About Ventura College Foundation
Laying the Foundation
for Success
Established in 1983, the Foundation is one of the most successful community college foundations in California, having raised over $48 million dollars for Ventura College and its students.
Through this support, the Ventura College Foundation transforms students' lives through education by providing innovative and vital resources and financial support. The Foundation collaborates with Ventura College to enhance human potential, civic engagement, careers, and academic success of students enabling their effective impact and legacy on the college, local workforce, and our community.
The Foundation is seeking individuals, corporations, and foundations who wish to invest in education. By improving education, together we can enhance the quality of life and commerce in our county.
Programs & Events
- VC Promise Tuition & Enrollment Fee Assistance for 1st & 2nd Year Students
- VC Basic Needs
- General Scholarships
- Phoenix Scholarships for Re-entry & Veteran students
- Textbook & Equipment Lending Support
- Weekend Marketplace
- Ventura College Campus Programs & Corporate Partnership Support
Foundation Financials & Governing Documents
The Ventura College Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards in transparency, accountability, and stewardship of all funds, including grants, contracts, and donor-directed contributions. Our finances are thoroughly reviewed at regular intervals by our finance committee, executive committee, investment committee, audit committee, and our full board of directors.
The VC Foundation undergoes an annual audit by an independent audit firm specializing in nonprofit organizations, and the VC Foundation audit committee assesses this vendor relationship at regular intervals. All of this is to ensure our organization's prudent use of resources in achieving our mission to serve Ventura College and its students.
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Gift Acceptance Policy
Statement of Investment Policy
Reserves Policy
Policies & Procedures for Awarding Scholarships
Sustainability Gift Assessment
Equity and Anti-Racism Statement
2022-23 Schedule of Commensurate Return To/From VCCCD
2021-22 Schedule of Commensurate Return To/From VCCCD
2020-21 Schedule of Commensurate Return To/From VCCCD
2019-20 Schedule of Commensurate Return To/From VCCCD
Form 990 for Tax Year 2022
Form 990 for Tax Year 2021
Form 990 for Tax Year 2020
Form 990 for Tax Year 2019
Form 990 for Tax Year 2018
Form 990 for Tax Year 2017
2023-24 Fiscal Year Audit
2022-23 Fiscal Year Audit
2021-22 Fiscal Year Audit
2020-21 Fiscal Year Audit
2019-20 Fiscal Year Audit
2018-19 Fiscal Year Audit
2017-18 Fiscal Year Audit
Candid Profile & Platinum Seal of Transparency
Donor Bill of Rights
6 Year Strategic Plan
Federal Tax I.D. #: 77-0037747
For More Information, please contact the Ventura College Foundation at 805.289.6461 or e-mail vcfoundation@vcccd.edu