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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
2023-06-01
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
$46,982,068
2023
Total expenses
$46,371,070
2023
Total assets
$403,663,890
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

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$2,761,395
Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis ObispoContributions To Associated Students, Inc. in Support of the University$16,250

Who funds California Polytechnic State University Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$2,174,500
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$1,280,614
Hudson Community FoundationPrograms$1,000,000
...and 106 more grants received totalling $11,321,815

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 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$38,754,846
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$8,799,574
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$5,514
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-577,866
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$46,982,068

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
San Francisco State University FoundationSan Francisco, CA$12,004,405
Florida Atlantic University Foundation (FAUF)Boca Raton, FL$51,489,358
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KS$185,341,726
West Chester University FoundationWest Chester, PA$11,826,604
Illinois State University FoundationNormal, IL$21,407,947
Boise State University FoundationBoise, ID$40,142,108
The University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL$200,529,178
Indiana State University FoundationTerre Haute, IN$16,129,403
Washington State University Foundation (WSU)Pullman, WA$106,044,352
University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MS$101,913,234
Data update history
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
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 27 new grant, including a grant for $783,975 from The Swanson Foundation
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
1 Grand Ave Bldg 117 208
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Metro area
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
County
San Luis Obispo County, 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 - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
131366
FTB Entity ID
2829533
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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