The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is a county-wide community resource for local charitable giving.

Our mission is to provide leadership and encourage charitable giving for the issues that improve and enhance lives in San Luis Obispo County. Since 1998, The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County has supported our county with grants and scholarships totaling more than $37 million. The Foundation’s assets under management have grown to more than $65million and provide support to all aspects of our community in perpetuity.

With deep gratitude, we extend our thanks to Dene Hulbert, Joan Gellert Sargen, and Grenda Ernst for sponsoring this yea...
09/06/2026

With deep gratitude, we extend our thanks to Dene Hulbert, Joan Gellert Sargen, and Grenda Ernst for sponsoring this year’s Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon. Your commitment reflects the strength of a community that continues to come together to uplift women, and in doing so, support the well‑being of families across San Luis Obispo County.

As Dene Hulbert reminds us, when volunteers, staff, and partners unite around supporting women, philanthropy becomes action, creating real and tangible change for neighbors who need it most.

Your support ensures this year’s Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon will be a powerful gathering — a space where volunteers, partners, and community members come together to champion women and strengthen families across SLO County.

Join community leaders championing for women and girls at our annual luncheon. RSVP's close September 14th! cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660

25 for 25 Spotlight #11: Dr. Denise TaylorAs we continue celebrating 25 years of the Growing Together Fund, we’re honor...
09/05/2026

25 for 25 Spotlight #11: Dr. Denise Taylor
As we continue celebrating 25 years of the Growing Together Fund, we’re honored to highlight a medical provider whose decades‑long commitment to LGBTQIA+ health, advocacy, and community education has strengthened safety, visibility, and belonging across San Luis Obispo County: Denise Taylor, MD.

For more than 20 years, Denise has provided compassionate, affirming medical care to people living with HIV/AIDS and to trans and gender‑diverse patients both within and beyond SLO County. Her leadership extends far outside the clinic—she has served on the Steering Committee of and on the Board of the , helping shape programs, policies, and community support systems that uplift LGBTQIA+ residents.

Denise’s impact includes:
✨ Using Growing Together Fund–supported data from the California Healthy Kids Survey to educate parents, inform community presentations, and advocate for trans youth seeking gender‑affirming care
✨ Supporting Tranz Central Coast’s work to expand public understanding of trans issues and strengthen support networks for families and allies
✨ Providing gender‑affirming care during a time when access is threatened for trans and non‑binary people
✨ Helping shift community attitudes by bringing evidence‑based information, lived experience, and compassionate advocacy into public spaces

Denise shared that the Growing Together Fund has been essential in advancing this work: “The Growing Together Fund provides essential financial support for programs that uplift the LGBTQIA+ community.”

Join us in celebrating Denise and 25 years of Growing Together. 🌟

This year's Professional Advisors Exchange details are here! Join attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors, trust officers, real...
09/04/2026

This year's Professional Advisors Exchange details are here! Join attorneys, CPAs, wealth advisors, trust officers, real estate professionals, and colleagues from across the Central Coast for an evening of charitable planning, community insight, and meaningful connections.

October 29 from 4–6:30 PM at The Pavilion at SLO Ranch.

Local industry experts will share a real‑world charitable planning case study, highlighting how collaborative planning supports clients’ financial, tax, estate, and charitable goals. You’ll also hear philanthropic insights from the Community Foundation on trends shaping giving and the nonprofit landscape in SLO County, followed by time to connect with fellow advisors over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

With appreciation to our event sponsors — whose partnership helps bring advisors together to strengthen charitable giving across our region. Wilde Wealth Management Group, Corvus Wealth Advisors , Lewis Financial , Teresa Rhyne Law Group

Reserve your spot today: cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1892

A heartfelt thank you to Glenn Burdette for generously sponsoring this year’s Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon. Your partner...
08/31/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Glenn Burdette for generously sponsoring this year’s Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon. Your partnership helps fuel meaningful change for women and girls across San Luis Obispo County — bringing hundreds of community leaders, advocates, and partners together to celebrate impact, learn about the challenges women and families continue to face, and raise critical funds to advance safety, well‑being, and economic security throughout our region.

RSVPs are now open — reserve your spot today and join us in building a stronger future for women and girls. cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660

Every year, champions for women and girls come together to share stories, connect with community leaders, and strengthen...
08/30/2026

Every year, champions for women and girls come together to share stories, connect with community leaders, and strengthen a legacy of opportunity.

This year’s luncheon at Greengate Ranch & Vineyard will be a celebration of purpose, partnership, and progress.

Secure your seat and stand with us.
Reserve Your Spot: cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660

A will isn’t just a plan for the future, it’s a powerful way to shape the legacy you leave behind. This National Make‑A‑...
08/28/2026

A will isn’t just a plan for the future, it’s a powerful way to shape the legacy you leave behind. This National Make‑A‑Will Month, we’re honoring the impact of thoughtful, intentional giving that strengthens our community for generations.

One meaningful example is the Dunin family’s bequest, a gift that continues to uplift local students and families year after year. Their story shows how a single act of generosity can create enduring, multi‑generational impact. Read the story: https://www.cfsloco.org/the-power-of-endowments-one-gift-generations-of-impact

Contact us today to start the conversation about how your own legacy can make a difference, we are here to be your trusted partner in turning your values into lasting change.

We are pleased to announce Julie Sinton Pruniski as the second newly appointed member of our Board of Directors.Meet Jul...
08/28/2026

We are pleased to announce Julie Sinton Pruniski as the second newly appointed member of our Board of Directors.

Meet
Julie Sinton Pruniski brings extensive experience in regional economic development, strategic planning, and cross‑sector collaboration to the Board. As Vice President of Projects & Programs at REACH, she leads initiatives that expand economic opportunity across the Central Coast and strengthens partnerships among government, industry, higher education, and community leaders. Previously, she spent more than twelve years as a strategic management consultant to community foundations and nonprofits nationwide. A fifth‑generation SLO County resident who grew up on her family’s ranch outside Shandon and the daughter of the Foundation’s founding Board Chair, Jane Sinton, Julie continues a proud legacy of community leadership while bringing a collaborative, strategic perspective focused on building partnerships and turning ambitious ideas into meaningful impact.

Please join us in welcoming Julie to the Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Learn more about our Board: www.cfsloco.org/about-us/meet-the-team

Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the leaders, advocates, and everyday change-makers who move our community fo...
08/27/2026

Today we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the leaders, advocates, and everyday change-makers who move our community forward.

Let's keep the momentum going this year, join us at the Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon & Fundraiser — your support fuels opportunities for women and girls across SLO County.

🗓️September 23, 2026 | 11am-2pm
📍Greengate Ranch and Vineyard
RSVP: cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660

Last month, we joined the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County in celebrating their 15th anniversary and the open...
08/26/2026

Last month, we joined the Diversity Coalition San Luis Obispo County in celebrating their 15th anniversary and the opening of their new office space — a milestone made possible in part through grant funding from the Community Foundation that helped secure a dedicated location for their work. This new space honors years of leadership, advocacy, and community‑building across SLO County, and it was a joy to stand alongside an organization whose efforts continue to expand belonging and elevate diverse voices in every corner of our region.

Through their school speaker series, BIPOC Board Leadership Program, Women of Color Network, and podcast, the Diversity Coalition is creating lasting pathways for representation, connection, and equity. We are proud to support a nonprofit that leads with purpose and heart, and we celebrate the impact they make each day to ensure San Luis Obispo County is a more inclusive, welcoming place for all.

08/24/2026

The countdown is on! RSVP for the Women’s Legacy Fund Luncheon and join a community committed to advancing the well‑being and economic security of women and girls in SLO County.

Be part of the legacy. Be part of the movement. Be part of the change.

September 23, 2026 | 11am-2pm
Greengate Ranch and Vineyard

RSVP Today: cfsloco.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1660



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