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San Luis Obispo area nonprofits

There are 2,071 organizations in the greater San Luis Obispo metro area. Combined, these San Luis Obispo metro nonprofits employ 9,057 people, earn more than $949 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $4 billion.
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Job trends for San Luis Obispo nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
321
1-10
 
124
11-25
 
38
26-100
 
30
101 to 1,000
 
14
1,000+
 
2
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of nonprofits in San Luis Obispo

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
593
$250k to $1M
 
161
$1M to $5M
 
64
$5M to $25M
 
21
$25M to $100M
 
4
$100M+
 
2
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Types of nonprofits in San Luis Obispo

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Religious organizations
 
315
 
$5,643,556
Recreation, sports, and social clubs
 
253
 
$21,265,348
Educational institutions
 
239
 
$268,971,973
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofits
 
173
 
$30,885,732
Business and community development organizations
 
158
 
$167,133,246
Foundations
 
135
 
$104,451,117
Human service organizations
 
122
 
$100,921,946
Environmental organizations
 
80
 
$23,992,234
Public sector, public co-ops, and veteran organizations
 
71
 
$28,312,510
Animal organizations
 
69
 
$12,443,220
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Directory of nonprofits in San Luis Obispo

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1-20 of 2,071

Family Care Network (FCNI)

The mission of Family Care Network is to enhance the wellbeing of children and families in partnership with the community.
Revenue
$19.1m
Assets
$22.4m
Employees
159
EIN
77-0159090
IRS type
501(c)(3)

People's Self-Help Housing (PSHH)

We build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities on the Central Coast of California.
Revenue
$27.0m
Assets
$163.2m
Employees
152
EIN
95-2750154
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County

Community Action changes people's lives, embodies the spirit hope, improves communities and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
Revenue
$127.6m
Assets
$61.4m
Employees
1,192
EIN
95-2410253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cal Poly Partners

Cal Poly Corporation provides integral services and facilities to the university, including an educational bookstore, dining services, agriculture projects, and funds management.
Revenue
$130.7m
Assets
$426.8m
Employees
2,105
EIN
95-1648180
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County

To work with a network of community partners to alleviate hunger in San Luis Obispo County and build a healthier community. Every person in the county has adequate access to nutritious food.
Revenue
$12.5m
Assets
$17.4m
Employees
45
EIN
77-0210727
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paso Robles Horse Park Foundation

The Paso Robles Horse Park Foundation supports programs for children with cancer and special needs while promoting equestrian accessibility in Paso Robles, CA.
Revenue
$57.3m
Assets
$61.3m
Employees
0
EIN
81-0938685
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Nci Affiliates

Nci Affiliates empowers adults with disabilities through innovative vocational and residential programs to maximize employability, community integration, and individual strengths.
Revenue
$7.4m
Assets
$18.6m
Employees
214
EIN
95-3445094
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo (SLOCCF)

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County provides leadership and encourages charitable giving for the issues that improve and enhance lives in the county.
Revenue
$10.6m
Assets
$98.9m
Employees
14
EIN
77-0496500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bay Foundation of Morro Bay

Protects and restores Morro Bay, Estero Bay, and Central Coast, supporting healthy watersheds through LID and groundwater protection.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$26.9m
Employees
22
EIN
77-0215847
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Options Family of Services

OPTIONS Family of Services provides positive choices to people with developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injuries so that they may be fully included in their community.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$15.8m
Employees
0
EIN
77-0109107
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Transitionsmental Health Association

Transitionsmental Health Association promotes mental health awareness and provides housing, support services, and community education in San Luis Obispo.
Revenue
$22.3m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
435
EIN
95-3509040
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO)

LCSLO conserves and cares for the diverse wildlands, farms, and ranches of the Central Coast while connecting people to the land.
Revenue
$7.2m
Assets
$40.5m
Employees
35
EIN
77-0039294
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Achievement House Incorporated (AHI)

Established in 1957, Achievement House is dedicated to providing services that encourage and support individuals with disabilities, so that they may successfully achieve their personal and professional goals.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$13.8m
Employees
280
EIN
20-0022378
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly's Associated Students Inc provides on-campus child care and extracurricular events for students, faculty, and staff.
Revenue
$24.5m
Assets
$12.4m
Employees
874
EIN
95-2308831
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Christian School

Coastal Christian School offers K-12 complete Christian education, integrating God's Word into all areas, to develop spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$21.9m
Employees
44
EIN
77-0105246
IRS type
501(c)(3)

5Cities Homeless Coalition

5Cities Homeless Coalition transforms lives in San Luis Obispo County. The Coalition strengthens communities by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for those who are homeless or facing homelessness.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
69
EIN
27-0413593
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance promotes and protects Paso Robles wine country, elevating wine quality, supporting members, and driving tourism through marketing, events, and education.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$610.9k
Employees
7
EIN
77-0326604
IRS type
501(c)(6)

United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Luis Obispo County

UCP Slo County improves quality of life for people with developmental disabilities through transportation and support services in San Luis Obispo.
Revenue
$8.1m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
167
EIN
93-1141809
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stand Strong / Lumina Alliance

Stand Strong helps domestic violence victims and their children in San Luis Obispo County with counseling, safe housing, and support services.
Revenue
$6.0m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
80
EIN
95-3370729
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Paso Robles Charter School Project Almond Acres Charter Academy

Almond Acres Charter Academy is a K-8 public charter school in Paso Robles, CA focused on challenging academics, the arts, and character development.
Revenue
$7.5m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
104
EIN
27-3420560
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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