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A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across SLO County.
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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This fund was established to support Woods Humane Society in carrying out its role and mission as described in their governing documents.
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This fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healthy Communities collaborative. The collaborative produces a countywide Vital Signs data report with a focus on San Luis Obispo County.
http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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Established with a gift from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to ensure that community arts programs continue to inspire local residents creatively, spiritually, and communally.
http://www.sloccf.org/grant_artinspires.php
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http://www.sloccf.org/grant_artinspires.php
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This fund supports operations of the Cayucos Lost at Sea committee and the planning, construction and maintenance of the Cayucos Lost at Sea Memorial structure in Cayucos
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This fund was established to provide support to the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries to carry out its role, mission and charitable work as described by its governing documents.
http://www.slolibrary.org/
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http://www.slolibrary.org/
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Designated endowment fund to support the maintenance, operations and educational activities of the proposed and completed educational building at the SLO Botanical Garden. The mission of the SLO Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate zones, and to provide opportunities for education, recreation, conservation and research.
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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to support excellence and innovation in the performing arts in San Luis Obispo County.
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An endowment that will support the needs of the Grover Beach library.
http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing arts who live in the San Luis Obispo area.
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The Impact Media Fund was established to support local journalism. In a fast changing world, local journalism is at the heart of our community, informing the community of pressing needs - to celebrate, champion and sometimes criticize with true understanding of the issues at hand. Specifically, this fund will initially focus on issues related to affordable housing and may be expanded to other local public benefit journalism efforts. Annual grants will be issued to Journalism Funding Partners, a nonprofit supporting independent journalism.
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This scholarship fund, in honor of Irene H Broadbent, is designed to provide scholarships for San Luis Obispo youth (6-18) to receive musical education and training.
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The Fund shall preserve the existing building known as the Jack House, located at 536 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo.
http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp
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http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp
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To honor the memory of Jennifer Thoma, this scholarsip fund was established because she was a devotee of the arts who dabbled with the cello and loved dance, a passion she shared with her daughter Jessica, an accomplished ballerina.
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The Award will support LGBTQ+ individuals who have demonstrated, or show the potential to demonstrate, excellence in visual, performing or graphic arts. Examples include but are not limited to subjects such as photography, sculpture, graphic design, graphic arts, music, and dance, including acrobatic performance.
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This endowed fund was established to support The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
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This is an agency fund to support the activities of Opera San Luis Obispo.
http://operaslo.org/
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http://operaslo.org/
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An endowed fund to support the operations of the SLO Children's Museum created by the Children's Museum Board of Directors.
http://www.slokids.org/
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http://www.slokids.org/
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Awards scholarships to support music education programs in the local schools.
http://www.slosymphony.com/
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http://www.slosymphony.com/
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Supports the South County Performing Arts Foundation in carrying out its role and mission.
http://www.clarkcenter.org/
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http://www.clarkcenter.org/
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Studios on the Park is located in downtown Paso Robles. It provides work space for local artiists and educational classes, workshops, and exhibitions that are open to the public. The primary purpose of the Studios on the Park Fund is to support the activities of this nonprofit arts organization.
http://www.studiosonthepark.org/
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http://www.studiosonthepark.org/
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The Monday Club is a nonprofit civic organization with a long history of community service. Founded in 1924, the Monday Club has done many things for the San Luis Obispo community since then. They support local charitable causes supporting women and children and those dedicated to enhancing the San Luis Obispo community's educational, civic, social, and cultural quality.
In 1928 the membership was up to 350 and the need to have their own clubhouse was apparent. A member's husband was the County Clerk, who alerted them of a property on upper Monterey Street that was available because of default. They quickly voted to purchase the property and raised the $3,900 needed. Club members held rummage sales, card parties, flower shows, fashion shows and dinners. Some even shined the shoes of businessmen at a stand on the corner of Monterey and Chorro Streets! The title to the property was acquired after incorporation on August 14, 1930.
Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan designed the beautiful historic building that houses The Monday Club and was constructed in 1933-1934.
Julia Morgan designed the clubhouse to resemble a garden gazebo with an interior awning over the stage area. Large off-white Chinese lanterns lit the room. Miss Barneberg's brother donated the flagstone, shipped from Merced County, for the fireplace. Miss Morgan oversaw the construction and painting of the interior.
Your contribution is not just a donation; it's a pledge to preserve a national landmark and continue to serve our community.
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This fund will be used to support local arts organizations in SLO County and to provide a mechanism for local donors who care about the arts to support them through endowed giving.
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This fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healthy Communities collaborative. The collaborative produces a countywide Vital Signs data report with a focus on San Luis Obispo County.
http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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This fund supports operations of the Cayucos Lost at Sea committee and the planning, construction and maintenance of the Cayucos Lost at Sea Memorial structure in Cayucos
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The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by natural disasters or pandemics. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation. Grants from the fund will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations directly assisting individuals to meet needs as they arise and to deploy resources where they are most needed. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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This fund supports the EVC helping to create sustainable communities and self-sufficiency in San Luis Obispo County by generating jobs, increasing investment in the community and promoting the start-up, growth and attraction of businesses.
http://www.sloevc.org/
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http://www.sloevc.org/
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Fund purposes: Support the appropriate use of 911, CPR, AED, and First Aid through public education; Foster growth, continuous improvement, and personnel development of members of the Emergency Medical Services community; Support education of individuals
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This fund was established to provide support to the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries to carry out its role, mission and charitable work as described by its governing documents.
http://www.slolibrary.org/
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http://www.slolibrary.org/
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Designated endowment fund to support the maintenance, operations and educational activities of the proposed and completed educational building at the SLO Botanical Garden. The mission of the SLO Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate zones, and to provide opportunities for education, recreation, conservation and research.
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An endowment that will support the needs of the Grover Beach library.
http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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The Impact Media Fund was established to support local journalism. In a fast changing world, local journalism is at the heart of our community, informing the community of pressing needs - to celebrate, champion and sometimes criticize with true understanding of the issues at hand. Specifically, this fund will initially focus on issues related to affordable housing and may be expanded to other local public benefit journalism efforts. Annual grants will be issued to Journalism Funding Partners, a nonprofit supporting independent journalism.
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This award is named to honor the dedication and commitment to caring about people exhibited by Isabel P. Ruiz. It is designed to highlight and encourage those who follow in Isabel's footsteps to remain committed to organizing and advocacy to improve the lives of everyone in San Luis Obispo County. Donate now!
More information can be found on the Isabel P. Ruiz Humanitarian Award page.
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The Fund shall preserve the existing building known as the Jack House, located at 536 Marsh Street in San Luis Obispo.
http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp
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http://www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/jackhouse.asp
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This fund was established by Jean Anderson to support nonprofit organizations that provide bicycling and pedestrian safety education programs for the residents of San Luis Obispo County.
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This endowed fund was established to support The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
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To support the mission to provide the retired and semi-retired community of the Central Coast access to lifelong learning and socialization opportunities focused on keeping members current in all areas of life.
http://www.lifelearnerscc.org/#!about-us
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http://www.lifelearnerscc.org/#!about-us
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This fund was established to ensure an ongoing stream of income to produce an annual documentary on the status of the Partners for the Conservation of the Los Osos Coastal Dunes and the properties within their stewardship.
http://wildlifecorridorpartners.org/
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http://wildlifecorridorpartners.org/
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Supports the purchase of heart rate monitors for the Cambria Community Healthcare District. For more information about Project Heartbeat, please visit the Cambria Community Healtcare District website.
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This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitable activities.
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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This agency endowment provides support to the programs and activities of the Cayucos Land Conservancy, helping further its mission of establishing a permanent greenbelt around Cayucos.
http://cayucoslandconservancy.org/
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http://cayucoslandconservancy.org/
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The purpose of this fund is to assist the City in the acquisition of land and easements to preserve open space, wildlife habitat, and agticultural land in and near the City, and to assist the City in undertaking habitat conservation, environmental restoration.
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This fund provides grants to local organizations working towards the betterment of the environment or ecology of San Luis Obispo County
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Designated endowment fund to support the maintenance, operations and educational activities of the proposed and completed educational building at the SLO Botanical Garden. The mission of the SLO Botanical Garden is to display the diverse plant life of the Mediterranean climate zones, and to provide opportunities for education, recreation, conservation and research.
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This agency endowment provides support to the essential programs and efforts of The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County, a nonprofit land trust dedicated to permanently protecting San Luis Obispo County lands for the benefit of people and wildlife.
http://www.LCSLO.org/
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http://www.LCSLO.org/
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This endowed fund was established to support The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County and the Morro Coast Audubon Society.
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This fund was established to ensure an ongoing stream of income to produce an annual documentary on the status of the Partners for the Conservation of the Los Osos Coastal Dunes and the properties within their stewardship.
http://wildlifecorridorpartners.org/
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http://wildlifecorridorpartners.org/
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The primary purpose of the Fund is to support nonprofit land trusts or public agencies for land conservation projects in San Luis Obispo County.
http://www.cottontailcreek.com/conservation.php
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http://www.cottontailcreek.com/conservation.php
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A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across SLO County.
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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A Legacy Leader is a community member who has donated $1000 or more to The Women’s Legacy Fund, the Young 100 is an affordable pathway to becoming a Legacy Leader over time. Both programs support the mission to be a catalyst for philanthropy that improves the lives of Women and Girls in SLO County.
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A fund that addresses issues and service needs of SLO County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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Legacy Leaders may continue their support with a single or reoccurring donation of $250 or more to sustain the Women’s Legacy Fund permanent endowment.
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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A fund that addresses issues and service needs of SLO County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across SLO County.
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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This fund supports the administrative efforts for the ACTION for Healthy Communities collaborative. The collaborative produces a countywide Vital Signs data report with a focus on San Luis Obispo County.
http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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http://www.sloccf.org/community_needs.php
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To support the AIDS Support Network in carrying out its role and mission as described in its governing documents.
http://www.asn.org/
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http://www.asn.org/
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Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo (also known as San Luis Obispo ALPHA) Fund was established to support the mission of Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo in providing San Luis Obispo County families with emotional support, practical assistance and connections to community resources from pregnancy through a child's second year.
http://www.ppsslo.org/
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http://www.ppsslo.org/
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This fund was established by the Righetti family to assist organizations that help disabled and/or elderly citizens of the County of San Luis Obispo.
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This fund will be used to make grants to organizations which assure access to health care for persons in SLO County.
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This fund will support the role and mission of Atascadero Loaves and Fishes.
http://www.atascaderoloaves.com/
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http://www.atascaderoloaves.com/
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This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Program to carry out its role and mission as described in their governing documents.
http://www.capslo.org/
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http://www.capslo.org/
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This is an agency endowment to hold the endowment of the Community Counseling Center.
http://www.cccslo.com/
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http://www.cccslo.com/
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This unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantmaking that responds to the most pressing issues facing people in our community.
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The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by natural disasters or pandemics. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation. Grants from the fund will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations directly assisting individuals to meet needs as they arise and to deploy resources where they are most needed. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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Fund purposes: Support the appropriate use of 911, CPR, AED, and First Aid through public education; Foster growth, continuous improvement, and personnel development of members of the Emergency Medical Services community; Support education of individuals
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CANCER RESEARCH, CANCER NAVIGATION AND PREVENTION
CANCER RESEARCH
http://www.endkidscancer.org/
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- We have been funding some of the most advanced pediatric cancer research in the country, at their earliest phases with tremendous success. This research has benefited children in many parts of the world.
- We have supported a vaccine trial that reduced the relapse rates by 50% for a certain group of kids.
- We supported the development of two drugs before proof of concept was established. Once our funding helped establish proof of concept for these two drugs, the FDA and NCI came in with multi-million-dollar investments.
http://www.endkidscancer.org/
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The Fire Relief Fund will enable local donors to make gifts to support those impacted by the wildfires throughout California. The Foundation will redistribute funding to the closest community foundations near the disaster to direct to local agencies who are on the ground in their communities providing immediate support to those most in need. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
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This is an endowment fund to support the operations and activities of the Foster Parent Association.
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To support the Senior Nutrition Program in carrying out its role and mission as described in its governing documents.
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Brian & Johnine Talley established this endowed fund to provide grants to organizations that improve the lives of vineyard and farm workers in SLO County. They hope to build this fund with support from other wineries and agricultural organizations in the County.
https://www.talleyvineyards.com/Community/Fund-for-Vineyard-and-Farm-Workers
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https://www.talleyvineyards.com/Community/Fund-for-Vineyard-and-Farm-Workers
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Goodwill Industries established a fund at the Foundation to help carry out its mission of helping people find employment, housing and education.
http://www.scgoodwill.org/
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http://www.scgoodwill.org/
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A fund that addresses issues and service needs of SLO County's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. Over $60,000 has been granted to address recommendations of the plan developed by the Childhood Obesity Prevention Task Force.
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This fund was created to help people who are attempting to help themselves. Funds will be disbursed in the form of loans, grants, stipends and scholarships.
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This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referrals, and information to families of children with special needs.
http://www.phpslo.org/
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http://www.phpslo.org/
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This is an agency fund to support the activities of the Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corporation.
http://www.pshhc.org/
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http://www.pshhc.org/
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This fund supports programs that promote the health and well-being of the community, encourages behaviors that focus on preventing disease, and enables county residents to reach and maintain optimal health stability and independence.
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Supports the purchase of heart rate monitors for the Cambria Community Healthcare District. For more information about Project Heartbeat, please visit the Cambria Community Healtcare District website.
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This fund was established by the SLO County Board of Supervisors from monies received in a settlement concerning overcharging customers at the Albertson's food store chain. The fund will be used to support the programs of the Food Bank or other food distribution nonprofits
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SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and advocacy for and with undocumented and other immigrant families in SLO County in order to make meaningful impact and true system change.
https://sloundocusupport.org/
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This fund assists youth (ages 12-17) served by Transitions-Mental Health Association and the agency’s Youth Treatment Program. Services provide mental health treatment within a residential setting for young people in the foster care system who need help to recover, stabilize, and transition into adulthood.
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This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitable activities.
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across SLO County.
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Program to carry out its role and mission as described in their governing documents.
http://www.capslo.org/
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http://www.capslo.org/
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This is an endowment fund to support the operations and activities of the Foster Parent Association.
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This fund was established to provide support to the Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Public Libraries to carry out its role, mission and charitable work as described by its governing documents.
http://www.slolibrary.org/
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http://www.slolibrary.org/
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This fund was established to hold charitable contributions for scholarships and operational needs.
http://www.grizzlyyouthacademy.org/
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http://www.grizzlyyouthacademy.org/
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An endowment that will support the needs of the Grover Beach library.
http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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http://www.slolibrary.org/index.htm
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The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. Over $60,000 has been granted to address recommendations of the plan developed by the Childhood Obesity Prevention Task Force.
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This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing arts who live in the San Luis Obispo area.
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This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referrals, and information to families of children with special needs.
http://www.phpslo.org/
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http://www.phpslo.org/
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This fund will provide grants to local organizations to implement Raising a Reader, an award-winning pre-reading program that promotes family literacy through a rotating book bag program.
https://www.slocoe.org/divisions/educational-support-services/early-learning-and-educational-support/raising-a-reader/
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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to youth programs and activities in the Lucia Mar Unified School District region of San Luis Obispo County.
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An endowed fund to support the operations of the SLO Children's Museum created by the Children's Museum Board of Directors.
http://www.slokids.org/
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http://www.slokids.org/
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SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and advocacy for and with undocumented and other immigrant families in SLO County in order to make meaningful impact and true system change.
https://sloundocusupport.org/
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The purpose of this fund is to support the philanthropic efforts of Softec, a local technology consortium.
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Supports the South County Performing Arts Foundation in carrying out its role and mission.
http://www.clarkcenter.org/
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http://www.clarkcenter.org/
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Studios on the Park is located in downtown Paso Robles. It provides work space for local artiists and educational classes, workshops, and exhibitions that are open to the public. The primary purpose of the Studios on the Park Fund is to support the activities of this nonprofit arts organization.
http://www.studiosonthepark.org/
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http://www.studiosonthepark.org/
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TEACh (The Endowment for the Advancement of Children) shall make grants to teachers to enrich and enhance the experiences of students in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District in perpetuity as recommended by the Donor, TEACh Board of Directors and The Community Foundation Board of Directors.
http://www.theteachfoundation.org/
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http://www.theteachfoundation.org/
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This Fund supports residents of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara County with affordable housing opportunities and/or educational support. Areas of affordable housing opportunities may include; Workforce housing; Upgrading existing housing to green building standards code; Housing for youth in the social services system and/or within local nonprofit's programs for youth between the ages of 16-22; Housing for youth while attending Cuesta College or a local vocational school; Disabled individuals and their families.
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This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitable activities.
http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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http://www.unitedwayslo.org/
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/field-of-interest-funds/
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The primary purpose of the fund shall be to support charitable activities as recommended by the Donor and directed by the Board of Directors.
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The Fund supports youth development and prevention programs serving at-risk youth in SLO County.
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The American Institute of Architects, Central Coast Chapter (AIACCC) established this Designated (Agency) Endowment Fund for the purpose of awarding scholarships to students pursuing architecture at California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly- SLO); thereby promoting awareness of architecture and architects and supporting activities of the AIACCC in achieving these goals.
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This is a scholarship fund to benefit the children of Los Osos.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alfred-Switzer-bio-19.pdf
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alfred-Switzer-bio-19.pdf
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This scholarship was established in memory of former San Luis Obispo High School math teacher and cross-country coach, Brian Waterbury.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Waterbury-bio-19.pdf
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Waterbury-bio-19.pdf
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This scholarship is based on what the Elks Club stands for: charity, justice, patriotism, good fellowship, serve people and the community through benevolent programs. It provides support for a graduating senior from a high school in San Luis Obispo County who plans to pursue a degree in sociology or psychology or one that will lead to a career in public safety or civil service.
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The Fund provides scholarships for students with special needs. It benefits students who, because of their unique differences, find achieving their educational goals difficult because of the lack of encouragement or financial resources.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gianas-bio-19.pdf
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gianas-bio-19.pdf
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The purpose of the Collins/Salisbury Scholarship Fund is to administer an educational scholarship fund for the benefit of Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 60 of Paso Robles, CA, in memory of former Scoutmasters Thomas Salisbury and Dennis Collins.
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This fund celebrates the memory of former Cal Poly professor Don Floyd by awarding scholarships each year to Cal Poly students participating in the International Program to study abroad.
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This scholarship fund is aimed at youth who have been involved in the Juvenile Justice System in San Luis Obispo County and plan to attend a community college, four-year college/university, or certified vocational program.
https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dorothy-Ross-bio-19.pdf
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https://devcfsloco.seemysite.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dorothy-Ross-bio-19.pdf
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The Douglas DeGross Scholarship for Automotive Studies provides support to graduating high school seniors in San Luis Obispo County who are pursuing a career in the automotive industry.
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This fund is established in Memory of Emmit Herrington, who was a member of and awarded an Eagle Scout by Troop 60. The fund will support financial assistance to the families Scouts of Troop 60 and Troop 1602 of the Cuesta District of the BSA Los Padres Council, that will enable the Scouts full participation in Scouting activities.
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The Tom and Gail Garris Scholarship was established to support students from public high schools or home schooled programs in San Luis Obispo County in achieving post-secondary education at a vocational school, community college or four year college/university. The purpose of this fund is to support deserving students planning to pursue a post-secondary education.
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This scholarship fund was established to provide scholarship support for promising LGBTQ students to achieve their full academic and leadership potential. The scholarship is open to local high school seniors or college students who reside in San Luis Obispo County or the Santa Maria Basin pursuing higher education at the college or university level.
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This fund provides scholarships for qualified students or graduates from a high school in San Luis Obispo County.
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This scholarship will be awarded to a SLO High School senior on the football team who demonstrates perseverance, dedication and teamwork, in memory of Ian Purdon.
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This scholarship fund, in honor of Irene H Broadbent, is designed to provide scholarships for San Luis Obispo youth (6-18) to receive musical education and training.
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To honor the memory of Jennifer Thoma, this scholarsip fund was established because she was a devotee of the arts who dabbled with the cello and loved dance, a passion she shared with her daughter Jessica, an accomplished ballerina.
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This scholarship fund was established to provide support for students attending a high school in San Luis Obispo who plan to major in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) and were involved in the Performing Arts during high school years.
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This fund will support LGBTQ+ individuals who are pursuing arts education. Eligible applicants may pursue their education at a 4-year, 2-year or technical or professional school. Arts education includes visual, performing, or graphic arts. Examples include, but are not limited to subjects such as photography, sculpture, graphic design, graphic arts, music, and dance, including acrobatic performance.
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The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County has named this scholarship in honor of Dr. Julian Crocker, San Luis Obispo County Superintendent of Schools from 1998-2015 and founding board member and scholarship committee member of the Foundation. We invite donors to “pool” their contributions to support scholarships for San Luis Obispo County residents with financial need. The Scholarship Committee will determine additional priorities for the scholarship as they evolve over time. At present, preference will be given to students who are:
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- Transferring from a community college to a four-year university; or
- Obtaining a degree/certificate in career technical education at an accredited institution
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Established in memory In memory of Justin McCutcheon, this scholarship will be awarded annually to recognize a high school senior member of a CIF CCAC Golf Team.
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Lauren Tipton Slaughter passed away in 2002. Family and friends established this memorial fund to support a graduating senior at San Luis Obispo High School who played on the girls tennis team.
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The Lee Jeberjahn Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Lee Jeberjahn to honor his love of golf and passion for life. His family established this scholarship to be awarded to high school golfers who display compassion for others, a strong work ethic, and respect for the game of golf.
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The Maureen "Mo" Clancy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Maureen "Mo" Clancy. The scholarship will provide support to girls who participated during high school in cross country and/or track and field and who will pursue a post-secondary education.
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The scholarship was established in memory of Richard Fisher, a man who dedicated his life to serving our country and community. A member of the National Guard, he also served the City of San Luis Obispo from 1977 until his passing in 2024. During his time with the city, he was key in building public improvements essential to our lives – water and sewer systems, better roads, and public buildings. Richard’s impact went beyond bricks and mortar. He was passionate about mentoring the next generation of public servants.
The scholarship will be awarded to high school or undergraduate/adult students pursuing Career Technical Education or Construction Trades Programs.
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Annual awards are scholarships to high school students entering senior year who demonstrate outstanding leadership ability in their field of study at a college/ university that is recognized for curriculums in selected professional concentrations.
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The Richard K. Sauret Viticulture & Enology Scholarship provides for educational scholarships for students desiring to study viticulture or enology at a four year college or university.
Richard Sauret was truly one of the fathers of the Paso Robles wine industry, and he wished to support and encourage students pursuing careers in Viticulture & Enology through his Scholarship Fund today.
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The San Luis Obispo County Bar Association (“SLOCBA”) Scholarship Fund was established to broaden the number of traditionally underrepresented groups employed in the legal profession with the goal of providing greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.
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This scholarship fund was established in memory of Sera to support graduating seniors attending high school in San Luis Obispo County in pursuit of a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
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This scholarship fund awards San Luis Obispo High School seniors who plan to attend a trade or technical school.
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This scholarship fund was established by the family of Stephen D. Moss and New Times newsweekly to support Cal Poly-SLO Journalism majors pursuing a print or broadcast media track.
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The scholarship is designed to assist adults in SLO County who are re-entering the education system to further their education or pursue training for a new career. Awards are granted quarterly to students attending Cuesta College, Allan Hancock College, or local vocational schools. Up to $5000 available to adults re-entering the education system.
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The purpose of this scholarship fund is to provide support to for a graduating senior at Coast Union, Morro Bay or Paso Robles High School who is planning to pursue a degree, at a California public university, in physical or technical science (Physics, Geology, Math, Engineering, Chemistry, Computer sciences or Architecture).
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The Zach Elliott Memorial Scholarship was established to honor and celebrate the legacy of Zachary Elliott, a 2012 Nipomo High School graduate. The award recognizes Nipomo High School seniors who share Zach's passion for helping others. The Elliott family hopes that this gift in Zach's honor will help transform a student's life and they will be inspired to make a difference as Zach did.
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This unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantmaking that responds to the most pressing issues facing people in our community.
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The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by natural disasters or pandemics. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devastation. Grants from the fund will be distributed to nonprofit agencies and organizations directly assisting individuals to meet needs as they arise and to deploy resources where they are most needed. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
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This fund provides grants to local organizations working towards the betterment of the environment or ecology of San Luis Obispo County
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The Fire Relief Fund will enable local donors to make gifts to support those impacted by the wildfires throughout California. The Foundation will redistribute funding to the closest community foundations near the disaster to direct to local agencies who are on the ground in their communities providing immediate support to those most in need. The Community Foundation has waived all administrative fees so 100% of donations will be used for grantmaking.
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After more than a decade of dedicated, heartfelt work, Heidi McPherson is stepping down as CEO of The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. She’s led with such warmth and vision, turning big dreams into real change. Since she came on board, the Foundation’s grant support has nearly tripled to over $70 million—an incredible testament to her passion for this community.
But Heidi’s impact goes way beyond numbers. She launched programs like In Our Backyard to help educate and connect donors, and established the Data Center to spotlight local issues that matter. Through wildfires, a global pandemic, and challenging times, Heidi’s steady leadership and unwavering commitment have guided the community forward, ensuring essential funding was available when it was most needed.
Heidi leaves The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo stronger and ready for the future. Please consider making a gift to honor Heidi's incredible service and commitment to this community.
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Ben McAdams was a dedicated philanthropist who supported and championed many important causes in our local community. In lieu of flowers, his family requests we honor his commitment to the community by donating gifts in memory of Ben McAdams at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. The family will direct gifts to the organizations near and dear to Ben’s heart.
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Fund for Supporting Organization that receives and liquidates charitable gifts of real estate and distributes the proceeds as donors instruct
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The scholarship was established in memory of Richard Fisher, a man who dedicated his life to serving our country and community. A member of the National Guard, he also served the City of San Luis Obispo from 1977 until his passing in 2024. During his time with the city, he was key in building public improvements essential to our lives – water and sewer systems, better roads, and public buildings. Richard’s impact went beyond bricks and mortar. He was passionate about mentoring the next generation of public servants.
The scholarship will be awarded to high school or undergraduate/adult students pursuing Career Technical Education or Construction Trades Programs.
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The preservation of 550 Dana Street will make us more sustainable, better serve nonprofits, and protect and maintain a historic resource.
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The Community Foundation created the Leadership Fund to keep our operations sustainable as we respond to ever increasing requests for services. This fund supports The Community Foundation's philanthropic leadership in San Luis Obispo County.
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Donors wanting to support the operations of The Community Foundation may do so by making a donation here.
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The Monday Club is a nonprofit civic organization with a long history of community service. Founded in 1924, the Monday Club has done many things for the San Luis Obispo community since then. They support local charitable causes supporting women and children and those dedicated to enhancing the San Luis Obispo community's educational, civic, social, and cultural quality.
In 1928 the membership was up to 350 and the need to have their own clubhouse was apparent. A member's husband was the County Clerk, who alerted them of a property on upper Monterey Street that was available because of default. They quickly voted to purchase the property and raised the $3,900 needed. Club members held rummage sales, card parties, flower shows, fashion shows and dinners. Some even shined the shoes of businessmen at a stand on the corner of Monterey and Chorro Streets! The title to the property was acquired after incorporation on August 14, 1930.
Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan designed the beautiful historic building that houses The Monday Club and was constructed in 1933-1934.
Julia Morgan designed the clubhouse to resemble a garden gazebo with an interior awning over the stage area. Large off-white Chinese lanterns lit the room. Miss Barneberg's brother donated the flagstone, shipped from Merced County, for the fireplace. Miss Morgan oversaw the construction and painting of the interior.
Your contribution is not just a donation; it's a pledge to preserve a national landmark and continue to serve our community.
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The scholarship is designed to assist adults in SLO County who are re-entering the education system to further their education or pursue training for a new career. Awards are granted quarterly to students attending Cuesta College, Allan Hancock College, or local vocational schools. Up to $5000 available to adults re-entering the education system.
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
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A Legacy Leader is a community member who has donated $1000 or more to The Women’s Legacy Fund, the Young 100 is an affordable pathway to becoming a Legacy Leader over time. Both programs support the mission to be a catalyst for philanthropy that improves the lives of Women and Girls in SLO County.
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Legacy Leaders may continue their support with a single or reoccurring donation of $250 or more to sustain the Women’s Legacy Fund permanent endowment.
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations that improve the lives of women and girls in SLO county. Donations may be made to one of the following:
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- The Endowment, a permanent fund which sustains grant making over many years.
- Operations, to support the work of volunteers and staff in administration, education, and outreach for the current year.
- Next year’s grants, which will be gifted in full to award recipients of the next annual grant cycle.
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