Museum of Ventura County
Ventura, CA ·EIN 95-1942930 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Museum of Ventura County?
Museum of Ventura County is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Ventura County Community Foundation ($1.1M), Told Foundation ($350K), Charles D & Mary a Bauer ($208K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Museum of Ventura County between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura County Community Foundation | $1,117,223 | 26 | 2020–2024 |
| Told Foundation | $350,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Charles D & Mary a Bauer | $207,636 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Finch Family Foundation | $61,000 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| Ventura County Credit Union | $41,600 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Schwemm Family Foundation | $28,550 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Wood-claeyssens Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Martin V and Martha K Smith Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Busch Family Foundation | $17,700 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $12,750 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Laby Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| California Humanities | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | $7,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Weingart Foundation | $1,532 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
What grants has Museum of Ventura County received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Charles D & Mary a Bauer | ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Busch Family Foundation | General Support | $3,200 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF VCMHA AS DEFINED IN THEIR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION | $155,952 |
| 2024 | Told Foundation | TO FUND GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES TO FULFILL THE RECIPIENTS MISSION | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, AND EXHIBITION OF COLLECTIONS HELD BY THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY | $58,511 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO PROVIDE PERMANENT AND ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION | $50,487 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE 150TH VENTURA COUNTY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Charles D & Mary a Bauer | TRAIN INTERNS IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE FUND AGREEMENT | $46,663 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE QUARTERLY DISPLAY OF ART AND ARTIFACTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY | $31,960 |
| 2024 | The Wood-claeyssens Foundation | VENTURA COUNTY 150TH ANNIVERSARY | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO PROVIDE PERMANENT AND ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY'S COLLECTIONS MANAGER POSITION. | $24,445 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE OUTREACH PROGRAM - ONSITE & VIRTUAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF THE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE AGENCY AS DEFINED IN THEIR ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. FUNDS ARE NOT TO BE USED TO DEFER THE SALARIES OF ANY PERSONS OR BASIC OPERATING SERVICES OF THE MUSEUM AND/OR THE LIBRARY | $13,408 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Schwemm Family Foundation | to engage participants in meaningful experiences with history, art, culture, and each other | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO VCMHA FOR THE PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND RESTORATION OF THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION OF GEORGE STUART'S HISTORICAL FIGURES AND/OR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FRED W. SMITH GALLERY. IF THE NEEDS OF THE PRIMARY PURPOSE ARE MET AND SOME | $7,775 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY AGRICULTURE MUSEUM | $6,321 |
| 2024 | Ventura County Credit Union | TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY AND ITS EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. | $5,100 |
| 2024 | Stern Sidney Memorial Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $3,500 |
| 2024 | Busch Family Foundation | General Support | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Conrad N Hilton Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Weingart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Weingart Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS | $232 |
| 2023 | Ventura County Community Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE VENTURA COUNTY 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES, TO SUPPORT THE CHIEF CURATOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH, TO PROVIDE PERMANENT AND ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION, TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S CHIDREN'S ART EDUCATION PROGRAM, TO SUPPORT TO VCMHA FOR THE PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, AND RESTORATION OF THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION OF GEORGE STUART'S HISTORICAL FIGURES AND/OR REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FRED W. SMITH GALLERY, TO PROVIDE PERMANENT AND ONGOING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY'S COLLECTIONS MANAGER POSITION. | $251,450 |
| 2023 | Told Foundation | INTERNSHIP SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Charles D & Mary a Bauer | TRAIN INTERNS FO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $48,636 |
| 2023 | Ventura County Credit Union | TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND CELEBRATE THE HISTORY, ART, AND CULTURE OF VENTURA COUNTY AND ITS SURROUNDING REGIONS. | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 69 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Museum of Ventura County?
Museum of Ventura County is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by Ventura County Community Foundation ($1.1M), Told Foundation ($350K), Charles D & Mary a Bauer ($208K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Museum of Ventura County between 2019–2025.
Who is Museum of Ventura County's largest funder?
Ventura County Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Museum of Ventura County, with $1.1M across 26 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Museum of Ventura County received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Museum of Ventura County across 69 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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