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EIN 20-4927897

California Polytechnic State University Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Luis Obispo
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
Description
The California Polytechnic State University Foundation supports the educational mission of Cal Poly by managing and investing funds.
Related structure
California Polytechnic State University Foundation is a subordinate organization under Cal Poly Corporation.
Also known as...
Cal Poly Foundation
Total revenues
$74,723,223
2024
Total expenses
$51,314,550
2024
Total assets
$437,035,056
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at California Polytechnic State University Foundation

Expenses in support of the educational mission of the University; including instruction, research, maintenance, scholarships and other academic and institutional support.
Management and investment of campus program funds and endowment funds, the earnings on which are restricted for the benefit of the University.

Grants made by California Polytechnic State University Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cal Poly CorporationContributions To Cal Poly Corporation in Support of the University$2,288,150
Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis ObispoContributions To Associated Students, Inc. in Support of the University$29,142

Who funds California Polytechnic State University Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Public, Societal Benefit$4,033,060
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$2,174,500
Hudson Community FoundationPrograms$1,000,000
...and 107 more grants received totalling $13,439,121

Personnel at California Polytechnic State University Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Zachary SmithChief Executive Officer$0
Dr. Jennifer JipsonFaculty Director$0
Abegail LaraStudent Director$0

Financials for California Polytechnic State University Foundation

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$45,098,821
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,065,043
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$3,514
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$17,555,845
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$74,723,223

Form 990s for California Polytechnic State University Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-14990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-02990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-02-06990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like California Polytechnic State University Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KS$185,341,726
Boise State University FoundationBoise, ID$40,142,108
Illinois State University FoundationNormal, IL$21,407,947
Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF)Boca Raton, FL$49,842,509
The University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL$269,131,431
Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CO$96,897,506
University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MS$101,913,234
Washington State University Foundation (WSU)Pullman, WA$111,558,149
University of Connecticut FoundationStorrs, CT$97,529,610
University of Arizona FoundationTucson, AZ$224,627,676
Data update history
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $297,342 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 33 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from Hudson Community Foundation
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Resnick Foundation
August 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingState / local levelEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4800 Morabito Pl 120
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
Website URL
foundation.calpoly.edu/ 
Phone
(805) 756-5864
IRS details
EIN
20-4927897
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B80: Student Services and Organizations of Students
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
131366
FTB Entity ID
2829533
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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