Health Care Foundation for Ventura County

What Health Care Foundation for Ventura County does

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County (HCFVC) is a public-benefit nonprofit corporation founded in 2014 and headquartered at 3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura, California. It was established at the call of County of Ventura leadership to serve as the exclusive philanthropic partner of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, raising and managing charitable contributions that fund programs, medical equipment, and workforce development for Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, and all Ambulatory Clinics. The foundation supports a defined portfolio of healthcare programs including a Level III NICU, PICU, Level II Trauma Department, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases (the only pediatric oncology facility in Ventura County), Addiction Medicine inpatient withdrawal services, the Backpack Medicine program for unhoused populations, the Centering Pregnancy group prenatal care model, the Medical Therapy Program for children with chronic disabling conditions, and the HOPE healthcare workforce pipeline with local high schools.

HCFVC operates with a lean staff of 1-10 employees (CEO Amy Towner, Comptroller Shalene Hayman, Grants Lead Lori Swanson, Executive Assistant Natalie Searcy) and is governed by a 19-member Board of Directors that includes senior executives from Amgen, Medtronic Diabetes, Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR), Mission Produce, Driscoll's, City National Bank, Bunnin Automotive Group, and DaVita Dialysis. Revenue is generated entirely through charitable giving and is diversified across individual donations (credit card, recurring gifts, checks, cryptocurrency, stock, Donor Advised Funds), a WeGive employee and retiree payroll-deduction program, planned giving vehicles (IRA Charitable Rollover, Charitable Gift Annuities, gifts of real estate and retirement assets), vehicle and asset donations, and institutional grants.

The foundation's GTM motion is community-led: it relies on local donor networks, employer partnerships with Ventura County government, volunteer engagement, grateful patient storytelling, earned media in regional outlets, and a multi-channel digital presence across website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Notable third-party validations include a Charity Navigator Four-Star rating, a GuideStar Seal of Transparency, and the 2019 Pacific Coast Business Times Champion in Health Care award. The organization holds no patents, develops no technology products, and operates exclusively within Ventura County.

Name

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County

Legal name

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County

Website

https://hcfvc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is a 2014-established public-benefit nonprofit that exclusively raises and manages philanthropic funds for Ventura County Health Care Agency, supporting Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, and Ambulatory Clinics through individual giving, planned giving, and institutional grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Philanthropy

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health & Prevention Program Funding (HLAJALAF), Health Equity & Social Determinants Program Funding (HLAJALAK), Maternal, Child & Family Health Program Funding (HLAJALAG)

Keywords

• Healthcare philanthropy
• Community foundation
• Planned giving services
• Charitable donation programs
• Hospital fundraising

Headquarters

HQ city

Ventura

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals through various methods including credit card, recurring gifts, checks, cryptocurrency, stock, and Donor Advised Funds. Includes WeGive employee giving program for Ventura County employees and retirees.
2. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests, charitable gift annuities, beneficiary designations from retirement accounts/IRAs, real estate gifts, and charitable trusts.
3. Grants and Funding: Grant funding from organizations such as Gold Coast Health Plan ($2M mammography grant) and Action for Women's Health initiative. Supports specific healthcare programs and equipment purchases.
4. Vehicle and Asset Donations: Donations of vehicles, boats, and bikes that are sold with proceeds supporting healthcare programs.
5. PayPal Giving Fund: Online donations through PayPal Giving Fund platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is a public benefit non-profit foundation that raises and manages philanthropic contributions to fund vital healthcare programs and medical equipment for Ventura County Medical Center, Santa Paula Hospital, and Ambulatory Clinics operated by the Ventura County Health Care Agency. It offers giving programs (WeGive Employee/Retiree/Community), planned giving vehicles (IRA rollovers, Donor Advised Funds, stock/crypto/real estate gifts, charitable gift annuities), and supports named healthcare programs including the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, Backpack Medicine, Centering Pregnancy, Addiction Medicine, the HOPE workforce pipeline, and the Summer Scholar Program.

Product overview

Health Care Foundation for Ventura County is a public benefit nonprofit corporation that operates as a charitable foundation rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of giving programs including three WeGive initiatives (Employee, Retirees, and Community), Planned Giving vehicles (IRA Charitable Rollover, Donor Advised Funds, Gifts of Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Real Estate, and Charitable Gift Annuities), and healthcare programs (Addiction Medicine, Backpack Medicine, Children's Cancer Center, Centering Pregnancy, Medical Equipment Acquisition, HOPE, Summer Scholar Program, Medical Therapy Program). These programs work together to support Ventura County Health Care Agency's hospitals and clinics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WeGive Employee Giving Initiative A giving initiative allowing Ventura County employees to support their local health and hospital system through annual leave donations, payroll deductions, or credit card contributions. It targets current County of Ventura employees who want to fund VCMC, Santa Paula Hospital, and Ambulatory Clinics.
• WeGive Retirees Giving Initiative A giving program for retired Ventura County employees to contribute to pressing healthcare needs via credit card or monthly pension deductions.
• WeGive Community Giving Initiative A community giving initiative for Ventura County residents and businesses to support the local health and hospital system through donations.
• Ronald McDonald Family Room A 'home-away-from-home' program for critically ill pediatric patients and their families at Ventura County Medical Center; the third Ronald McDonald Family Room in California and the first located in a public hospital nationwide.
• IRA Charitable Rollover A tax-free charitable rollover gift option for individuals age 70½ or older, allowing transfers of up to $105,000 annually directly from IRA to qualified charities.
• Donor Advised Funds A charitable giving vehicle that enables donors to make contributions, obtain immediate tax benefits, and subsequently recommend grants over time to support HCFVC's mission.
• Gifts of Stocks and Bonds A donation option for publicly traded, domestic common stocks that allows avoidance of capital gains tax and provides a charitable income tax deduction.
• Gifts of Cryptocurrency A cryptocurrency donation option allowing investors to potentially reduce capital gains tax while supporting the foundation's mission. Processed through The Giving Block.
• Charitable Gift Annuities A contractual agreement providing fixed monthly income for life in exchange for a charitable gift, lasting until the death of the beneficiary.
• Gifts of Retirement Assets A donation option utilizing unused retirement funds including IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension, or other tax-deferred plans.
• Gifts of Real Estate A contribution option for appreciated real estate including residences, vacation properties, undeveloped land, farmland, ranches, or commercial properties.
• Addiction Medicine Inpatient Withdrawal Program An inpatient program at Ventura County Medical Center providing safe and specialized withdrawal treatment with full-spectrum Addiction Specialists serving all age groups; the largest multi-physician Addiction Medicine Specialty group in Ventura County.
• Backpack Medicine Program A program delivering multidisciplinary medical, social, behavioral health, and substance use services to individuals living in local river bottoms, homeless encampments, and parks.
• Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases The only cancer treatment facility for children and adolescents in Ventura County, providing state-of-the-art wraparound care with nearly 2,000 patient visits annually and over 40 new pediatric cancer diagnoses per year.
• Centering Pregnancy A group prenatal care program bringing women with similar due dates into comfortable group settings, providing ten times more time with providers.
• Medical Equipment Acquisition A program identifying essential point-of-care medical equipment to improve patient outcomes, ensure compliance, and streamline care at Ventura County Medical Center.
• Health Occupations Pipeline Education (HOPE) A collaboration with Ventura County High School Districts and Ventura County Office of Education providing equal training opportunities in healthcare for local high school, community college, and university students to establish a sustainable local workforce pipeline.
• Summer Scholar Program A 40-year-old program at Ventura County Medical Center offering undergraduates a unique summer internship with faculty preceptors, with a $3,000 stipend provided by HCFVC to support undergraduates pursuing healthcare careers.
• Medical Therapy Program A California Children's Services program providing wrap-around, hands-on physical and occupational therapy services to children with chronic, disabling conditions from birth to age 21.
• Engraved Bricks for the Healing Garden An opportunity to create a lasting legacy by securing a personalized brick for placement along the Healing Garden path at Ventura County Medical Center with a $500 donation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 new pediatric cancer cases diagnosed annually at Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Giving DocscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to offer free will and trust planning resources to donors. Provides peace of mind for retirement planning while supporting HCFVC's mission through estate planning tools.
• Ventura Health Care AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCFVC exists to strengthen Ventura County Health Care Agency's capacity to provide quality healthcare. The foundation generates revenue to create or enhance vital programs and purchase medical equipment for VCMC, Santa Paula Hospital, and all Ambulatory Clinics.
• Ventura County High School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through HOPE (Health Occupations Pipeline Education) program to establish sustainable local healthcare workforce pipeline for high school students.
• Ventura County Office of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in HOPE program to provide equal training opportunities in healthcare for local students, establishing workforce pipeline.
• SCCRC South Central Regional ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in HOPE healthcare workforce education initiative.
• Ventura County Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary beneficiary of HCFVC support. VCMC houses Level III NICU, PICU, Level II Trauma, Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases, and various specialty programs.
• Santa Paula HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of HCFVC medical equipment and program funding alongside VCMC.
• Children's Hospital Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partner from which Dr. Stuart Siegel (Board Chair) transitioned to Ventura County. Contributed to pediatric oncology expertise.
• Castro FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCastro Family Toy Drive has operated for 15 years, bringing joy to children at the Children's Center for Cancer & Blood Diseases.
• MICOP (Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development of the first Indigenous Doula Program with Gold Coast Health Plan to enhance care for indigenous language speakers.
• McDonald'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHCFVC collaborated to establish the third Ronald McDonald Family Room in California and the first in a public hospital nationwide at VCMC.
• Fidelity CharitableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAF administrator through which donors can recommend grants to support HCFVC.
• Schwab CharitableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAF administrator through which donors can recommend grants to support HCFVC.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Parkland Foundation: Philanthropic foundation exclusively supporting Parkland Health (Dallas County's public hospital system). Closest structural peer — both are designated county-hospital foundations with WeGive-style employee giving and major-gift programs.
• LAC+USC Medical Center Foundation: Foundation supporting LAC+USC Medical Center, another large California county public hospital. Comparable mission of augmenting public-hospital programs, equipment, and patient services through philanthropy.
• Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital Foundation: Foundation dedicated to San Francisco's public hospital (ZSFG). Directly comparable role — exclusive philanthropic partner to a municipal public hospital system serving underserved populations.
• Alameda Health System Foundation: Foundation supporting Alameda Health System, another Bay Area public hospital network. Similar model of raising funds for capital, programs, and equipment at a county public hospital system.

Regional players

• Ventura County Community Foundation: General-purpose community foundation serving the same Ventura County geography. Comparable regional donor base and local grantmaking expertise, though broader in scope beyond healthcare.

Emerging players

• Children's Hospital Los Angeles Foundation: Pediatric hospital foundation that was historically the prior institution of HCFVC's Board Chair Dr. Stuart Siegel. Comparable pediatric oncology and pediatric care fundraising, though at much larger scale.
• Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health: Foundation supporting Lucile Packard Children's Hospital with programs including pediatric research and family-centered care. Comparable in focus on pediatric specialty care fundraising.

Broad incumbents

• California Health Care Foundation: Large statewide philanthropy focused on healthcare access and equity in California. Operates at far greater scale and broader geographic scope; HCFVC operates as a community-level counterpart within the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqBGQHJYp8n-MBAO9c1cEvw
• Facebookfacebook.com/HCFVC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/health-care-foundation-for-ventura-county
• Instagraminstagram.com/HCFVC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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