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Cuesta College Foundation

Public charity
Other · SN LUIS OBISP, CA · EIN 23-7225601

About

The cuesta college foundation supports the excellence of cuesta college by engaging the community and building philanthropic resources. The funds raised and managed by the foundation strengthen college programs, provide educational opportunities, and empower students to succeed.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$6.2M
Expenses
$4.0M
Assets
$60.4M
Liabilities
$2.5M

Financial history

$6.7M$3.4M$0
16171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $6.2M · Peak FY2018: $6.7M · Avg: $4.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
$0
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$1.1M
CUESTA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
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Address

PO BOX 8106
SN LUIS Obisp, CA, 93403-810

Governance

Voting board members31
Independent members26
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %38.4%
Permanent endowment %61.6%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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