Gold Coast Veterans Foundation

Name

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation

Legal name

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation

Website

https://www.gcvf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veteran Support Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Community Housing Services (62422), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veteran support services
• Homeless veteran outreach
• Benefits navigation
• Mobility equipment assistance
• Food security programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Camarillo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and monthly donations from individual supporters, processed through Bloomerang and other PCI-compliant payment platforms.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships and sponsorships for events and programs, including the annual golf tournament.
3. Event Fundraising: Revenue from annual Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, food drives, and community events.
4. In-Kind Donations: Goods and services donated by individuals and organizations to support veteran programs.
5. Stock Donations: Stock donations processed through DonateStock platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization delivering direct, free support services to veterans in Ventura County, California. Its core service portfolio comprises six programs: Career Counseling (resume help, job search, employer connections), Benefits Navigation (weekly VA-accredited Veterans Services Officer sessions), Transportation Assistance (door-to-door rides for medical and essential appointments), Mobile Veterans Outreach (in-person crisis support for homeless and at-risk veterans), Food Security (groceries and homebound food deliveries), and Medical & Mobility Equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, ramps, and home modifications). All services are provided at no cost to eligible veterans, funded entirely through donations, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Gold Coast Veterans Foundation operates as a single integrated nonprofit organization providing comprehensive services to veterans in Ventura County. The core service portfolio consists of six interconnected programs: Career Counseling (job search and resume assistance), Benefits Navigation (VA benefits guidance via weekly VSO visits), Transportation Assistance (door-to-door medical appointments), Mobile Veterans Outreach (in-person crisis support for homeless veterans), Food Security (grocery access and homebound deliveries via Manna Food Bank partnership), and Medical & Mobility Equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, ramps provided free to veterans). The organization also operates three signature annual events—the Veterans Memorial Golf Tournament, Memorial Day/Veterans Day Food Drives, and Veterans Day Ceremony—that serve both fundraising and community engagement purposes. All programs are designed as direct-service interventions addressing the immediate and long-term needs of local veterans, particularly those experiencing homelessness or crisis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Career Counseling Weekly sessions with a volunteer career coach assisting veterans with job searching, resume writing, and connecting with local employers through scheduled meetings. Free of charge to eligible veterans in Ventura County.
• Benefits Navigation Weekly Veterans Services Officer (VSO) sessions hosted at the Camarillo office to help veterans apply for and secure their earned VA benefits on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Provided in partnership with the Ventura County Veteran Services Office.
• Transportation Assistance Door-to-door transportation services for medical, dental, and job interview appointments, particularly for veterans with mobility challenges. Collaborates with veteran-owned medical transport providers for complex needs.
• Mobile Veterans Outreach In-person outreach program reaching homeless veterans living on streets, in cars, or campsites. Provides immediate assistance including food, transportation, and housing support. Receives referrals from law enforcement, partner organizations, and fellow veterans in crisis.
• Food Security Program Provides veterans transportation to grocery stores and the Manna Food Bank in Thousand Oaks. For housebound veterans or those with special dietary needs, volunteers and staff deliver food directly to their homes in partnership with Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank.
• Medical & Mobility Equipment Program Supplies essential medical and mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and lifts to veterans in need at no cost. Volunteers also build accessibility ramps and modify homes when required. Equipment repairs and battery replacements are also provided.

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans helped with housing, food, transportation, medical equipment, and benefits

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Manna Conejo Valley Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCVF partners with Manna Conejo Valley Food Bank to ensure local veterans have consistent access to nutritious food. Veterans can visit the food bank pantry during operating hours, and GCVF coordinates homebound deliveries for veterans unable to drive.
• Northrop GrummanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood Drive Sponsor for Memorial Day and Veterans Day food drives. Northrop Grumman's Camarillo office provides supplies and assistance to the vital food program.
• Ventura County OneTeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership to place veterans in transitional and permanent housing. Worked with GCVF to assist veterans like Eric in securing housing and becoming service-connected.
• Salvation ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with GCVF to arrange housing for veterans. Together with GCVF, helped veterans Charles and Jean secure housing within one week of their arrival.
• Ventura County Community FoundationcoreOthersGCVF office is located on the ground floor of the Ventura County Community Foundation building in Camarillo. Hosting relationship for office space.
• Ventura County Veteran Services Office (VSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty of Ventura sends a trained VA-accredited claims officer to GCVF office every Wednesday to help veterans apply for and secure their earned benefits.
• 30+ Community OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGCVF partners with over 30 community organizations across Ventura County to maximize impact and provide comprehensive support to veterans.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GoldCoastVeteransFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/goldcoastvets
• Instagraminstagram.com/gcvfvets

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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