California Farmworker Foundation

What California Farmworker Foundation does

The California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 by a group of agriculturalists to address healthcare, food insecurity, housing, and educational barriers faced by farmworker communities. The organization operates a wraparound service model across three core pillars — Health & Wellness, Education, and Civil Assistance — delivered through five regional offices (Delano headquarters, Fresno, Santa Maria, Coachella, and Huron) staffed by county-level coordinators covering eight California counties: Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara.

CFF's product surface is program-centric rather than technology-centric. Flagship offerings include the Nueva Generación Scholarship Program ($350,000+ awarded to 200+ students statewide, with 50 awards in 2025), Health & Wellness services (screenings, vaccinations, chronic illness care, mental health, dental, ophthalmology), Education Programs (early literacy in Spanish, financial literacy, digital literacy), the Civil Assistance Program (immigration clinics, DACA, Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment), Immigration Support Services, Food Distribution (538,724+ lbs distributed), and Workforce Development (solar installation training, ESL, technical upskilling). The organization's most significant infrastructure commitment is the upcoming Family Resource Center in Delano — a 60,000-square-foot facility on 8.5 acres, scheduled to open Fall 2026, intended as a one-stop hub integrating healthcare, workforce, education, and family services under one roof with co-located partners including Boys & Girls Clubs of Delano and TODEC Legal Center.

CFF's business model is grant-, donation-, and sponsorship-funded; all programs and services are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries. Revenue streams include foundation and government grants, individual and corporate donations (processed via a GiveButter donation portal under the "Building Better Futures" capital campaign), and corporate sponsorships (Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America, T-Mobile, CopperPoint Insurance, Belay Foundation). The foundation's go-to-market is community-led: staff build trust through on-the-ground presence, community events such as the annual Nueva Generación Scholarship Ceremony and Hand to Harvest, and word-of-mouth referrals. The foundation reports no proprietary AI/ML technology; its "data-driven" approach relies on community questionnaires and assessments for needs identification rather than algorithmic systems.

Name

California Farmworker Foundation

Legal name

California Farmworker Foundation

Website

https://californiafarmworkers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The California Farmworker Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2016, that delivers free wraparound services — healthcare, education, civil assistance, immigration support, and workforce development — to California farmworkers across eight counties, anchored by a flagship 60,000-square-foot Family Resource Center opening in Delano in Fall 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services for Farmworkers

NAICS

Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry (115)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Farmworker social services
• Community health programs
• Immigration legal aid
• Workforce development training
• Scholarship education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Delano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation Grants: Grant funding from government agencies, foundations, and organizations to support farmworker programs and services
2. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: Individual and corporate donations supporting scholarship programs, community services, and capital campaigns for the Family Resource Center
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Sponsorships from agricultural industry partners, healthcare organizations, and corporations supporting specific programs and initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

California Farmworker Foundation (CFF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free wraparound programs and services to California farmworkers and their families across three pillars: Health & Wellness (screenings, vaccinations, mental health, food distribution), Education (Nueva Generación Scholarship Program, early literacy, financial literacy, workforce development), and Civil Assistance (immigration support, Medi-Cal/CalFresh enrollment, DACA support). Services are delivered through five regional offices, the upcoming 60,000 sq ft Family Resource Center in Delano, and a network of healthcare, education, and government partners.

Product overview

California Farmworker Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for California farmworkers. The organization operates a multi-service model centered around its flagship Family Resource Center facility (60,000 sq ft in Delano, opening Fall 2026) combined with direct service programs. Core offerings include the Nueva Generación Scholarship Program (awarded $350,000+ to 200+ students), Health & Wellness services (health fairs, nutrition, mental health), Education Programs (literacy, financial literacy), Civil Assistance Program (immigration, Medi-Cal, CalFresh enrollment), Immigration Support Services (Know Your Rights, legal consultation), Food Distribution (538,724+ lbs distributed), and Workforce Development training (solar, digital literacy, ESL). Services are delivered through staff in 8 California counties: Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Riverside, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nueva Generación Scholarship Program: A scholarship program supporting children of farmworkers pursuing higher education, having awarded over $350,000 to 200+ students statewide.
• Family Resource Center

Products and services

• Family Resource Center
• Nueva Generación Scholarship Program
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Education Programs
• Civil Assistance Program (CAP)
• Immigration Support Services
• Food Distribution
• Workforce Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 65,000+ farmworkers reached through programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic CommunicationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partnership providing strategic communications support and community partnership resources for farmworker outreach initiatives across California
• Clinica Sierra VistacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing clinical services and health education programs to farmworker communities through CFF's health and wellness initiatives
• California Association of Food BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide partnership supporting food distribution programs including 538,724+ lbs of food distributed to farmworker families
• United Way of FresnomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership supporting community services and resource navigation for farmworker families in Fresno County
• Kaiser PermanentemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership providing health services, screenings, and wellness programs for farmworker communities
• Bank of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services partnership supporting workforce development and economic opportunity programs for farmworkers
• T-MobilemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of the Nueva Generación Scholarship Program, providing funding and support for farmworker children's education
• Belay FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor of the Nueva Generación Scholarship Program supporting educational opportunities for farmworker children
• CopperPoint Insurance CompaniesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing $25,000 donation to support CFF's mission of improving farmworker quality of life
• California Citrus MutualcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association partnership representing agricultural employers and supporting farmworker community programs
• Boys & Girls Clubs of DelanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-located partner at the Family Resource Center providing youth programs, after-school activities, and childcare services for farmworker families
• California State University FresnomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting workforce development, internships, and academic pathways for farmworker community members
• TODEC Legal CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmigration legal services partner providing citizenship, DACA, and immigration support services to farmworker families
• Consulate of Mexico FresnocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican government consulate partnership providing immigration documentation support, Know Your Rights resources, and consular services for Mexican nationals in California
• Education and Leadership FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partner supporting educational programs and leadership development for farmworker communities in Fresno
• California Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment health partnership providing public health services, vaccinations, and health education programs
• Senator Melissa HurtadominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalifornia State Senator recognizing scholarship recipients with Certificates of Recognition at annual ceremonies
• Karen Ross (California Secretary of Agriculture)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalifornia's Secretary of Agriculture filmed video message supporting farmworker communities and CFF initiatives

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• United Farm Workers (UFW): The largest farmworker labor organization in the U.S., UFW advocates for agricultural worker rights, immigration reform, and workplace protections across California. It is directly comparable to CFF in serving the same farmworker constituency and operating in overlapping California geographies.
• California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA): A statewide legal services nonprofit providing free civil legal aid to low-income rural Californians, including farmworkers. CRLA is directly comparable to CFF in delivering civil assistance, immigration support, and wraparound services to farmworker communities across California.
• TODEC Legal Center: An Inland Empire-based nonprofit providing immigration legal services, civic education, and workforce development to farmworkers and immigrant communities. TODEC is a current CFF partner operating in overlapping service areas with a directly comparable immigration and civic engagement mission.
• Dolores Huerta Foundation: A social justice organization founded by labor leader Dolores Huerta, advocating for farmworker rights, education equity, and civic engagement in California's Central Valley. It is directly comparable to CFF in target population, geographic focus, and grassroots community organizing approach.
• CIELO (Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgo): An Indigenous-led nonprofit serving migrant and Indigenous communities in California through immigration services, education, and cultural preservation. CIELO is directly comparable to CFF in providing wraparound services to migrant farmworker communities, often in the same Central Coast and Central Valley regions.
• Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP): A Ventura County-based nonprofit serving Indigenous migrant farmworkers from Oaxaca through language access, education, and health navigation. MICOP is directly comparable to CFF in serving Indigenous farmworker communities with culturally grounded wraparound services.
• Center for Farmworker Families: A nonprofit dedicated to supporting farmworker families through education, family services, and advocacy. It is directly comparable to CFF in mission and beneficiary focus, though operating at a smaller scale across California.
• La Cooperativa Campesina de California: A statewide farmworker-serving nonprofit providing job training, education, and health services to migrant and seasonal farmworkers. It is directly comparable to CFF in target population, services, and geographic focus across California's agricultural regions.

Others

• California Association of Food Banks: A statewide association coordinating food distribution across California's food banks, including a current partnership with CFF. It is comparable as a complementary ecosystem partner in food security service delivery to farmworker families.

Regional players

• Central Valley Community Foundation: A Fresno-based community foundation serving California's Central Valley through grantmaking, scholarship programs, and regional capacity-building. It is comparable to CFF as a regional philanthropic institution serving overlapping communities in the Central Valley.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cff_farmworkers
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAFarmworkerFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-farmworker-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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