Foundations that fund organizations in Cayucos, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Cayucos nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $135K to Cayucos organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Cayucos around $45K. 3 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Cayucos
- $135K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $45K
- Based in CA
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Cayucos organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balay Ko Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | 1 | $88K | $88K | Preselected only | General support |
| Kettering Family Foundation | Dayton, OH | 1 | $45K | $45K | Yes | Toro coast preserve project (phase 2) |
| Pigott Family Foundation | Clovis, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help preserve the coastal bluffs and rolling hillsides o… |
| The Avalon Foundation | Templeton, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Further tax-exempt purpose |
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 Cayucos, California?
Balay Ko Foundation, Kettering Family Foundation, Pigott Family Foundation, The Avalon Foundation reported grants to Cayucos 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 Cayucos. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.