Fountain Valley Community Foundation

What Fountain Valley Community Foundation does

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation (FVCF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by Fountain Valley City Council authorization on November 6, 2007, and operational since January 28, 2008. It functions as the official community foundation for the City of Fountain Valley, California, acting as a philanthropic intermediary that connects donors, corporate sponsors, and event participants with local nonprofits, students, and community programs. Its charter spans six program areas — arts and culture, capital projects, community bonding, health and fitness, scholarships, and social services. The foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, with nine seats appointed by the City Council and six appointed internally, with current officers including President Barbara Montz, President Elect Bob Kuisel, Treasurer Jane Iovine, and Secretary Rob Frizzelle (Community Services Director, City of Fountain Valley).

FVCF's product portfolio consists of ten programs and events. Core grantmaking includes the quarterly Grants & Scholarships Program (with the Fountain Valley Community Foundation Grant, the Bill Cameron Memorial Scholarship, and the Hyundai Community Grant) and a flagship capital campaign launched in 2025 for a Performing Arts and Martial Arts Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley's Kingston Branch. Event-driven programs include the annual Charity Poker Tournament (cumulative historical fundraising exceeding $750,000), the FV Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the 33rd Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive with the Fountain Valley Fire Department and ABC7, the Honored Heroes Banner Program for military members and veterans, and E-Waste Recycling events with Republic Services. Distribution is conducted through a website portal with PayPal donations, physical drop-off locations across city facilities, in-person events at The Center at Founders Village and FV Recreation Center, and non-profit fundraising partnerships where participating organizations receive $25-$35 per registered poker player.

Revenue is generated through tax-deductible donations and contributions, event registration and ticket sales, corporate sponsorships (with Hyundai Motor America as flagship sponsor alongside MemorialCare, Kingston Technology, Edinger Medical Group, and others), and grants administration. Pricing for events follows a pay-as-you-go model — $25 online / $30 walk-up poker registration with rebuys, and $60 Sports Hall of Fame tickets including dinner. The foundation operates exclusively in Fountain Valley, CA, with no disclosed proprietary technology, software products, AI capabilities, or paid headcount beyond board officers; its core competency is community coordination and event execution rather than technology or data infrastructure.

Name

Fountain Valley Community Foundation

Legal name

Fountain Valley Community Foundation

Website

https://fvcommunityfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2007 that serves as the official community foundation for Fountain Valley, California, administering grants, scholarships, and community programs through donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation Philanthropy

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Community foundation services
• Grantmaking and scholarships
• Charitable event fundraising
• Community philanthropy programs
• Nonprofit donor services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fountain Valley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation receives tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals and organizations. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations may provide tax benefits to donors.
2. Event Fundraising: Revenue generated from charity events including poker tournaments, sports hall of fame ticket sales, and other community fundraising activities. Over $750,000 raised in past poker tournament events.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsors pay for branding, recognition, and engagement opportunities at community events and programs. Sponsorship funds support specific events and programs.
4. Grants Administration: The foundation administers grant programs including Hyundai Community Grants, distributing funds to qualifying non-profit organizations serving Fountain Valley residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Fountain Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that facilitates community philanthropy in Fountain Valley, CA. It administers grants, scholarships, and community programs, and organizes fundraising events such as the Charity Poker Tournament, FV Sports Hall of Fame, Spark of Love Toy Drive, E-Waste Recycling events, and the Honored Heroes Banner Program. It connects donors, corporate sponsors, and volunteers with local non-profits, schools, students, and residents.

Product overview

Fountain Valley Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a community foundation supporting the City of Fountain Valley. Its portfolio consists primarily of community programs including a Grants & Scholarships Program (offering Fountain Valley Community Foundation Grants, Bill Cameron Memorial Scholarships, and Hyundai Community Grants), capital projects (Boys & Girls Clubs Performing Arts Center), recognition programs (Honored Heroes Banner Program, FV Sports Hall of Fame), charitable initiatives (Spark of Love Toy Drive), environmental programs (E-Waste Recycling Event), fundraising events (Charity Poker Tournament), and engagement opportunities (Volunteer Program and Sponsorship Opportunities). The foundation acts as a philanthropic hub connecting donors, nonprofits, and community members to improve and enrich lives in Fountain Valley.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grants & Scholarships Program

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• City of Fountain Valley Recreation Community ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2008Collaboration on community events, programs, and the Activities Committee. The foundation sponsors City of Fountain Valley special events and recreational programs.
• City of Fountain ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2007Established in partnership with City Council authorization on November 6, 2007. The foundation serves as the official community foundation for the city, collaborating on events, programs, and capital projects. The City publishes board openings and the foundation supports city recreation and community services.
• Fountain Valley Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the 33rd Annual Spark of Love Toy Drive campaign. Fire department leads the toy drive while foundation provides administrative support and fundraising capabilities.
• ABC7flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpark of Love Campaign partner - a partnership between ABC7 and firefighters across five Southern California counties, launched in 1993. ABC7 provides media coverage and support for the toy drive program.
• Republic ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for E-Waste Recycling and Paper Shredding events. Republic Services provides waste management expertise and support for environmental protection initiatives.
• MemorialCare / Orange Coast Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation programs and events, logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• Hyundai Motor AmericaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor providing funding for the Hyundai Community Grant Program, which is administered through the foundation. Focus on STEM/STEAM and sustainability initiatives. Logo displayed prominently on website.
• Kingston TechnologyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation programs and Honored Heroes Banner Program. Logo displayed on website.
• Edinger Medical GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of foundation programs, logo displayed on website sponsors section.
• Sports BasementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of FV Sports Hall of Fame event, logo displayed on event page.
• All-In Productions CasinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCasino services provider for Charity Poker Tournament events.
• Lamp Post PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor of Charity Poker Tournament.
• FV Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of commerce partnership for community events.
• Boys & Girls Club of Huntington ValleyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital project partnership for construction of Performing Arts and Martial Arts Center at the Kingston Branch. Foundation is raising funds and promoting this transformative project for local youth programs including dance, theater, music, and martial arts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pasadena Community Foundation: A community foundation serving Pasadena and surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities. Directly comparable as a place-based grantmaking and scholarship organization focused on a single California city footprint, with similar program mix of grants, scholarships, and community partnerships.
• Long Beach Community Foundation: A city-focused community foundation providing grants, scholarships, and donor services in Long Beach, California. Directly comparable as a single-city community foundation with grantmaking and scholarship programs, though operating in a larger Southern California city.
• Tustin Community Foundation: A small, city-focused community foundation serving Tustin, California — a neighboring Orange County city. Directly comparable as a single-city community foundation with grants, scholarships, and community event fundraising programs targeting a similar Southern California demographic.
• Orange County Community Foundation: A regional community foundation serving all of Orange County. Directly comparable as a grantmaking, donor-advised fund, and community programming organization, but operates at significantly greater scale across a broader geography than Fountain Valley Community Foundation.

Broad incumbents

• Silicon Valley Community Foundation: A major California community foundation with one of the largest endowments in the U.S. Comparable as a California-based grantmaking foundation, but operates at regional/statewide scale with substantially more institutional capacity than FVCF.
• California Community Foundation: A large statewide community foundation headquartered in Los Angeles that administers donor-advised funds, grantmaking, and scholarship programs. Comparable as a grantmaking foundation serving California donors and nonprofits, but operates at significantly greater scale and broader geography than FVCF.

Regional players

• Coastal Community Foundation: A community foundation serving coastal South Carolina. Comparable as a place-based grantmaking organization, though geographically distant and serving a different regional market. Useful analog for small-to-mid-scale foundation operations.
• San Diego Foundation: A regional community foundation serving San Diego County. Comparable as a grantmaking and scholarship organization, but operates at county-wide scale rather than FVCF's single-city model. Useful peer for understanding regional foundation scaling pathways.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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