Foundation - Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, CA

Mission: To promote the growth of the City of Thousand Oaks, the City of Westlake Village and the City of Agoura Hills by developing leadership with a dynamic and innovative vision for the future; linking the business community in partnership with educational, governmental and nonprofit organizations; and serving as a vehicle for research, planning and community education. In 2024, the Foundation provided nonprofit grants, continued to partner with Conejo Valley Unified School District for Teacher of the Month and hosted the 21st Leadership Conejo class.

NON-PROFIT GRANTS

The Foundation has provided grants to 3 nonprofits so far in 2025 totaling $6,000:

• Manna Food Bank - $2,o00
• Santa Monica Mountains Fund - $2,500
• Conejo Valley Historical Society - $1,500

In 2024, the Foundation awarded 7 grants to local nonprofit organizations totaling $15,000:

• Manna Food Bank - $2,500

• James Storehouse - $2,500

• Conejo Community Outreach - $2,500

• Many Mansions - $2,500

• The Coalition for Family Harmony - $2,500

• Rotary Club of Westlake Village - $2,000

• Conejo/Las Virgenes Future Foundation - $500

Fill out a grant application here.

PRINCIPAL FOR A HALF DAY

In partnership with Conejo Valley Unified School District, we pair a principal and a business professional to shadow for a morning. The day concludes with these participants coming together for lunch and short presentation by CVUSD Superintendent.

TEACHER OF THE MONTH PROGRAM

In partnership with Conejo Valley Unified School District, each month the Chamber’s education council recognizes an outstanding educator in the local community and presents gifts from the local business community

LEADERSHIP CONEJO
Leadership Conejo is a nine-month course that focuses on enhancing your knowledge of the Conejo Valley while strengthening your community involvement. 
- Develop Leadership Skills - Improve your personal leadership skills by interfacing will a diverse group of leaders from different roles in our community.
- Meet Community Leaders - Local, state or federal elected officials, educators, business people, and nonprofit leaders are all part of our curriculum.
- Learn About Conejo Valley - Civic Centers, Local Tourist Attractions, Parks, Hospitals, Police and Fire Facilities are all stops during the program.