Foundations that fund organizations in Avila Beach, California

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Avila Beach nonprofits

8 private foundations gave $96K to Avila Beach organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.

10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Avila Beach around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
8
Accept applications
4
of 8 that state a policy
Dollars to Avila Beach
$96K
latest filings
Grants
10
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in CA
63%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Avila Beach organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Tmcity Foundation C/O Brown Advisory Trust Co of de LLCCenterville, DE1$50K$50KYesTo promote its charitable purpose
The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation IncNipomo, CA1$15K$15KPreselected onlyTo inspire injured military and veterans to seek wellness t…
Leo a & Minta L Brisco FoundationArroyo Grande, CA1$10K$10KYesGeneral support of historical educational activities
Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust C/O Howard Carroll TrusteeSan Luis Obispo, CA2$5,500$2,750YesYouth education sponsor; Landscaping
William and Martha Moseley Charitable TrustBoise, ID2$5,000$2,500Preselected onlyCharitable
Mankins Family FoundationArroyo Grande, CA1$5,000$5,000YesGeneral support of historical educational activities
The Brown Family FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CA1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral purpose
The Robert S Fagan FoundationReno, NV1$500$500Preselected onlySupport disabled veterans.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.

Common questions

Which foundations give to nonprofits in Avila Beach, California?

Tmcity Foundation C/O Brown Advisory Trust Co of de LLC, The James and Felicia Cashin Foundation Inc, Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation, Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust C/O Howard Carroll Trustee, William and Martha Moseley Charitable Trust and 3 others reported grants to Avila Beach organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.

How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?

A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.

Is this list complete?

No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Avila Beach. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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