Ventura County Nonprofits Face Financial Challenges, Report Finds
The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks released its first comprehensive assessment of the financial health of Ventura County's nonprofit ecosystem on September 28, 2026.
Steve Goodall, author of the report, gave highlights of the findings at a panel discussion held at the center. The report is the first to provide a detailed look at the county's nonprofits, including their funding sources and financial stability.
The event featured a panel discussion with community leaders, including Janet Garufis, chairman and CEO of Montecito Bank & Trust, and Scott Heimlich, president of the Amgen Foundation. The discussion focused on the health of the region's nonprofits and how they can be supported in the future.