Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County - Multiple Grant Programs

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The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County – The Community Foundation makes a difference through philanthropic leadership in San Luis Obispo County. 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.

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.

The Community Foundation offers highly effective strategies to support charitable giving; these are enhanced by a wide variety of resources that enable your clients to make an impact in the areas of community life that mean the most to them.

As a fundholder with The Community Foundation, you are part of a family of donors who are as diverse as their interests, yet connected by the common bonds of giving spirits and the desire to strengthen community. We support local community nonprofits’ innovative and effective solutions to community-wide issues. Your browser does not support the video tag.

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.

Create a charitable fund or establish a scholarship Opportunities for local giving Join the Community Foundation Family 2020 FVFW Scholarship Recipient, Yazmin Rodriguez 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. 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. Growing Together: An LGBTQ Fund provides funding to LGBTQ advocacy groups.

A Shared Vision for Child Care Across the Central Coast In San Luis Obispo County, there is an estimated one licensed child care space for every four children ages 0 to 5. Local research also found particularly limited options for infants and toddlers, while 81% of families seeking child care referrals needed full time care and 73% needed care in order to work.

The impact … Continue reading “A Shared Vision for Child Care Across the Central Coast” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, More Than a Scholarship: Investing in Students for the Journey Ahead For Dene Hurlbert and his late wife, Emily, education has always represented possibility.

Together, they believed that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a brighter future, regardless of financial circumstances. Today, through the Emily & Dene Hurlbert Trust, Dene is carrying that shared belief forward in a deeply meaningful way.

The newly … Continue reading “More Than a Scholarship: Investing in Students for the Journey Ahead” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Rooted in Generosity: A Family Tradition of Giving For Jeanne Helphenstine, generosity began long before she opened a donor advised fund.

It began on her family’s ranch, around a dinner table, and with a simple belief passed from one generation to the next: no one should go hungry.

Jeanne’s grandparents, Allan and Yolanda Righetti, were Swiss Italian immigrants who operated a dairy farm … Continue reading “Rooted in Generosity: A Family Tradition of Giving” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, CFSLOCO Helping Connect Local News Organizations to New Statewide Funding Opportunity Local journalism plays a critical role in helping communities stay informed, connected, and engaged.

Across California, many local news organizations continue to face growing financial and operational challenges at a time when trusted civic information is more important than ever. A new statewide initiative aims to help strengthen and sustain local civic media throughout California.

… Continue reading “CFSLOCO Helping Connect Local News Organizations to New Statewide Funding Opportunity” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Community Foundation Welcomes Senator John Laird for Conversation on Regional Resilience and Community Impact The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County recently welcomed John Laird and members of his staff for a discussion focused on strengthening community resilience, expanding partnerships, and addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing San Luis Obispo County.

The conversation brought together Foundation board members and staff to explore how philanthropy, government, nonprofits, and … Continue reading “Community Foundation Welcomes Senator John Laird for Conversation on Regional Resilience and Community Impact” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Charitable Giving in 2026: What Donors Should Know Tax changes may feel national in scope, but the choices families make because of them are deeply local.

As the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reshapes the federal landscape in 2026, many individuals and families across San Luis Obispo County are taking a fresh look at how they structure their giving.

For those committed … Continue reading “Charitable Giving in 2026: What Donors Should Know” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Generosity in Action Event Recap 4/29/26 On April 29th, we hosted our first annual Generosity in Action event, bringing together past and present board members, committee members, fundholders, and supporters to celebrate the impact of community philanthropy.

During the evening, we announced an exciting milestone: The Community Foundation has officially surpassed $100 million in charitable assets under stewardship.

We also honored … Continue reading “Generosity in Action Event Recap 4/29/26” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Investing in Futures: $460,148 Awarded in Local Scholarships San Luis Obispo County students are pursuing big dreams — and thanks to the generosity of local donors, more of those dreams are becoming possible.

This year, The Community Foundation awarded more than $460,000 in scholarships to students across the county, supporting future nurses, engineers, pilots, tradespeople, teachers, scientists, and community leaders.

Behind every scholarship … Continue reading “Investing in Futures: $460,148 Awarded in Local Scholarships” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, What 2026 Tax Changes Could Mean for Charitable Giving in San Luis Obispo County Tax changes rarely feel local.

But the decisions families make because of them are. As federal tax provisions shift in 2026, including potential changes to standard deductions and charitable deduction rules, many individuals and families may revisit how they structure their philanthropy.

For those who care about investing in San Luis Obispo County, this is … Continue reading “What 2026 Tax Changes Could Mean for Charitable Giving in San Luis Obispo County” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Community Foundation Announces New Board Members and 2026 Slate of Officers The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce a new slate of Board officers and welcome two respected local leaders to its Board of Directors.

Community leaders Teresa J.

Rhyne and John Stevens have joined the Board, bringing deep experience in philanthropy, public service, and community leadership at an important moment for … Continue reading “Community Foundation Announces New Board Members and 2026 Slate of Officers” // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, // consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, consectetuer adipiscing elit, Policies – Donor Advised Funds Growing Together: An LGBTQ+ Fund Leave this field empty if you're human: