CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-4927897
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-4927897
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Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
AI Summary
CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that reported $32.4M in grants paid to 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only, so nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via 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.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAL POLY CORPORATION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
$28.8M
13%
Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
$135.5K
< 1%
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO
San Luis Obispo, CA
$109.2K
< 1%
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- 7 grantees
- 90 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.