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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

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2025
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AI Summary

The California State University San Marcos Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within California. In 2025, it paid a total of $1.9 million in grants, primarily through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

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Mission Statement

PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION.

Cause Areas

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$1.9M
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2025
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS CORPORATION
San Marcos, CA
$878.3K
5%
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Grants Given

2025
Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$878.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$0

Board & Team

E
Esther Phahla
Board Member
T
Tommy Friedrich
Board Member
L
Lou Monville
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS 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 STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $878 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.