Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation
Promote civic spirit in support of law enforcement and public safety, enhance public awareness of, and provide education concerning safet issues, and to raise and provide funds for programs and equipment in furtherance of the foundation's purpose and to enhance the ability of sheriff's department employees to work even more safely and effectively.
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,511,805
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $548,359
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $192,895
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $301,392
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Community Foun Camarillo, CA | Dr. Grossman Scholarship Fund | $43,050 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,511,805 | $548,359 | $301,392 | — | — | $192,895 |
| 2024 | $2,311,787 | $561,159 | $247,603 | — | — | $404,206 |
| 2023 | $2,267,607 | $494,051 | $309,247 | — | — | $16,224 |
| 2022 | $1,943,362 | $101,510 | $376,485 | — | — | $-31,101 |
| 2021 | $2,507,364 | $694,009 | $567,469 | $43,050 | 1 | $259,483 |
| 2020 | $2,175,241 | $584,352 | $134,332 | — | — | $58,649 |
About Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation is a public charity, based in Camarillo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $193K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation is led by Krista Nowak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Krista Nowak
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Sullivan
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase Fiscus
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Alpern
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Markiewicz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Lippel
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Harn
Ambassador
Board Member → Ambassador, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cliff Zone
Ambassador
Board Member → Ambassador, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Lefton
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duke Cohen
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duncan McKay
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moore
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jillian Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Lamb-Mays
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Leopold
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mooring
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Stein
Ambassador
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alan Cohen (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Conley (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Doug Platts (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Katherine Mays (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Hanson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shaun Macdonald (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation
How large is Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation?
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $548K.
Where does Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation operate?
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation's EIN?
Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3780163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
Live grants for the work Ventura County Sheriffs Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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