San Luis Obispo Classical Academy
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$5.4M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($3.5M), The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($699K), John R Lindahl Foundation ($692K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to San Luis Obispo Classical Academy between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $3,500,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | $698,677 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| John R Lindahl Foundation | $691,520 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $206,218 | 1 | 2024 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $145,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Purcell Family Charitable Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Fernandez Pave the Way Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wisdom Wonder Project | $24,507 | 1 | 2023 |
| Nancy and Craig Stoller Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Willard E Bartel Foundation | $14,740 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $13,351 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Brightstar Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $9,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Zurn Foundation Inc (FKA Rexnord Foundation Inc) | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2022) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3.9M.
What grants has San Luis Obispo Classical Academy received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $3,500,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | THE GRANT IS RESTRICTED TO PURCHASING A NEW BUILDING, REMODELING, AND EQUIPMENT NEE TO ESTABLISH A NEW K-8 SCHOOL SLATED TO OPEN IN JULY 2026. | $273,677 |
| 2025 | John R Lindahl Foundation | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Nancy and Craig Stoller Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Bull Henry W Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | John R Lindahl Foundation | TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $591,520 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | RESTRICTED TO PURCHASING A NEW BUILDING, REMODELING, AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO ESTABLISH A NEW SCHOOL PREMISES. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $206,218 |
| 2024 | Fernandez Pave the Way Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $9,000 |
| 2024 | Zurn Foundation Inc (FKA Rexnord Foundation Inc) | Education | $500 |
| 2023 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | TO PURCHASE TWO ELECTRIC VANS | $90,000 |
| 2023 | Wisdom Wonder Project | TO SUPPORT SCHOOL OPERATIONS | $24,507 |
| 2023 | Purcell Family Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,992 |
| 2023 | Willard E Bartel Foundation | GENERAL | $200 |
| 2022 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,359 |
| 2022 | Willard E Bartel Foundation | GENERAL | $4,540 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF TWO 24-PERSON VANS FOR TRANSPORTING STUDENTS TO OFF-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES | $80,000 |
| 2021 | Purcell Family Charitable Foundation | General Operations | $20,000 |
| 2021 | GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Willard E Bartel Foundation | GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Purcell Family Charitable Foundation | General Operations | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Brightstar Foundation | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Willard E Bartel Foundation | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds San Luis Obispo Classical Academy?
San Luis Obispo Classical Academy is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by National Philanthropic Trust ($3.5M), The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($699K), John R Lindahl Foundation ($692K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to San Luis Obispo Classical Academy between 2020–2025.
Who is San Luis Obispo Classical Academy's largest funder?
National Philanthropic Trust is the largest recorded funder of San Luis Obispo Classical Academy, with $3.5M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has San Luis Obispo Classical Academy received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.4M in grants to San Luis Obispo Classical Academy across 28 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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