There is no one-size-fits-all approach to philanthropy. Whether you’re supporting the causes you care about today, planning for future generations, or creating a lasting charitable legacy, we offer a variety of giving options designed to help you achieve your charitable goals.
Our team serves as your philanthropic partner, helping you explore the opportunities available and identify the approach that best reflects your values and vision for impact.
Many donors choose to give through a charitable fund. A charitable fund is a simple and flexible way to support the causes and communities you care about. Whether you want to address the community’s greatest needs, invest in a specific cause, provide scholarships, support a favorite nonprofit, or involve your family in philanthropy, we offer fund options designed to help you make a meaningful difference.
Giving Options
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
From cash and appreciated stock to real estate, retirement assets, and planned gifts, we can help you make the most of your charitable giving. Our team works closely with donors and their professional advisors to structure gifts that align with both financial and philanthropic objectives.
Whether you’re ready to give now or include charitable giving in your estate plans, we’re here to help explore the options that make the most sense for you.
Learn more about the assets we accept and our Gift Acceptance Policy.
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.
