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FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY

FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY

Seaside, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0494808
Regional Funder
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FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY

Seaside, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0494808
Regional Funder

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Est.

2009

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Foundation of California State University Monterey Bay is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, having distributed $1.9 million in grants to seven grantees in the latest filing year. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO FURTHER THE SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY, INCLUDING FUNDRAISING, DEVELOPMENT, ENDOWMENT MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND OTHER SUPPORT.
Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2024
Grantees funded
7
Multi-year grantees
71%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

2

Median 1st year grant
$8.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$16K
B
Barbara Zappas
Board Member
V
Vanya Quinones
Board Member
G
Glen Nelson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY?
No. FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY give?
FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY 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 FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY fund recently?
In 2025, FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY CORPORATION AT MONTEREY BAY, REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, and SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY?
FOUNDATION OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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