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Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!

Overview

The Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support dancers pursuing summer intensive training programs. This scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students, fostering growth in both education and the arts. By providing essential funding, the foundation encourages the development of dance skills, ensuring that aspiring dancers can reach their full potential while contributing to the vibrant cultural landscape of San Luis Obispo County.

2025-2026 Scholarship Applications
With support from generous individuals, families, and businesses, the Community Foundation offers scholarships that help San Luis Obispo County students reach new heights in their education and careers.
The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships to dancers to attend summer intensive training programs.

Eligibility

High school seniors, undergraduates and returning students are welcome to apply!

What The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
94
Total given
$5.79M
Median grant
$34K
Range
$5,285–$274K
  • By dollars: California 96%, Rhode Island 1%, District of Columbia <1%. Top recipient cities: San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Maria, CA; Atascadero, CA.
  • 61% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 35% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • SLO Classical Academy · San Luis Obispo, CA

    The grant is restricted to purchasing a new building, remodeling, and equipment nee to…

    $274K

  • San Luis Obispo Museum of Art · San Luis Obispo, CA

    Unrestricted

    $254K

  • Planned Parenthood California Central Coast · Santa Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $235K

  • Transitions-Mental Health Association · San Luis Obispo, CA

    Unrestricted

    $214K

  • Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County Inc · San Luis Obispo, CA

    Unrestricted

    $202K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Dance
  • Arts

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