Ventura County Credit Union
Ventura County Credit Union (VCCU), based in Ventura, California, is a member-owned cooperative financial institution. Its charitable giving is conducted in part through the Foundation of VCCU, a nonprofit formed by VCCU in 2015 to provide financial assistance and education to local nonprofit organizations.
Ventura County Credit Union at a glance
In short: Ventura County Credit Union gave $218K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $218,013
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,801
- +54.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,418,680,359
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ventura County Credit Union
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2026 grant application cycle has passed; the posted deadline was July 31, 2026. VCCU also describes a separate community donation request for event or program sponsorships in Ventura or Santa Barbara counties, available year-round and subject to alignment with its priorities. The Foundation’s 2025 guidelines said it did not accept event-support applications, so applicants should distinguish that past grant cycle from the separate donation-request process.
- Review Cycle
- July 31, 2026, for the Foundation of VCCU’s grant application; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- July 31, 2026, for the Foundation of VCCU’s grant application; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2575 Vista Del Mar Drive Suite 100, Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 477-4024
Website: https://vccuonline.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Ventura County Credit Union
Who Ventura County Credit Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Food Share Inc ($112K). Together the top 10 received $218K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 47 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation of VCCU states that it supports nonprofit organizations throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. In 2024, 92% of VCCU’s reported grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to Wisconsin, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ventura County Credit Union open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2021) to $218K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $218K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Share Inc Oxnard, CA | To Fight Against Hunger in Ventura County. | $111,505 |
| The Foundation of VCCU Ventura, CA | To provide financial assistance and education to local community partners. | $48,592 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley Santa Paula, CA | To Provide Programs Designed to Enrich Children's Lives. | $12,600 |
| Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions Madison, WI | To Support the Global Women's Leadership Network. | $10,000 |
| Inclusiv New York, NY | To help low- and moderate-income people and communities achieve financial independence. | $7,500 |
| Interface Children & Family Services Inc Camarillo, CA | To Provide Mental Health and Trauma Treatment Programs. | $6,500 |
| VC Family Justice Center Foundation Ventura, CA | To provide funding and resources for victims and survivors of domestic violence and other violent crimes in Ventura county. | $6,103 |
| Make a Wish Tri-Counties Camarillo, CA | To grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. | $5,100 |
| Museum of Ventura County Ventura, CA | To support the museum of Ventura county and its educational, cultural, and community programs. | $5,100 |
| Women's Economic Ventures Santa Barbara, CA | To empower women to realize their dreams and achieve financial independence and success. | $5,013 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
VCCU reported 10 grants in 2024, 12 in 2023, and 10 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,418,680,359 | $77,851,564 | $66,075,489 | $218,013 | 10 | $15,753,568 |
| 2023 | $1,354,835,838 | $66,662,060 | $53,265,164 | $168,960 | 12 | $14,613,533 |
| 2022 | $1,285,662,841 | $50,312,368 | $38,747,720 | $111,775 | 10 | $7,584,900 |
| 2021 | $1,276,134,577 | $41,276,672 | $34,663,413 | $86,985 | 5 | $3,248,270 |
| 2020 | $1,114,149,062 | $44,564,146 | $40,216,537 | $95,210 | 10 | $2,886,234 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VCCU’s stated mission is to promote thrift and savings among members, provide them with a source of credit, and let them use and control their money democratically to improve their economic and social conditions. The Foundation of VCCU says its mission is to provide financial assistance and education to local community partners. Its stated giving priorities are support for the underserved, beautification or preservation of the environment, and health and well-being.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented in VCCU’s giving. Food Share describes its work as feeding people facing hunger in Ventura County. Interface Children & Family Services says it supports children, individuals, and families facing challenges including domestic violence, homelessness, mental health concerns, and trauma. The Museum of Ventura County says it celebrates the region’s history, art, and culture through collections, exhibits, and educational programs. Women’s Economic Ventures describes its mission as advancing women’s economic empowerment and financial independence.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, VCCU reported 10 grants totaling $218,013. Grants ranged from $5,013 to $111,505, with a median of $7,000. The largest awards included $111,505 to Food Share for work against hunger in Ventura County and $48,592 to the Foundation of VCCU to provide financial assistance and education to local community partners. Other grants included $12,600 to Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley for children’s programs, $10,000 to Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions to support the Global Women’s Leadership Network, and $7,500 to Inclusiv to help low- and moderate-income people and communities achieve financial independence.
The Foundation of VCCU’s grant guidelines provide for program, capital, or operational support. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, not private foundations, based in and serving Ventura and/or Santa Barbara counties, and aligned with the foundation’s priorities. Organizations may submit one application annually and must state a requested amount of $2,500–$10,000 in the application and cover letter; the submitted grant budget must reflect the full request. Exclusions include individuals; political, labor, and fraternal organizations; religious organizations, subject to an exception for certain secular community-service programs; individual pre-K–12 schools; sports and athletic requests; travel-related events; production of books, films, videos, or television programs; and memorial campaigns. The guidelines also exclude organizations that deny service on specified protected-status grounds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation of VCCU’s website lists Rachel Bravo as president, Regina Cotton as vice president, Melissa Miller as secretary, and Linda Sim as treasurer. It lists Lucas Danner, Fabian Deavila, Tiffany Gillett, Amy Ginnever, Roxana Landeros, and Cory Madden as board members.
VCCU’s 2024 filing lists Margo Byrne as chairperson, Roxanne Ostrem as vice chairperson, Cory Madden as treasurer, and Selfa Saucedo as secretary. It also lists Sue Tatangelo, Eric Butler, Jim Salas, Mark Tribbitt, and Heather Sumagaysay as board members, and Chung Cam as supervisory committee chair.
Ventura County Credit Union is led by Linda Rossi, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Rossi
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$392K (2020) → $809K (2024)
Margo Byrne
Chairperson
Secretary → Vice Chairperson, 2021
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Chung Cam
Supv Cmte Chair
Supv Cmte Member → Supv Cmte Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
April Remnant
Vice President & Delivery Systems
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $256K (2024)
Beverly Armendariz
Vice President & Human Resources
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $300K (2024)
Brenda Allison
Supv Cmte Member
Supv Cmte Secretary → Supv Cmte Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Chad Ritchie
CIO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $394K (2024)
Christina Estes
Vice President & Marketing
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $251K (2024)
David Kanongataa
Financial Advisor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $576K (2024)
Edmond Sahakian
Clo
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$258K (2020) → $288K (2024)
Gavin Bradley
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$347K (2020) → $491K (2024)
Gina O'Callaghan
Financial Advisor
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $394K (2024)
Linda Sim
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$348K (2020) → $492K (2024)
Roxanne Ostrem
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Vice Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Sean McCulloch
Assistant Vice President Commercial Lending
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Sue Tatangelo
Board Member
Chairperson → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Cory Madden
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$7K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Selfa Saucedo
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Rodolfo Guevara Torres
Assistant Vice President Mortgage Operations
Assistant Vice President Business Services → Assistant Vice President Mortgage Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$173K (2022) → $218K (2024)
Anson Mar
Assistant Vice President Business Services
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$240K (2024)
Kenneth Kagan
Supv Cmte Member
Supv Cmte Chair → Supv Cmte Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kopald
Supv Cmte Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bulter
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Sumagaysay
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Salas
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Troxel
Supv Cmte Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Tribbitt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Sonia Amezcua (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Dianne Clapp (2021–2023) — Vice President & Risk Management
- Former: John Cooke (2023) — Vice President & Lending
- Former: Regina Cotton (2023) — Assistant Vice President Mortgage Operations
- Former: Tribbitt Mark (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Clinton Lovinger (2020–2022) — Vice President & Member Services
- Former: Greg Stuart (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Philip Bohan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Valerie Mandernacht-Colvard (2021–2022) — Core Supervisor
- Former: Lisa McInally (2020–2021) — Supv Cmte Member
- Former: Linda Muse-Tabata - Former (2021) — Senior Home Loan Specialist
- Former: Danielle Brinkman (2020) — Supv Cmte Member
- Former: Joseph Schroeder (2020) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Linda Muse-Tabata (2020) — Senior Home Loan Specialist
- Former: Pat Madden (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rodolfo Guevara (2020) — Assistant Vice President Business Services
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $809K, to Linda Rossi (President/CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ventura County Credit Union
How much does Ventura County Credit Union give each year?
Ventura County Credit Union gave $218K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 12 grants.
What is Ventura County Credit Union's typical grant size?
Ventura County Credit Union's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $21,801, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ventura County Credit Union that year got $8K on average.
Where does Ventura County Credit Union give grants?
Ventura County Credit Union gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ventura, CA (3 grants) and Camarillo, CA (2 grants).
Does Ventura County Credit Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Ventura County Credit Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ventura County Credit Union's largest grantees?
Ventura County Credit Union's largest 2024 grantees include Food Share Inc ($111,505), The Foundation of VCCU ($48,592) and Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley ($12,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ventura County Credit Union?
Ventura County Credit Union reported $1.4B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $77.9M.
What does Ventura County Credit Union fund?
VCCU’s stated mission is to promote thrift and savings among members, provide them with a source of credit, and let them use and control their money democratically to improve their economic and social conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ventura County Credit Union?
The foundation’s 2026 grant application cycle has passed; the posted deadline was July 31, 2026. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ventura County Credit Union's EIN?
Ventura County Credit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1790568. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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