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CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-4927897
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
20-4927897
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The California Polytechnic State University Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily within California, having disbursed a total of $32.9 million in grants in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, and engagement is strictly by invitation, emphasizing relationship-based interactions. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION'S PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE AS AN AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BY SUPPORTING THE SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO.
Total Funding Given

$32.9M

2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$35.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.5K
S
Scott Gaudineer
Board Member
J
Jim Marderosian
Board Member
C
Charles L Harrington
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $32.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include CAL POLY CORPORATION, Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo, and THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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