Giving
Impact Lives Through Education
Established in 1983, the Foundation is one of the most successful community college foundations in California, having raised over $52 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.
Your gift has an incredible impact!
There are a wide variety of ways to give to Ventura College – and an equal array of opportunities to be honored and celebrated for your generous gifts.
Fund
for VC
Support of the Fund for Ventura College provides current resources to enable the Foundation to accomplish its goals and expand its services to students and programs.
Presidents Circle
The President’s Circle offers an opportunity to join a select group of prominent alumni and friends whose annual support of $1,000 or more makes a crucial difference to our students.
VC
Promise
Ventura College Promise aims to reduce obstacles for incoming first-year, first-time, full-time students by covering the cost of the per unit Enrollment Fee, Health Fee, Student Center Fee, and Student Representative Fee for students who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Basic
Needs
The Ventura College Basic Needs Center refers to the food, stable housing, and wellness security of students at Ventura College, as well as community members. The center provides a wide range of programs, services, and resources that assist VC students in meeting their basic needs and promoting their academic success.
Scholarship Support
The Ventura College Foundation was initially established for the purpose of raising funds for student scholarships. While our focus has expanded over the years, we continue to support our students through our scholarship program.
Lending Library
The library and the Foundation are always looking for partners to provide continued support to ensure students always have access to textbooks and supplies for school.
Monthly Giving. Enduring Impact.
Become a part of Ventura College Foundation’s Giving Every Month (GEM) Society, where your monthly gift will help current Ventura College students and future community leaders take flight and set sail for bold, brilliant new horizons!
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Ways to Give
- Cash, Check, Credit Card
- Recurring Gifts
- Stock Gifts
- Donor Advised Funds
- Estate Giving
- Employee Payroll Deduction
- In-Kind Donations
Estate Giving
Let Your Legacy Live on Forever
Want your legacy to live on forever? We can help ensure that your name means the world to students at Ventura College, each and every year, long after you have passed on.
There are several ways your generosity can benefit the Ventura College Foundation via your estate.
Estate Gifts
- Bequests (an old policy you no longer need, or a portion of a policy)
- Life insurance (an old policy you no longer need, or a portion of a policy)
- Living trusts, charitable gift annuities, or trusts providing you with tax benefits
For further information about leaving a legacy through an estate gift, please contact Gerry Pantoja, Director of Philanthropy at the Ventura College Foundation, at 805-289-6158 or by email at gpantoja@vcccd.edu.
VC Foundation Giving
VCF Giving FAQ
Thank you for helping to support Ventura College’s commitment to providing quality education to the residents of Ventura County. We have a number of different means through which you may support the College.
- Fund for Ventura College
- President’s Circle
- VC Promise
- Basic Needs & Emergency Grants
- Scholarships
- Textbook & Equipment Lending Library Support
- Ventura College Corporate Partnerships
- Campus Program Support
- Planned Giving
Your contributions to the Fund for Ventura College help to support student scholarships, textbooks, and programs and services that do not receive public funding. The Ventura College Foundation is proud to announce that 90% of your donated restricted funds to the VC Promise, VC Basic Needs & emergency grants, scholarships, textbook and equipment lending, and campus program support will go directly to students. In response to COVID-19, the VC Foundation Board of Directors passed that a 10% sustainability gift will be charged to all restricted donations to sustain and strengthen ongoing professional operations. We deeply appreciate all levels of support.
Matching Gifts: Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please check with your HR or Finance Department. If your company is eligible, request a matching gift form from your employer and send it to us, completed and signed. We will do the rest.
Gifts of Stock and Other Securities: Making a gift of appreciated stock and other securities is easy. The Ventura College Foundation accepts direct transfers of securities through its account at Charles Schwab and Co. Instructions for transferring stock.
For further information about making a gift of stock or appreciated securities, please contact Gerry Pantoja, Director of Philanthropy at the Ventura College Foundation, at 805-289-6158 or by email at gpantoja@vcccd.edu.
Every gift makes a difference and brings our students closer to achieving their dreams. Thank you for making a difference!
*The information on this page is not meant as tax advice. To fully understand any implications of your intended contribution for tax purposes, please consult a professional tax advisor.
Your Gifts Impacted Lives in 2023-24!
Your Gifts in Action
We provided $738,558 in direct student support and have facilitated an additional $1.33 million in support of campus programs to 56 unique programs across 14 different departments/divisions during the 2023-24 academic year.
Students Served
7,858 students were served by the VC Foundation's Programs in 2023-24
VC Promise
1,136 students had their 1st & 2nd Year Tuition Paid by the VC Foundation through the VC Promise in 2023-24
Basic Needs
$18,245 provided for the VC Basic Needs & Emergency Grant Program in 2022-23
Scholarships
421 scholarships amounting to $636,016 in support were awarded to VC Students in 2023-24
Textbook & Equipment Lending Library
3,733 Ventura College students were served by the Foundation's Textbook & Equipment Lending Library Programs.