Cabrillo Education Foundation
CEF IS SERVING AS A STUDENT SUCCESS INNOVATION FUND TO PROMOTE NEW, CREATIVE AND POWERFUL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE STUDENTS' EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. IT IS AN ADVOCATE FOR AND FUNDS HIGH LEVERAGE PROGRAMS THAT HAVE WELL DEFINED OUTCOMES AND CAN MAKE "BIG IMPACTS" FOR STUDENT SUCCESS. IN COLLABORATION WITH COASTSIDE SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CEF IDENTIFIES CLEAR GOALS, STRATEGIES, AND RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR EACH INITIATIVE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS. THERE ARE SEVERAL MAJOR THEMES FOR CEF BASIC GRANT MAKING AT THIS TIME: - LITERACY (K-3) - COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS (AVID 6TH - 12TH GRADES, SCIENCE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL BEING) - LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT (INNOVATION GRANTS) GRANTS IN THESE AREAS HAVE FUNDED AND PROMOTED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATIONAL LIBRARIES THAT SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE OUR STUDENTS' READING PROFICIENCY BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. CEF HAS ALSO BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND THE OUTCOME BASED COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM (AVID) FROM 6TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE. CEF LEV
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+5.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$164K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$41K
About Cabrillo Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cabrillo Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in HALF MOON BAY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $101K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,514,633 | $3,348,534 | $2,922,310 |
| Revenue | $313,951 | $342,656 | $277,376 |
| Expenses | $395,947 | $417,534 | $405,178 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $100,962 | $92,135 | $39,783 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cabrillo Education Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Cabrillo Unified School District ($107,000), Cabrillo Unified School District ($34,879), Cabrillo Unified School District ($11,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HALF MOON BAY, CA | SCIENCE SPECIALIST | $107,000 |
| CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HALF MOON BAY, CA | NEXT GEN SCIENCE STD | $11,100 |
| CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HALF MOON BAY, CA | MATH COLLABORATION | $11,100 |
| CABRILLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HALF MOON BAY, CA | HS REAL LIFE LEARNIN | $34,879 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN SMITH | PRESIDENT/SE | 4 | — |
| BETTINA LUNASIN | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | — |
| STEPHANIE IZZARELLI | TREASURER | 4 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Cabrillo Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Cabrillo Education Foundation holds $3.5M in total assets with $314K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $164K in 2024.
Where does Cabrillo Education Foundation operate?
Cabrillo Education Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Cabrillo Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Cabrillo Education Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $164K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Cabrillo Education Foundation's EIN?
Cabrillo Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2976402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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