About Us
Fundough is a 501(c)(3) community profit-share network where collaboration meets profit. We connect local businesses, nonprofits, and community groups to build strong partnerships that turn everyday spending into meaningful support for local causes. Through connection, collaboration, and community impact, Fundough helps strengthen Ventura County and create more opportunities for local causes and business owners to thrive.
Our Network
Fundough consists of two groups, Ventura County businesses and non-profits to create powerful partnerships. Sponsors gain referrals and networking opportunities, while clubs benefit from fundraising in and increased volunteering support. Together, we strengthen our community and help local Ventura County causes thrive.
Our Sponsors
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Sponsors are the heart of Fundough, connecting local businesses with community causes.
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Partnership provides exposure and valuable referrals from Fundough clubs.
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Sponsorships help fund the important work of local non-profits.
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When non-profits use sponsor services or refer them to others, part of the sponsor’s dues goes back to support those organizations.
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Every transaction becomes an act of giving that strengthens and connects the community.
Our Clubs
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Club members are the engine of Fundough, supporting sponsors through their purchases.
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Every transaction with a sponsor earns Fundough that helps fund local non-profits and causes.
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By engaging with sponsors and spreading the word, members help businesses grow.
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Their participation turns everyday spending into community impact.
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Together, they prove that collaboration builds a stronger, more connected future for everyone.
Our Mission And Vision
Our Mission
Fundough’s mission is to bridge the gap between local businesses and local organizations through a fundraising network that strengthens community connections. In a time when technology and busy lives have made neighborhoods feel distant, we’re rebuilding what truly makes communities thrive—real, benefitial relationships.
We bring people back together, in person, to create mutually beneficial partnerships where everyday purchases turn into meaningful support for local causes. By connecting sponsors with non-profits, schools, and community groups, Fundough transforms everyday transactions into opportunities for generosity, growth, and impact—right here at home.
Our Vision
We envision a community where neighbors are friends, businesses are trusted partners, and giving back is part of everyday life.
Our goal is to make the community feel smaller, closer, and stronger by fostering collaboration that benefits everyone involved.
When local organizations thrive, local businesses thrive—and together, we create a cycle of prosperity, connection, and purpose.
Fundough exists to turn community engagement into community transformation, ensuring that every relationship and every dollar spent contributes to a brighter, more connected future for all.
Meet Our Director
Founder & Director, Fundough.org
Leigha Heath is a passionate community builder, wife, and mother of three, who believes in the power of genuine connection to strengthen local communities. With a background in marketing and relationship development, she’s dedicated to helping local businesses and organizations grow through collaboration and shared purpose.
After joining Fundough as a sponsor, Leigha quickly recognized its impact in bringing people together for a greater good. When longtime organizer Rita Trejo retired, Leigha was asked to carry the torch—revitalizing the program and officially establishing Fundough.org as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
In addition to leading Fundough, Leigha runs her own business as a licensed Manufactured Home Salesperson, helping families find beautiful, affordable housing solutions—including Prefab ADUs, primary residences on private property, and replacement homes in mobile home parks.
Fundough's History
Fundough's History
Fundough has deep roots the Ventura County community.
The program began in the 1970s as a franchise called Points For Profit, originally purchased by KDAR Christian Radio Station in Oxnard as an add-on benefit for their sponsors. At the time, KDAR was the first Radio Station owned by Salem Communications, the same company that owns KKLA. Points for Profit was a franchise sold exclusively to radio stations and In 2001 Rita Trejo became the program organizer.
When the franchise later dissolved, the group continued privately for two years under the leadership of a local husband-and-wife team. Although the program weathered many changes, it eventually seemed to come to an end. But two long-time sponsors, Richard Sulc and Tyler Tran, selling life insurance and annuities, refused to let the mission fade. In 2013, they revived the program under a new name—Shop For Fundough—and invited Rita back to help lead it once again.
After a decade of growth, Rita retired in 2023, remaining an active sponsor through her Creative Memories Scrapbooking business. She passed the torch to Leigha Heath, a passionate sponsor with a local home care agency.
With the continued support of Rita, Richard, and Tyler, Leigha reimagined the organization for the future—officially establishing Fundough.org as a 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2025.
That same year, the community mourned the passing of Richard Sulc, whose heart for connection and generosity continues to inspire Fundough’s mission today.
