We offer flexible ways to support the causes and communities you care about. From donor-advised funds and scholarships to legacy gifts and field-of-interest funds, our giving options are designed to help you give in ways that are meaningful to you.
Our team works alongside donors to make giving approachable, thoughtful, and rooted in impact. Whether you want to support current needs, involve your family in giving, or create a lasting charitable legacy, we help you find the approach that fits your goals.
Many donors choose to give through a charitable fund, which offers a simple and flexible way to support nonprofits, students, and community priorities now and into the future.
Support an Existing Fund
Join other donors in strengthening the causes and communities you care about through one of the Foundation’s established charitable funds.
Community Needs Fund
Fuel flexible and responsive grantmaking that addresses the most pressing and emerging needs across San Luis Obispo County.
Field of Interest Funds
Invest in causes such as women and girls, LGBTQIA+ communities, immigrant communities, environmental conservation, education, arts and culture, and more.
Community Foundation Operating Fund
Support the Foundation’s leadership in addressing complex community challenges, bringing together diverse partners, and directing charitable resources where they can have the greatest impact.
Create Your Own Fund
Establish a charitable fund tailored to your giving goals, family values, and vision for impact.
Donor Advised Fund
Stay actively involved in recommending grants to the nonprofits and causes you care about.
Designated Fund
Create a lasting source of support for one or more nonprofit organizations.
Scholarship Fund
Help students pursue educational opportunities and achieve their goals.
Special Purpose Fund
Support a specific charitable purpose, initiative, or community need.
Agency Fund
Provide long term investment management and financial stewardship for a nonprofit organization.
Testamentary Fund
Create a chartable fund to benefit from assets in your estate plan.
Learn about how one Donor Advised Fund has met family and community needs
How to Give
We accept a wide range of charitable gifts, including cash, appreciated stock, real estate, retirement assets, business interests, and estate gifts.
Our team helps donors navigate giving options, facilitate complex gifts, and coordinate with professional advisors when needed. From current giving to future legacy planning, we help make charitable giving simple, flexible, and meaningful.
Learn more about the assets we accept and review our Gift Acceptance Policy.
Let’s exploring your giving options:
805-543-2323
Already Have a Fund?
Fund advisors can recommend grants or make gifts to their fund online at any time through the Fund Advisor Portal. If you need assistance, our team is always available to help.
