Russell Fischer Fund for the Camarillo Health Care District

Established by: Russell Fischer Estate

Established on: March 15, 2006

Purpose of the fund: The primary purpose of the fund is to support the Camarillo Health Care District’s Care-A-Van transportation program.

Background: Russell Fischer and his family moved to Ventura County in 1929. Mr. Fischer was a citrus farmer; his family developed the Hilltop Ranch in the Santa Rosa Valley in the 1930’s, where he lived until the 1980’s. Mr. Fischer spent his retirement years living in Camarillo and frequently used the Care-A-Van service. Through his bequest, he became the single largest benefactor to the Ventura County Community Foundation, leaving a gift of $11 million benefitting five non-profits in the County.

To learn more about the Camarillo Health Care District, please visit their website.

Grants distributed:

• Camarillo Health Care District 10/15/2007
• Camarillo Health Care District 11/14/2008