The California 4-H Foundation

The 4-H Youth Development Program is a public and private partnership comprised of the USDA, University of California, county governments, the California 4-H Foundation, and local 4-H groups. The Foundation raises funds from private benefactors to support the mission of the 4-H program.

By creating long-term financial sustainability for 4-H programming across the state, the California 4-H Foundation makes it possible for more children and families to benefit from the 4-H experience.

The Foundation’s purpose is three-fold:

to develop funding partnerships with individuals, foundations, and corporations to support the 4-H in California
to increase public awareness of the California 4-H Youth Development Program as a valuable investment
to provide training and support to 4-H county offices and clubs to maximize their local fundraising efforts

The California 4-H Foundation, founded in 1971, is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, operating as a part of the State 4-H Office on the Davis campus of the University of California, and is supported in part by the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.