Funds that support access to child care, education, literacy, family and parent education, and youth development programs.

Women's Legacy Fund

This fund was established to support programs of local organizations t
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This fund was established to support programs of local organizations t
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.
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SLO County UndocuSupport Fund

SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and
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SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and

SLO County UndocuSupport provides and connects resources, support and advocacy for and with undocumented and other immigrant families in SLO County in order to make meaningful impact and true system change. 

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Raising a Reader Fund

This fund will provide grants to local organizations to implement Rais
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This fund will provide grants to local organizations to implement Rais
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.slocoe.org/divisions/educational-support-services/early-learning-and-educational-support/raising-a-reader/  
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Roy N. Wolf Memory Fund

Grants from this fund will support human services and environmental ne
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Grants from this fund will support human services and environmental ne
Grants from this fund will support human services and environmental needs.
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Ruth Brackett Fund for Children

The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to youth p
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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to youth p
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to provide support to youth programs and activities in the Lucia Mar Unified School District region of San Luis Obispo County.
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San Luis Obispo Children's Museum Endowment Fund

An endowed fund to support the operations of the SLO Children's Museum
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An endowed fund to support the operations of the SLO Children's Museum
An endowed fund to support the operations of the SLO Children's Museum created by the Children's Museum Board of Directors.
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SLO County Youth Symphony Endowment Fund

Supports operations of the SLO County Youth Symphony

Softec Technology Education Fund

The purpose of this fund is to support the philanthropic efforts of So
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The purpose of this fund is to support the philanthropic efforts of So
The purpose of this fund is to support the philanthropic efforts of Softec, a local technology consortium.
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South County Performing Arts Foundation Endowment Fund

Supports the South County Performing Arts Foundation in carrying out i
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Supports the South County Performing Arts Foundation in carrying out i
Supports the South County Performing Arts Foundation in carrying out its role and mission.
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STUDIOS on the Park Fund

Studios on the Park is located in downtown Paso Robles. It provides wo
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Studios on the Park is located in downtown Paso Robles. It provides wo
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.
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TEACh Endowment Fund

TEACh (The Endowment for the Advancement of Children) shall make grant
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TEACh (The Endowment for the Advancement of Children) shall make grant
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.
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The Mortgage House Fund

This Fund supports residents of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara
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This Fund supports residents of SLO County and Northern Santa Barbara
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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Marion M. Sinsheimer Fund for Teens

This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide ser
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This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide ser
This fund will provide grants to local organizations which provide services, activities and programs for teenagers in SLO County.
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Parents Helping Parents Endowment Fund

Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referr
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Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referr
Supports a family resource center providing support, resources, referrals, and information to families of children with special needs.
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Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL SLO)

The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. O
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The Foundation works with HEAL SLO to combat the problem of obesity. O
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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Holser Educational Fund for the Performing Arts

This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing art
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This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing art
This endowed fund supports young people involved in the performing arts who live in the San Luis Obispo area.
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Access for All Fund

A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals wi
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A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals wi
A Fund that supports access and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities across SLO County.
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Chris Jespersen Memorial Society Endowment Fund

This is an agency fund to support the activities of the Chris Jesperse
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This is an agency fund to support the activities of the Chris Jesperse
This is an agency fund to support the activities of the Chris Jespersen Memorial Society.
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Community Action Partnership Endowment Fund

This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Pro
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This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Pro
This agency endowment will provide support to the Community Action Program to carry out its role and mission as described in their governing documents.
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Foster Parents Association Endowment Fund

This is an endowment fund to support the operations and activities of
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This is an endowment fund to support the operations and activities of
This is an endowment fund to support the operations and activities of the Foster Parent Association.
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Foundation for San Luis Obispo County Libraries Endowment Fund

This fund was established to provide support to the Foundation for San
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This fund was established to provide support to the Foundation for San
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.
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Grizzly Youth Academy Fund

This fund was established to hold charitable contributions for scholar
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This fund was established to hold charitable contributions for scholar
This fund was established to hold charitable contributions for scholarships and operational needs.
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Grover Beach Community Library Endowment Fund

An endowment that will support the needs of the Grover Beach library.

United Way of San Luis Obispo County Endowment Fund

This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitabl
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This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitabl
This fund was established by the United Way to support their charitable activities.
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Youth Opportunities Endowment Fund

The primary purpose of the fund shall be to support charitable activit
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The primary purpose of the fund shall be to support charitable activit
The primary purpose of the fund shall be to support charitable activities as recommended by the Donor and directed by the Board of Directors.
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Youth Opportunities Fund

The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to support the charitable goa
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The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to support the charitable goa
The primary purpose of the Fund shall be to support the charitable goals of the Donor.
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Youth Pathways Fund

The Fund supports youth development and prevention programs serving at
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The Fund supports youth development and prevention programs serving at
The Fund supports youth development and prevention programs serving at-risk youth in SLO County.
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Heidi H. McPherson Chief Executive Officer (805) 543-2323