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Chico State Enterprises

Chico, California  ·  EIN 680386518  ·  Private foundation

Chico State Enterprises is a private foundation based in Chico, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.6M in grants paid and $42.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $1.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$42.9M
Total assets
7
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chico State Enterprises funds

Chico State Enterprises's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chico State Enterprises, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
California State University Chico
Student Scholarships
Chico, CA$302K2019
California State University Chico
Student Scholarships
Chico, CA$274K2023
California State University Chico
Student Scholarships
Chico, CA$259K2022
California State University Chico
Support of CSU, Chico
Chico, CA$220K2024
California State University Chico
Student Scholarships
Chico, CA$152K2020
California State University Chico
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Chico, CA$90K2018
California State University Chico
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Chico, CA$60K2017

Chico State Enterprises giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$60K
2018$90K
2019$302K
2020$152K
2022$259K
2023$274K
2024$220K

How to apply for funding from Chico State Enterprises

Chico State Enterprises's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at csuchico.edu/cse.

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Frequently asked questions about Chico State Enterprises

Does Chico State Enterprises accept grant applications?
Chico State Enterprises's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chico State Enterprises fund?
Chico State Enterprises's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include California State University Chico, California State University Chico, California State University Chico. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chico State Enterprises give in grants?
Chico State Enterprises reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 7 grants.
Where is Chico State Enterprises located?
Chico State Enterprises is based in Chico, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680386518.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chico State Enterprises's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chico State Enterprises. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.