San Luis Obispo Museum of Art
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.5M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds San Luis Obispo Museum of Art?
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($1.2M), National Philanthropic Trust ($125K), Hind Foundation ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to San Luis Obispo Museum of Art between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | $1,247,715 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $125,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Hind Foundation | $26,998 | 1 | 2022 |
| Charles D & Mary a Bauer | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bull Henry W Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| United Way of SLO County | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Art Bridges Inc | $8,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation | $5,660 | 1 | 2025 |
| Banc of California Charitable Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Michael J Femino Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Armanino Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Sam Francis Foundation | $155 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2021) to $615K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $336K.
What grants has San Luis Obispo Museum of Art received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | UNRESTRICTED | $254,356 |
| 2025 | Charles D & Mary a Bauer | YOUTH ARTS EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Bull Henry W Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Art Bridges Inc | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS THAT CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES CONNECTING WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES, ENGAGING AUDIENCES IN NEW WAYS, AND HIGHLIGHTING INTERDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS. | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Sarah Beth Coyote Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,660 |
| 2025 | Michael J Femino Foundation | Grant to 501(c)(3) ORG | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Sam Francis Foundation | CHARITABLE | $155 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | UNRESTRICTED | $37,546 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of SLO County | UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Banc of California Charitable Foundation | THE PURPOSE OF THIS GRANT IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | UNRESTRICTED | $133,700 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bull Henry W Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Armanino Foundation | EDUCATION AND THE ARTS | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT, ARTS, SECOND SATURDAYS ART ACTIVITY KITS FOR KIDS | $542,903 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Hind Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $26,998 |
| 2021 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | FOR OPERATING SUPPORT,ARTS,TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES,UNRESTRICTED | $29,210 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $20,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo | UNRESTRICTED | $250,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds San Luis Obispo Museum of Art?
San Luis Obispo Museum of Art is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo ($1.2M), National Philanthropic Trust ($125K), Hind Foundation ($27K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to San Luis Obispo Museum of Art between 2020–2025.
Who is San Luis Obispo Museum of Art's largest funder?
The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo is the largest recorded funder of San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, with $1.2M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has San Luis Obispo Museum of Art received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.5M in grants to San Luis Obispo Museum of Art across 24 grants from 14 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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