The Community Foundation inspires philanthropy and serves as a catalyst and connector for community impact.
We envision San Luis Obispo County to be a thriving, inclusive, and equitable region supported through community generosity.
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The Community Foundation inspires philanthropy and serves as a catalyst and connector for community impact.
We envision San Luis Obispo County to be a thriving, inclusive, and equitable region supported through community generosity.
Donate Now The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a county-wide community resource for charitable giving. We are an enduring source of charitable funds to meet the changing needs and interests of the region.
We envision San Luis Obispo County as an inclusive haven where everyone, regardless of background, feels free to fully participate. In collaboration with our community partners and donors, we seek to foster a safe, respectful environment with ample opportunities for all to reach their potential and contribute to the success of our community. We invite you to join us in celebrating diversity, making sure all of our neighbors feel seen and free from dehumanizing rhetoric and violence, as we shape a future where all residents can flourish.
Since 1998, The Community Foundation has supported our county with grants and scholarships totaling more than $72 million. The Foundations charitable assets under management have grown to nearly $84 million and provide support to all aspects of our community in perpetuity.
We look forward to working with you as we grow The Community Foundation Family.
The Community Foundation is San Luis Obispo County’s largest provider of scholarships. Since our program began in 2000, we have provided more than $2.6 million in scholarships. Thanks to generous donors, we award more than $250,000 annually to support the students that will inspire our futures.
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The Community Foundation offers a wide variety of special focus funds targeting needs in special areas of community life by providing grants to organizations and programs that are making a difference.
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