Venice Community Housing

What Venice Community Housing does

Venice Community Housing (VCH) is a nonprofit affordable and supportive housing organization founded in 1989 and headquartered at 200 Lincoln Blvd in Venice, California. The organization owns and operates 330+ units across 18 properties, serving 570+ residents and impacting 1,300+ individuals annually, with a reported 99% housing stability rate. VCH combines real estate operations with wraparound services, including youth programs such as the Study Lounge (serving 40+ students) and the Westside Youth Academy (serving 20 youth).

VCH operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model combining rental income from affordable housing units, individual and institutional donations, government grants (HUD, LIHTC, and local jurisdiction funding), and signature fundraising events — notably a Jazz Brunch in its 34th year and the Venice Design Series in its 12th year. The organization does not operate proprietary technology platforms; its competitive position rests on regulatory access to affordable housing finance programs, 35+ years of community trust in Venice, and integrated service delivery.

The organization is in an active expansion phase. It holds 380+ homes in predevelopment, exceeding its current operating portfolio, and is advancing 20th Street Apartments in Santa Monica — 78 affordable homes representing its first material move beyond Venice proper. Governance was reinforced in July 2026 with the addition of board members Adam Cowing and Joi Richardson, signaling organizational scaling to support capital deployment and regulatory complexity across a larger pipeline.

Name

Venice Community Housing

Legal name

Venice Community Housing

Website

https://vchcorp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Venice Community Housing is a Venice, California nonprofit founded in 1989 that owns and operates 330+ units of affordable and supportive housing across 18 properties, serving 570+ low-income residents annually with wraparound services and youth programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing Property Management (BPAJAGAJ), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Community development nonprofit
• Youth education programs
• Housing advocacy initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rental Income: VCH generates revenue through rental income from its 330+ units of affordable and supportive housing. Tenants pay rent at affordable rates consistent with HUD income guidelines.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute through the monthly giving program and one-time donations. Major donor sponsorships support events like Jazz Brunch and Venice Design Series.
3. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Jazz Brunch (34th year in 2026) and Venice Design Series generate revenue through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships. Sponsorship tiers range from $3,000 (The Sower) to $20,000 (The Creator).
4. Government Grants and Contracts: As a nonprofit housing provider, VCH likely receives government funding, grants, and tax credits to develop and operate affordable housing, though specific grant amounts are not disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Venice Community Housing owns and operates 330+ units of affordable and supportive housing across 18 properties in the Venice/Los Angeles Westside area, serving over 570 low-income residents. The organization supplements housing with trauma-informed resident services (case management, health referrals), youth development programs (Study Lounge and Westside Youth Academy), and policy advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

Product overview

Venice Community Housing operates as a single integrated service model focused on affordable and supportive housing. The organization provides affordable housing units with intensive case management services, youth development programs (Study Lounge and Westside Youth Academy), and advocacy initiatives. The core housing program is supplemented by fundraising events including the Venice Design Series and Jazz Brunch. VCH currently owns and operates 330+ units across 18+ properties serving over 570 residents, with 380+ homes in predevelopment pipeline.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable and Supportive Housing 330+ units of affordable and supportive housing across 18 properties in the Venice/Los Angeles Westside area, serving over 570 low-income residents meeting HUD income guidelines. Includes both affordable rental units and permanent supportive housing units with wraparound services.
• Resident Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% housing stability rate among residents receiving supportive services
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bloom RanchminorOthers · 2 May 2026The largest Black-owned farm in Los Angeles County, featured during the 2026 Venice Design Series farm-to-table event. Operated with focus on sustainability and community care.
• Maydan MarketminorOthers · 2 May 2026Culinary destination in West Adams built around shared hearth concept, featured during Venice Design Series artists' studio tour event, extending creative experience through food and community.
• Charles GainesminorOthers · 25 April 2026Renowned artist whose studio, housed in a Peter Tolkin/TOLO Architects-designed space featured in Architectural Digest, was showcased during the 2026 Venice Design Series.
• MixografiaminorOthers · 25 April 2026Pioneering Los Angeles printmaking studio known for collaborative, three-dimensional fine art editions, featured in the 2026 Venice Design Series.
• Eric Owen Moss ArchitectscoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm serving as designer for new VCH housing developments, including properties featured in the organization's expansion pipeline.
• Studio One ElevencoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm providing rendering services for The Journey development project, part of VCH's new developments portfolio.
• KFA ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationArchitecture firm serving as architect for 20th Street Apartments development, VCH's 78-unit affordable housing project in Santa Monica.
• Designing Justice + Designing SpacescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for community-led design processes in VCH housing developments, ensuring resident and community input in property design and development.
• Thomas Safran & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development firm recognized with special thanks for contributions to VCH's mission and housing development efforts.
• Los Angeles County Supervisors (Holly D. Mitchell, Lindsey P. Horvath)coreOthersLos Angeles County Supervisors recognized with special thanks for supporting VCH's mission and affordable housing development efforts on the Westside.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skid Row Housing Trust: LA-based nonprofit that develops and operates permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness, with wraparound services. Closely comparable mission and operating model to VCH's supportive housing portfolio.
• PATH (People Assisting the Homeless): California nonprofit operating supportive housing, interim housing, and homelessness prevention services across LA. Comparable model of housing + case management for low-income and homeless populations.
• Linc Housing: Long-standing SoCal nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator, building mixed-income and supportive housing. Comparable development pipeline approach and tenant services model to VCH.
• Abode Communities: LA-based nonprofit that develops and manages affordable and supportive housing with on-site services. Directly comparable affordable housing operator in the LA market.
• Hollywood Community Housing Corporation: LA nonprofit developing and operating affordable and supportive housing in Hollywood and greater LA, with advocacy and resident services. Similar geographic focus and integrated housing-plus-services approach.
• Clifford Beers Housing: LA-based nonprofit providing permanent supportive housing for individuals and families exiting homelessness. Comparable model combining housing operations with intensive case management.

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: Large national nonprofit affordable housing developer/operator with a significant LA portfolio. Comparable affordable + supportive housing model but at much greater scale and geographic breadth than VCH.
• BRIDGE Housing: West Coast nonprofit affordable housing developer with a major SoCal presence. Comparable LIHTC-funded development pipeline and resident services, but operates at broader regional scale.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles: LA affiliate of Habitat for Humanity developing affordable homeownership and rental housing. Comparable mission in affordable housing provision but with an ownership-oriented rather than supportive-rental focus.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that invests in and develops affordable housing, including significant LA activity. Operates in the same affordable housing ecosystem with capital, development, and policy capabilities that complement VCH's model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VCHC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/venice-community-housing-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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