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.

Richard Fisher 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. But Richard's impact went beyond bricks and mortar. He was passionate about mentoring the next generation of public servants. He led by example, showing what it truly means to serve the community. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that we honor his commitment to the community by donating gifts in memory of Richard Fisher at The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County. The family will direct the gifts to causes near and dear to Richard's heart.

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.

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:

• 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.

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.

Fund for Supporting Organization that receives and liquidates charitable gifts of real estate and distributes the proceeds as donors instruct

The preservation of 550 Dana Street will make us more sustainable, better serve nonprofits, and protect and maintain a historic resource.

Donors wanting to support the operations of The Community Foundation may do so by making a donation here.

This unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantmaking that responds to the most pressing issues facing people in our community.

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.

This fund provides grants to local organizations working towards the betterment of the environment or ecology of San Luis Obispo County

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.