CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
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The California State University Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, with additional funding in Michigan and Texas. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY IN TEACHING, LEARNING, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND APPLIED RESEARCH.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Community service
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1.7M
4%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
$859.6K
2%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION
$738.5K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
No. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Michigan, and Texas. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY LONG BEACH RESEARCH FOUNDATION, and CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.