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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 unrestricted endowment fund supports ongoing discretionary grantmaking that responds to the most pressing issues facing people in our community.
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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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The Fund is a Designated Endowment for the purpose of supporting the Foundation For The Performing Arts Center.
http://fpacslo.org
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http://fpacslo.org
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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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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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This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing arts who live in the San Luis Obispo area.
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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 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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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to support excellence and innovation in the performing arts in SLO 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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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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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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In honor of Paul Wolff, this fund will present the Paul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy Award biennially to recognize and honor those who follow Mr. Wolff's example of selfless dedication to serving the accessibility needs of all in SLO County. More information can be found on the Awards page
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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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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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 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 fund is to support the operations and activities of the Friends of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
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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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Donors wanting to support the operations of The Community Foundation may do so by making a donation here.
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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 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 fund supports social entrepreneurship in San Luis Obispo county with a focus on self-sustaining and revenue generating projects that emphasize collaboration and public-private partnerships.
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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 fires and other natural distasters. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devestation. 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. See our Disaster Support Fund page for more information
https://www.cfsloco.org/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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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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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Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s mission is to protect and maintain the Ranch in a in natural state compatible with passive recreation, excepting the designated area on the eastern portion that will allow active recreation.
For more information go to https://www.ffrpcambria.org.
https://www.ffrpcambria.org
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https://www.ffrpcambria.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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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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This fund will distribute grants to address issues and service needs of the county's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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 is a partnership with the Janssen Foundation to initiate a competitive grant making program for youth sports and youth programs within the City of San Luis Obispo and adjacent area.
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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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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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This is an agency fund to support the activities of the North Coast SWAP.
http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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Fund for Supporting Organization that receives and liquidates charitable gifts of real estate and distributes the proceeds as donors instruct
http://www.realestateslo.org/
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http://www.realestateslo.org/
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SLO Clean Energy is committed to strengthening SLO County by empowering our communities to choose local clean energy, and help promote incentives available for renewable energy sources & efficiencies.
http://slocleanenergy.org/
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http://slocleanenergy.org/
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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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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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The Slow Money San Luis Obispo Fund is a designated agency fund to make the Slow Money SLO operations sustainable in its on-going efforts that benefit San Luis Obispo County small agriculture and food businesses, the local food economy, and the health of our community.
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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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This fund was established as a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address the issues and needs of women and girls. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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This fund was established as a means to support the operations and ongoing work of the Women's Legacy Fund. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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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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The Fund supports youth development and prevention programs serving at-risk youth in SLO County.
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The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by fires and other natural distasters. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devestation. 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. See our Disaster Support Fund page for more information
https://www.cfsloco.org/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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In honor of Paul Wolff, this fund will present the Paul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy Award biennially to recognize and honor those who follow Mr. Wolff's example of selfless dedication to serving the accessibility needs of all in SLO County. More information can be found on the Awards page
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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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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In remembrance of Alex Madonna's enterprising spirit, common sense, and daring to create from imagination, this award is designed to encourage and foster the vocational aptitudes of young minds in the San Luis Obispo County.
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This is a scholarship fund to benefit the children of Los Osos.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alfred-Switzer-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alfred-Switzer-bio-19.pdf
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This fund awards annual grants to programs that educate and engage youth in the care and treatment of companion animals.
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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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Waterbury-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Waterbury-bio-19.pdf
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The primary purpose is to support the activities and programs of the Central Coast Aquarium consistent with the organization's mission.
http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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This fund supports the intentions of the donor that support organizations that take risks to educate, advocate and organize for housing, human rights, equity and social justice. The primary focus is to expand opportunities for women and minorities within San Luis Obispo County, in addition to enhancing rights for women in rural areas worldwide.
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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 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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gianas-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dorothy-Ross-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dorothy-Ross-bio-19.pdf
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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 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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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.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gary-Grossman-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gary-Grossman-bio-19.pdf
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This fund provides scholarships for qualified students or graduates from a high school in San Luis Obispo County.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Piantanida-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Piantanida-bio-19.pdf
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This endowed scholarship fund was created to support students at San Luis Obispo High School participating in German School exchange program.
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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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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 fund will distribute grants to address issues and service needs of the county's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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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 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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This fund is a partnership with the Janssen Foundation to initiate a competitive grant making program for youth sports and youth programs within the City of San Luis Obispo and adjacent area.
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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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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.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McCutcheon-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McCutcheon-bio-19.pdf
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The Kelly A. McAdams Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Kelly A. McAdams, a graduate of our local schools. The award is intended to support deserving high school students from SLO County.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McAdams-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McAdams-bio-19.pdf
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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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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 will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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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.cfsloco.org/grant_rar.php
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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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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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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.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sera-Day-Coryell-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sera-Day-Coryell-bio-19.pdf
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SLO Clean Energy is committed to strengthening SLO County by empowering our communities to choose local clean energy, and help promote incentives available for renewable energy sources & efficiencies.
http://slocleanenergy.org/
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http://slocleanenergy.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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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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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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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to immediately support teachers through grants to enrich and enhance the experiences of students in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District as recommended by the Donor, TEACh Board of Directors and The Community Foundation Board of Directors.
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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 as a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address the issues and needs of women and girls. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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This fund was established as a means to support the operations and ongoing work of the Women's Legacy Fund. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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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).
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Yeager-Science-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Yeager-Science-bio-19.pdf
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This fund is to support the operations and activities of the Friends of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Gardens
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This fund awards annual grants to programs that educate and engage youth in the care and treatment of companion animals.
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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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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 primary purpose is to support the activities and programs of the Central Coast Aquarium consistent with the organization's mission.
http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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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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Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s mission is to protect and maintain the Ranch in a in natural state compatible with passive recreation, excepting the designated area on the eastern portion that will allow active recreation.
For more information go to https://www.ffrpcambria.org.
https://www.ffrpcambria.org
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https://www.ffrpcambria.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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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 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 is an agency fund to support the activities of the North Coast SWAP.
http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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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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SLO Clean Energy is committed to strengthening SLO County by empowering our communities to choose local clean energy, and help promote incentives available for renewable energy sources & efficiencies.
http://slocleanenergy.org/
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http://slocleanenergy.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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The Slow Money San Luis Obispo Fund is a designated agency fund to make the Slow Money SLO operations sustainable in its on-going efforts that benefit San Luis Obispo County small agriculture and food businesses, the local food economy, and the health of our community.
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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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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 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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The Community Foundation has a Disaster Support Fund to assist communities affected by fires and other natural distasters. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devestation. 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. See our Disaster Support Fund page for more information
https://www.cfsloco.org/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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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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This fund will distribute grants to local eligible organizations that address the health care needs of the County.
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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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When the sickest of the sick children in our community are diagnosed with cancer, they have to travel to the few medical centers outside our area that focus on their disease. These centers, many of which also treat adults, have a long history of developing the treatments that are being used today to save lives locally. The Kids' Cancer Research Foundation (KCRF) is dedicated to supporting the development of life-saving treatments for pediatric cancer, specifically the one most prevalent in infants and young children.
http://www.endkidscancer.org/
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http://www.endkidscancer.org/
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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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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 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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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 as a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address the issues and needs of women and girls. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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This fund was established as a means to support the operations and ongoing work of the Women's Legacy Fund. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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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 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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Friends of Fiscalini Ranch Preserve’s mission is to protect and maintain the Ranch in a in natural state compatible with passive recreation, excepting the designated area on the eastern portion that will allow active recreation.
For more information go to https://www.ffrpcambria.org.
https://www.ffrpcambria.org
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https://www.ffrpcambria.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 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 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 is an agency fund to support the activities of the North Coast SWAP.
http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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http://www.northcoastswap.org/
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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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This fund assists the Independent Living Program run by Transitions Mental Health Association. It provides housing support for teens leaving foster care at age 18 to help them attain self-sufficiency and live independently.
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In honor of Paul Wolff, this fund will present the Paul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy Award biennially to recognize and honor those who follow Mr. Wolff's example of selfless dedication to serving the accessibility needs of all in SLO County. More information can be found on the Awards page
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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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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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 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 fund supports the intentions of the donor that support organizations that take risks to educate, advocate and organize for housing, human rights, equity and social justice. The primary focus is to expand opportunities for women and minorities within San Luis Obispo County, in addition to enhancing rights for women in rural areas worldwide.
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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 fires and other natural distasters. Donations to the fund will provide both immediate relief and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the recent devestation. 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. See our Disaster Support Fund page for more information
https://www.cfsloco.org/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/2018/10/25/disaster-relief/
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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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This fund will distribute grants to address issues and service needs of the county's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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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 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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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 fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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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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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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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 as a permanent endowment to support programs and projects of local organizations that address the issues and needs of women and girls. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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This fund was established as a means to support the operations and ongoing work of the Women's Legacy Fund. For more information about the Women's Legacy Fund, click here.
https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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https://www.cfsloco.org/field-of-interest-funds/
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In honor of Paul Wolff, this fund will present the Paul Wolff Accessibility Advocacy Award biennially to recognize and honor those who follow Mr. Wolff's example of selfless dedication to serving the accessibility needs of all in SLO County. More information can be found on the Awards page
http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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http://www.sloaccessforall.org/
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The primary purpose is to support the activities and programs of the Central Coast Aquarium consistent with the organization's mission.
http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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http://www.centralcoastaquarium.com/
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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 is a partnership with the Janssen Foundation to initiate a competitive grant making program for youth sports and youth programs within the City of San Luis Obispo and adjacent area.
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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 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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In remembrance of Alex Madonna's enterprising spirit, common sense, and daring to create from imagination, this award is designed to encourage and foster the vocational aptitudes of young minds in the San Luis Obispo County.
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This is a scholarship fund to benefit the children of Los Osos.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Alfred-Switzer-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Waterbury-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gianas-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Dorothy-Ross-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/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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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.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gary-Grossman-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Gary-Grossman-bio-19.pdf
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This fund provides scholarships for qualified students or graduates from a high school in San Luis Obispo County.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Piantanida-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Piantanida-bio-19.pdf
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This endowed scholarship fund was created to support students at San Luis Obispo High School participating in German School exchange program.
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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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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 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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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.
https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/3088-2012-allan-voight-md-memorial-scholarship
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https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/3088-2012-allan-voight-md-memorial-scholarship
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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.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McCutcheon-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McCutcheon-bio-19.pdf
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The Kelly A. McAdams Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Kelly A. McAdams, a graduate of our local schools. The award is intended to support deserving high school students from SLO County.
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McAdams-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/McAdams-bio-19.pdf
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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 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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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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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 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).
https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Yeager-Science-bio-19.pdf
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https://www.cfsloco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Yeager-Science-bio-19.pdf
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