Cuesta College Foundation
San Luis Obispo, California · EIN 237225601 · Private foundation
Based in San Luis Obispo, California, Cuesta College Foundation has awarded $20.1M across 23 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to San Luis Community College District - Cuesta College. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Cuesta College Foundation funds
Cuesta College Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Community College District - Cuesta College CUESTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUPPORT | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2.2M | 2018 |
| San Luis Community College District - Cuesta College CUESTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUPPORT | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1.8M | 2017 |
| San Luis Community College District - Cuesta College FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CUESTA COLLEGE STUDENTS | San Luis Obispo, CA | $1.3M | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from Cuesta College Foundation
Cuesta College Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cuesta.edu/about/foundation.
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Frequently asked questions about Cuesta College Foundation
- Does Cuesta College Foundation accept grant applications?
- Cuesta College Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Cuesta College Foundation fund?
- Cuesta College Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include San Luis Community College District - Cuesta College. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Cuesta College Foundation give in grants?
- Cuesta College Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $20.1M over 23 grants.
- Where is Cuesta College Foundation located?
- Cuesta College Foundation is based in San Luis Obispo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237225601.
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