Cuesta College Foundation is located in San Luis Obispo, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (B42) the organization is classified as: Undergraduate Colleges, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cuesta College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Cuesta College Foundation generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Cuesta College Foundation has awarded 24 individual grants totaling $22,001,886. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDS PROVIDED TO COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPORT OF COLLEGE PROGRAMS.
DEPRECATION RELATED TO AIRCRAFT USED IN MAINTENCE PROGRAM
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CUESTA COLLEGE STUDENTS.
FUNDS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES THAT THE COLLEGE INCCURS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Grigger Jones President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Darnton Vice President/development | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Dressler Vice President/membership | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janice Fong Wolf Vice President/alumni Rela | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rob Garcia Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $28,206 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,401,015 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,290,333 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,429,221 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,082,556 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $183,718 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,522 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $23,270 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,985,387 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,428,436 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $747,418 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,909 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $845 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,850 |
Office expenses | $39,784 |
Information technology | $7,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,200 |
Travel | $4,778 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,151 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,250 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,406,272 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,901 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,473,795 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $182,857 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $116,204 |
Inventories for sale or use | $2,750 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $114,559 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,047,750 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $37,916,712 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,991,966 |
Total assets | $49,002,494 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $673,337 |
Grants payable | $350,000 |
Deferred revenue | $595,417 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,618,754 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,003,996 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,379,744 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $49,002,494 |
Over the last fiscal year, Cuesta College Foundation has awarded $2,428,436 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SAN LUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - CUESTA COLLEGE PURPOSE: FUNDING OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CUESTA COLLEGE STUDENTS | $1,226,330 |
SAN LUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - CUESTA COLLEGE PURPOSE: CUESTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUPPORT | $1,069,597 |
SAN LUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT - CUESTA COLLEGE PURPOSE: FUNDING OF CAPITAL EXPENDITURES | $132,509 |