Foundations that fund organizations in Pismo Beach, California
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pismo Beach nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $132K to Pismo Beach organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
17 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pismo Beach around $5,000. 11 of these funders are based in California; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pismo Beach
- $132K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 17
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in CA
- 65%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pismo Beach organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation C/O Kramer Blum and Associates Inc | San Rafael, CA | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To provide free clothing and other necessities to families… |
| Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation | Martinez, CA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Yes | Charitable Support |
| B K Simon Family Charitable Fdn-Tr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation | Arroyo Grande, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support of historical educational activities |
| McLin Family Foundation | Lafayette, CA | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Social Services |
| Code 4 Charity Foundation | Arroyo Grande, CA | 1 | $5,800 | $5,800 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Emerald Creek Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $5,255 | $5,255 | Preselected only | To support the pismo beach community |
| Our Sacred Planet | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Victory trips for young adults with life-threatening illnes… |
| The Brown Family Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Julio R Gallo Foundation | Modesto, CA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General support |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The Strong-Lachemann Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | To be used to in any manner that the organization deems pro… |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Volunteer Gift |
| Jeffery and Sasha Szytel Family Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community Support |
| Al & Peggy Dematteis Family Foundation C/O Keith Dematteis Director | Manhasset, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General charitable funding |
| Kosch-Westerman Foundation | Pismo Beach, CA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | Donation |
| American Tower Corporation Foundation Inc | Boston, MA | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | General 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 Pismo Beach, California?
The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation C/O Kramer Blum and Associates Inc, Edwin and Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, B K Simon Family Charitable Fdn-Tr, Leo a & Minta L Brisco Foundation, McLin Family Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Pismo 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 Pismo Beach. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.