”

Contact us today to discuss the difference you can make

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