Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo county is a nonprofit volunteer organization whose members are dedicated to serving familes and children through its philanthropic programs
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO at a glance
In short: Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,400
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $6,400
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $6,400
- Total assets
- $1,060,065
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Cuesta College Foundation ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $10K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cuesta College Foundation San Luis Obispo, CA | Funding for Trade Students in Need | $6,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,060,065 | $719,212 | $760,332 | $6,400 | 1 | $6,111 |
| 2025 | $1,038,272 | $694,514 | $693,312 | $6,400 | 1 | $3,888 |
| 2024 | $1,037,641 | $716,428 | $677,937 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,090 |
| 2023 | $691,613 | $675,483 | $680,010 | — | — | $752 |
| 2022 | $697,853 | $654,363 | $535,265 | — | — | $203 |
| 2021 | $605,795 | $585,691 | $464,221 | — | — | $92 |
| 2020 | $455,472 | $568,910 | $542,437 | — | — | $825 |
About Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO
Based on IRS filings
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO is a public charity, based in San Luis Obispo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $6K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO is led by Sharon Darnton, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Sharon Darnton
President
Recording Secretary → Director, 2024
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Hutchinson
Vice President
Vice President Stratigic Pl → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Cantrell
Vice President
Vice President Marketing → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Robertson
Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
22 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Ogden
Vice President
Corres Secretary → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Pontius
Vice President
On filings since 2022
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pino
Vice President
On filings since 2022
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Busby
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Snyder
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Bonnie Long (2020–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Cheryl Quilici (2023–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Nancy Winkenbach (2023–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Anna Aven (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Carol Dobrzensky (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Carolyn Jones (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jo Anne Painter (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Judy Jimenez (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Marylyn Hoffman (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sharon Fredricks (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Dugan (2020–2021) — Vice President Philanthr.
- Former: Helen Robinson (2020) — President
- Former: Mary Bingham (2020) — Corres Secretary
- Former: Rose Hansen (2020) — Vice President Resource Development
- Former: Susan Lawson (2020) — Vice President Membership
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO
How much does Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO give each year?
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO gave $6K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO?
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $719K.
Where does Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO operate?
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO has awarded grants in California.
What is Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO's EIN?
Assistance League of San Luis Obispo CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0337378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
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