Foundation grants for nonprofits in San Luis Obispo County
Private foundations gave $52 million to organizations in San Luis Obispo County in tax years 2019 to 2025, according to their own IRS filings.
$52 million
given
2,472
grants
594
foundations
$2,500
typical grant
Foundations that give in San Luis Obispo County
The 20 biggest givers here whose tax filings don't say they fund only groups they pick themselves. Check each foundation's own guidelines before you apply.
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Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA
Gave $5.2 million in San Luis Obispo County in 58 grants. Typical grant: $20,000.
- Arts & culture
- Environment & animals
- Education
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Santa Rosa Creek Foundation
Based in Odell, OR
Gave $2.1 million in San Luis Obispo County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $667,139.
- Environment & animals
- Science & technology
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Hind Foundation
Based in San Luis Obispo, CA
Gave $990,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $495,000.
- Arts & culture
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Edgar E & Elizabeth S Pankey Foundation
Based in North Tustin, CA
Gave $764,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 9 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Education
- Religion
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The Wood-claeyssens Foundation
Based in Santa Barbara, CA
Gave $675,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 8 grants. Typical grant: $100,000.
- Food & nutrition
- Youth development
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Raintree Foundation
Based in Goleta, CA
Gave $600,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $300,000.
- Education
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The Niner Foundation Inc
Based in Jackson, WY
Gave $556,650 in San Luis Obispo County in 38 grants. Typical grant: $2,200.
- Human services
- Environment & animals
- Food & nutrition
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The Schmidt Family Foundation
Based in Palo Alto, CA
Gave $525,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $262,500.
- Arts & culture
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The Wagner Foundation
Based in Reno, NV
Gave $513,838 in San Luis Obispo County in 7 grants. Typical grant: $75,000.
- Education
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The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
Based in San Rafael, CA
Gave $305,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 11 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Human services
- Workforce & economic development
- Health
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The Bank of America Charitable
Based in Charlotte, NC
Gave $271,472 in San Luis Obispo County in 34 grants. Typical grant: $2,583.
- Housing & homelessness
- Workforce & economic development
- Education
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Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation
Based in Martinez, CA
Gave $245,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 11 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Environment & animals
- Health
- Mental & behavioral health
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Bull Henry W Foundation
Based in Eagan, MN
Gave $232,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 25 grants. Typical grant: $10,000.
- Arts & culture
- Mental & behavioral health
- Health
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William & Florence Wheeler Foundation
Based in Bakersfield, CA
Gave $228,763 in San Luis Obispo County in 16 grants. Typical grant: $8,750.
- Education
- Arts & culture
- Youth development
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The Shanbrom Family Foundation
Based in Ojai, CA
Gave $177,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 28 grants. Typical grant: $4,500.
- Arts & culture
- Education
- Health
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Tmcity Foundation
Based in Centerville, DE
Gave $144,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $50,000.
- Health
- Workforce & economic development
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Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
Based in New York, NY
Gave $125,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 2 grants. Typical grant: $62,500.
- Environment & animals
- Civil rights & advocacy
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Mark and Dorothy Smith Family Foundation
Based in Santa Maria, CA
Gave $106,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 8 grants. Typical grant: $9,000.
- Youth development
- Arts & culture
- Food & nutrition
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The Marisla Foundation
Based in Laguna Beach, CA
Gave $105,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 4 grants. Typical grant: $25,000.
- Arts & culture
- Environment & animals
- Education
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The Fhc Foundation
Based in Fort Worth, TX
Gave $100,000 in San Luis Obispo County in 3 grants. Typical grant: $35,000.
- Education
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Giving by program area in San Luis Obispo County
| Program area | Foundations | Given |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 228 | $14 million |
| Environment & animals | 120 | $10 million |
| Arts & culture | 82 | $7.3 million |
| Housing & homelessness | 35 | $5.4 million |
| Science & technology | 13 | $3.5 million |
| Health | 90 | $2.7 million |
| Food & nutrition | 44 | $2.0 million |
| Youth development | 51 | $1.4 million |
| Human services | 61 | $1.2 million |
| Religion | 40 | $1.2 million |
| Community development | 20 | $838,168 |
| Mental & behavioral health | 27 | $566,157 |
| Workforce & economic development | 12 | $359,437 |
| Civil rights & advocacy | 15 | $209,399 |
| International | 13 | $199,654 |
| Public safety & justice | 12 | $198,939 |
From the grants private foundations list in their IRS tax filings (Form 990-PF, tax years 2019 to 2025), as of Oct 31, 2026. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant counts for the county of the organization that received it, wherever the foundation is based. The typical grant is the middle one. Program areas come from each organization's IRS category and the stated purpose of the grant, so those figures are estimates. A foundation can ask to be left off this page by emailing contact@grantassembly.com.
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