Sophidion Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5474745
Foundation Overview
Based in Cambria, CA, Sophidion Foundation has awarded 106 grants totaling $1,738,000 to organizations in California, Colorado and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$1,738,000
Total Assets
$3,964,154
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
5
Median Grant
$12,000
% No Significant Change
-4%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
May 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 40%
2 of 5 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
78% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in San Luis Obispo (30%), Cambria (27%), Hughson (7%).
Funding Trajectory
-6%
Stable funding levels with 6% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sophidion Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2025 |
| Battlefield To Ballfields | $12,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Scholarships To Veterans To Train Them How To Officiate At Various Sports. | 2025 |
| Central Oregon Comm College | $35,000 | Bend, OR, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2025 |
| Cascades Raptor Centor | $10,000 | Eugene, OR, US | Nature Center And Hospital Specializing In Raptor Rehabilitation. | 2025 |
| Blue Mountain Wildlife | $10,000 | Pendleton, OR, US | Preserve Local Wildlife Through Rehabilitation, Education, And Research. | 2025 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2024 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $10,000 | Hughson, CA, US | Caring For Injured And Orphaned Native Wild Animals, So That They Can Be Released Back Into Their Native Environment | 2024 |
| Cambria Community Council | $15,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2024 |
| American Legion | $10,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Advocates For Veterans And Their Families, Supports The Community, And Promotes Patriotism. | 2024 |
| Battlefield To Ballfields | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Scholarships To Veterans To Train Them How To Officiate At Various Sports. | 2024 |
| Central Oregon Comm College | $43,000 | Bend, OR, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2024 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2023 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2023 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $5,000 | Hughson, CA, US | Caring For Injured And Orphaned Native Wild Animals, So That They Can Be Released Back Into Their Native Environment | 2023 |
| Cambria Community Council | $15,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2023 |
| Cambria Tennis Club | $5,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide Resurfacing Of Two Tennis Courts For The Students Of Coast Union High School. | 2023 |
| American Legion | $1,500 | Cambria, CA, US | Toys For Tots - To Provide To Underprivileged Children Gifts At Christmas. | 2023 |
| Battlefield To Ballfields | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Scholarships To Veterans To Train Them How To Officiate At Various Sports. | 2023 |
| Cambria Lions Club | $5,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Help Repair The Historical Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Lens Now Located In Cambria, Ca For All To Visit. | 2023 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2023 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2023 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $5,000 | Hughson, CA, US | Caring For Injured And Orphaned Native Wild Animals, So That They Can Be Released Back Into Their Native Environment | 2023 |
| Cambria Community Council | $15,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2023 |
| Cambria Tennis Club | $5,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide Resurfacing Of Two Tennis Courts For The Students Of Coast Union High School. | 2023 |
| American Legion | $1,500 | Cambria, CA, US | Toys For Tots - To Provide To Underprivileged Children Gifts At Christmas. | 2023 |
| Battlefield To Ballfields | $5,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Scholarships To Veterans To Train Them How To Officiate At Various Sports. | 2023 |
| Cambria Lions Club | $5,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Help Repair The Historical Piedras Blancas Lighthouse Lens Now Located In Cambria, Ca For All To Visit. | 2023 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2022 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2022 |
| Cambria Community Council | $17,500 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2022 |
| American Legion | $2,500 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide To Underprivileged Children Gifts At Christmas. | 2022 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2022 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2022 |
| Cambria Community Council | $17,500 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2022 |
| American Legion | $2,500 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide To Underprivileged Children Gifts At Christmas. | 2022 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $50,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2021 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2021 |
| Cambria Community Council | $50,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2021 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Participating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2021 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $100,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2020 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Help Center | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Provide For Local Women, Their Infants And Families During Pregnancy And For A Year After. | 2020 |
| Young Life | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Encourage And Promote Childhood Development. | 2020 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2020 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $5,000 | Hughson, CA, US | Caring For Injured And Orphaned Native Wild Animals, So That They Can Be Released Back Into Their Native Environment | 2020 |
| Cambria Community Council | $52,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Provide Grants For Local Non-profit Organizations Including Those That Support Youth, Senior, Animals, Emergency Agencies, The Ranch Land, The Library And The Arts In The Community. | 2020 |
| Mighty Wind Ministries | $1,000 | Alturas, CA, US | To Assist In Educating People In Their Spiritual Growth Through By Presenting Bible Based Education And Outreach To Make People Aware Of The Sexual Exploitation Of Women And Children By Human Traffickers. | 2020 |
| Lifeline Pregnancy | $1,000 | Grover Beach, CA, US | To Provide At No Charge Counceling, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual And Financial Support For Pregnancy. | 2020 |
| Alzheimer'a Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Care And Support For People With Alzheimer's Disease And Advance Vital Research Efforts For The Treatment, Prevention And Ultimately A Cure. | 2020 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $65,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2018 |
| Salvation Army Service Extension Un | $5,000 | Paso Robles, CA, US | 90% To Local Emergencies And 10% To National Emergencies. | 2018 |
| Coast Union High School Bronco Boos | $1,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Help Girls Soccer Team's Fundraising To Assist Montecito's Mud Slide Victims. | 2018 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Help Center | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Provide For Local Women, Their Infants And Families During Pregnancy And For A Year After. | 2018 |
| Young Life | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Encourage And Promote Childhood Development. | 2018 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $40,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2018 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $5,000 | Hughson, CA, US | Caring For Injured And Orphaned Native Wild Animals, So That They Can Be Released Back Into Their Native Environment | 2018 |
| Cambria Community Council | $30,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide Transportation To The Seniors And Disabled And To Support Non Profit Organizations In The Cambria And San Simeon Areas. | 2018 |
| Children Of God | $2,000 | Atascadero, CA, US | To Care For, Educate And Disciple Ophans And Vulnerable Children Around The Globe. | 2018 |
| Fort Hope Inc | $1,000 | Arroyo Grande, CA, US | To Serve At Risk And Needy Children In The San Luis Obispo And Santa Barbara Counties. | 2018 |
| Doors To Freedom | $1,000 | Summerville, SC, US | To Provide A Safe Place For Survivors Of Sex Trafficking To Experience A Transformed Life. | 2018 |
| Together One Heart | $1,000 | Marina Del Rey, CA, US | Help Victims Of Sex Trafficking To Escape Their Plight, Empower Them With Education And Entrepreneurial Skills Training. | 2018 |
| Generate Hope | $1,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Help Fund A Victim Of Sex Trafficking Find A Safe Home, Daily Healthful Living To Help Recover From The Complex Trauma They Underwent. | 2018 |
| Men Against The Trafficking Of Othe | $1,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Educate The International Public Of The Dangers Of Sex Trafficking. | 2018 |
| Morro Bay 4-h Club | $3,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Educational Youth Develpment Program For The Local Community To Teach The Youth Citizenship, Leadership And Life Skills. | 2018 |
| Mighty Wind Ministries | $1,000 | Alturas, CA, US | To Assist In Educating People In Their Spiritual Growth Through By Presenting Bible Based Education. | 2018 |
| Orphan Relief Effort Inc | $1,000 | Edmond, OK, US | To Help Save Orphans On The Streets, Provide On-going Care For The Orphans By Feeding Them, Sheltering Them And Loving Them. | 2018 |
| Central Ohio Youth For Christ | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Helping Teenagers In Various Life Situations: Urban, Suburban, Detention Centers, Victims Of Trafficking Providing Love And Acceptance. | 2018 |
| Church Of God World Missions | $2,500 | Cleveland, TN, US | Mission To Bring The Community And Cultures Together To Build A Strong Alliance For A Healthy Environment. | 2018 |
| Father's House | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Reach Out To The Korean Community And Help Them Understand The Love And Compassion Of God. | 2018 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $50,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Nursing Students. | 2017 |
| Mountain Star | $5,000 | Bend, OR, US | Family Program Designed To Reduce The Incidence Of Abuse And Neglect. | 2017 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Help Center | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Provide For Local Women, Their Infants And Families During Pregnancy And For A Year After. | 2017 |
| Young Life | $1,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Encourage And Promote Childhood Development. | 2017 |
| Cambria Education Foundation | $10,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Encourage And Fund Creative Instruction To Attain A Well-rounded Education And Vital Community. | 2017 |
| Outside The Bowl | $1,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Eliminating Physical And Spirtual Starvation In Impoverished Countries By Serving Hot And Nutricious Meals. | 2017 |
| San Luis Obispo County Womenade | $5,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Provide To Women In Need Medical Care, Food Utility & Rent Support, Clothing Tuition And Other Needs. | 2017 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Provide Livestock & Training So That An Impoverished Family Can Feed And Support Themselves. | 2017 |
| Tuition Opportunity Program | $1,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Tuition Provided To Need Based Families. | 2017 |
| Cal Poly Women's Golf Program | $20,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Encourage Young Women By Particapating In Sports To Become Innovators And Leaders In The Community. | 2017 |
| Coachella Valley Rescue Mission | $1,000 | Indio, CA, US | Help Provide For The Homeles And Needy With Shelter, Food, Clothing And Other Necessities In Life. | 2017 |
| Bethesda Heaing Ministry | $3,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Post Abortion Healing Ministry Offering Support Systems And Confidentiality. | 2017 |
| Stanislaus Wildlife Care Center | $10,000 | Hughson, CA, US | To Help Build Avaries For Raptors And To Help The Injured And Orphaned So That They Can Be Released Back Into The Wild. | 2017 |
| Battlefields To Ballfields | $2,500 | Sacramento, CA, US | Provide Scholarships To Veterans To Help Them Integrate Into Their Communities By Officiating In Sports. | 2017 |
| Sheltering Grace Ministry | $1,000 | Marietta, GA, US | Provides Shelter, Mentors, Resources And Guidance To Homeless Pregnant Women. | 2017 |
| House Of Jochebed | $1,000 | Bakerfield, CA, US | Protect And Restore The Lives Of Young Girls That Have Been Victims Of Sexual And Labor Trafficking. | 2017 |
| Save The Storks | $2,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Offer Expectant Mothers Ongoing Health Care And Support During And After Pregnancy. | 2017 |
| International Christian Ministries | $1,000 | Monument, CO, US | To Equip And Train Leaders To Disciple The Poor In Africa And The Middle East. | 2017 |
| Cambria Community Council | $10,000 | Cambria, CA, US | To Provide Transportation To The Seniors And Disabled And To Support Non Profit Organizations In The Cambria And San Simeon Areas. | 2017 |
| Cuesta College Nursing Program | $50,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Promote Education Vocations For Worthy Students. | 2016 |
| Sunriver Nature Center Observatory | $50,000 | Sunriver, OR, US | Provide Funds For Capital Improvements To Observatory, New Buildings And Other Renovations. These Facilities Provide Educational Instruction. | 2016 |
| San Luis Obispo County Ymca | $10,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Assistance For The Cambria Youth Institute At Santa Lucia Middle School. | 2016 |
| Mountain Star | $5,000 | Bend, OR, US | Family Program Designed To Reduce The Incidence Of Abuse And Neglect. | 2016 |
| Cambria Youth Athletic Association | $10,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Scholarships And Atletic Equipment To Help Children In Need To Participate In Atletic Events. | 2016 |
| Coast Union High School Bronco Boos | $15,000 | Cambria, CA, US | Scholarships And Atletic Equipment To Help Children In Need To Participate In Atletic Events. | 2016 |
| Alpha Pregnancy Help Center | $1,000 | Merced, CA, US | Provide For Local Women, Their Infants And Families During Pregnancy And For A Year After. | 2016 |
| Young Life | $3,000 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | Encourage And Promote Childhood Development. | 2016 |
| Culture Spirit Initiative | $1,000 | Templeton, CA, US | Teach Students The Benefits And Rewards Of Philanthropic Attitude That Seeks To Build Our School, Community, And Country Into A Better Place In Which To Live. | 2016 |
| Community Action Partnership | $1,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Eliminating Poverty By Empowering Individuals & Families To Acheive Economic Self-sufficiency | 2016 |
| Women's Pregnancy Care Clinic | $2,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Provide Help To Pregnant Women And At Risk Women. | 2016 |
| Cancer Well Fit | $1,000 | Avila Beach, CA, US | Empower Cancer Patients To Become Stronger Physically And Mentally Through A Program Of Fitness And Support. | 2016 |
| Aim Adoptions Inc | $1,000 | Houston, TX, US | Helping Women With Unplanned Pregnancy With Support, Love And Compassion During The Adoption Period. | 2016 |
| Outside The Bowl | $1,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Eliminating Physical And Spirtual Starvation In Impoverished Countries By Serving Hot And Nutricious Meals. | 2016 |
| Mighty Oaks | $1,000 | Temecula, CA, US | Provide Help To Suffering Military And Their Families. | 2016 |
| San Luis Obispo County Womenade | $15,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | Provide To Women In Need Medical Care, Food Utility & Rent Support, Clothing Tuition And Other Needs. | 2016 |
| Covenant Community Services Inc | $1,000 | Bakerfield, CA, US | Provide Hope And Love To Restore The Lives Of Current And Former Foster Youth. | 2016 |
| Hats For Hope | $5,000 | Arroyo Grande, CA, US | Provide To Cancer Victims Certificate To Purchase Wigs And Head Coverings. | 2016 |
| Heifer International | $5,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Provide Livestock & Training So That An Impoverished Family Can Feed And Support Themselves. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5474745 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6216 MOONSTONE BEACH DR Cambria, CA 93428-1804 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sophidion Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/dir | James T Clarke |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Karen L Clarke |
| Cfo/director | Karen L Clarke |
| Director | Mashell Owens |
| Director | Roger Ruth |
Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
May 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.