The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, California · EIN 770496500 · Private foundation
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $6.5M in giving and $98.9M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 852 grants for The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo funds
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission College Preparatory School TO SUPPORT THE CAPITAL PROJECTS AT MISSION COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2.2M | 2017 |
| San Luis Obispo Museum of Art FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, ARTS, SECOND SATURDAYS ART ACTIVITY KITS FOR KIDS | San Luis Obispo, CA | $543K | 2022 |
| Neighbor Church COM ENHANCEMENT | San Luis Obispo, CA | $500K | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo'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 cfsloco.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo
- Does The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo accept grant applications?
- The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo'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 The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo fund?
- The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Mission College Preparatory School, San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, Neighbor Church. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo give in grants?
- The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.9M over 852 grants.
- Where is The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo located?
- The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo is based in San Luis Obispo, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 770496500.
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