Our Mission

The San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation is a public trust established to assist donors in building an enduring source of charitable funds to meet the changing needs and interests of the community.

Our Vision

As residents of San Luis Obispo County, we are a thriving, engaged society that is responsible for ourselves and for one another, for our diverse communities, and for maintaining the beauty, productivity, and sustainability of our environment.

Barry's Blog

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Economic Recovery, Choppy but Progressing
May 7, 2010

Get an insiders view at Update on Economy Event [more]

Estate Tax and Charitable Bequests
April 22, 2010

Donors treat charities as family members [more]

Cautionary Tale: Investment Management
March 25, 2010

Nonprofits must manage funds wisely [more]

Families Must Discuss Estate Plans
March 8, 2010

Open Communication Vital [more]

Linking Passion and Careers
March 4, 2010

An article about nonprofit recruiting [more]

What do donors expect?
February 12, 2010

Response to a question from a donor [more]

A Cautionary Tale from Arizona
January 6, 2010

State Redirects Bequest to Balance Budget [more]

For these things I'm grateful
November 26, 2009

Reflections on Thanksgiving Day [more]

What's the impact of scholarships?
November 9, 2009

Scholarships can help prevent student loan debt [more]

We've Lost a Shining Light
September 23, 2009

SLOCCF mourns the death of John DeVincenzo [more]

If the recession is over, why doesn't it feel like it?
September 18, 2009

Professional economists see the world differently than you and I do. [more]

SLO VOAD & Monetary Donations
July 29, 2009

Now's the time to prepare for a disaster. [more]

Endowment Investment Performance
July 21, 2009

YTD Investment Performance [more]

Welcome!
July 20, 2009

Welcome to my blog! [more]

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