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Our Work

The VetFund Foundation was created in 2006 to continue the work of the California Department of Veterans Affairs. In 2009, the VetFund Foundation became a stand-alone entity and incorporated as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation 20-5195691 in the State of California.

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The mission of the VetFund Foundation is to support projects and programs that enrich the lives of California veterans and their families, and active-duty service members, and to advocate for veterans’ issues in the state.

Projects and Foundation Grants

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The VetFund Foundation is proud to have funded the following examples of projects with support in excess of $1,415,000.

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  • 2023 75th Anniversary Reception of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948

  • 2016-2023 CalVet/VetFund Foundation’s Leadership Summit – 300 stakeholder leaders

  • 2021 CalVet Veterans Advocacy Forum from throughout the state

  • The Governor’s Inter-Agency Council on Veterans Affairs

  • Orange County – Hall of Heroes

  • F-Stop Digital Photo Therapy Program

  • New Directions – Chris’ Place: Home for OIF/OEF homeless vets

  • East Bay Veterans Fair – Support for homeless veterans' programs

  • American Legion Auxiliary – Provides postage for care packages sent to our troops

  • California Veterans Home, Barstow – Stand-up gardening plots for wheelchair-bound vets

  • California Veterans Home, Yountville – Assisted with funding for motorized wheelchair pushers

  • Troops to Teachers – Provided funds for the education of returning veterans desiring teaching careers

  • Mexican American Veterans Memorial Rehabilitation Project

  • Our Military Kids – Funds went toward supporting military families and their dependents

  • America at Work – Assisted with outreach for returning veterans

  • 20th Anniversary of the Vietnam Memorial – Celebration for Vietnam veterans Honor Flight Network

  • Gold Star License Plate Program – Assisted in recognition of families who have sacrificed the loss of loved ones defending our nation

  • Honor Flights – Sending WWII Veterans to see their Memorial in Washington, DC free of charge

  • Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Program

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