CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $12.2 million in grants to three selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE, FIDUCIARY OVERSIGHT AND ADVOCACY TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING AND MANAGE THE ENDOWMENT AND OTHER CHARITABLE FUNDS.
Cause Areas
1
Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION
$10.6M
22%
HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS FOUNDATION
$1.3M
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION?
No. CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION give?
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT 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 CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $12.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION and HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY SPONSORED PROGRAMS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION?
CAL POLY HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.