Cleo Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 94-3269201
Foundation Overview
Based in San Francisco, CA, Cleo Foundation has awarded 135 grants totaling $1,752,000 to organizations in California. Individual grants range from $500 to $30,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 11 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
100% 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 Salinas (24%), Monterey (15%), Seaside (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 48% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (69%). 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 Cleo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership, Life Skills & Job Preparation Program | 2024 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Social Emotional Learning | 2024 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $30,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2024 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoor Programs | 2024 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $10,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | To Support Monterey County Programs | 2024 |
| O'neill Sea Odyssey | $13,500 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support For South Monterey County Expansion | 2024 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Olinga Learning | $15,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support Wings Of Knowledge Stem Program | 2024 |
| Palenke Arts | $15,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Monterey County Mental Health Programs | 2024 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership / Life Skills /Job Preparation Program | 2023 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Tutoring Services | 2023 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $20,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2023 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support The Fellowship And Summer Programs | 2023 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoors Program | 2023 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $15,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $15,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $20,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support Wings Of Knowledge | 2023 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Treatment For Life Threatening Conditions Program | 2023 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership / Life Skills /Job Preparation Program | 2023 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Tutoring Services | 2023 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $20,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2023 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support The Fellowship And Summer Programs | 2023 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoors Program | 2023 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $15,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $15,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $20,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support Wings Of Knowledge | 2023 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Treatment For Life Threatening Conditions Program | 2023 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $15,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership / Life Skills /Job Preparation Program | 2022 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $15,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2022 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support The Classroom Grants Program | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoor Programs | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $15,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Great Futures Transportation Initiative | 2022 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support The Wings Of Knowledge Program In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support Operational Support For Multicultural Arts Center | 2022 |
| Center For Community Advocacy | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Mi Vida Mi Futuro | 2022 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Palliative And End-of-life Services For Children And Their Families In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Scho | $10,000 | Felton, CA, US | To Support Outdoor Educational Equity For Salinas Students At Pigeon Point | 2022 |
| George Mark Children's Fund | $10,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $15,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership / Life Skills /Job Preparation Program | 2022 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $15,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2022 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support The Classroom Grants Program | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoor Programs | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $15,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Great Futures Transportation Initiative | 2022 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support The Wings Of Knowledge Program In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support Operational Support For Multicultural Arts Center | 2022 |
| Center For Community Advocacy | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Mi Vida Mi Futuro | 2022 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Palliative And End-of-life Services For Children And Their Families In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Scho | $10,000 | Felton, CA, US | To Support Outdoor Educational Equity For Salinas Students At Pigeon Point | 2022 |
| George Mark Children's Fund | $10,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $15,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership / Life Skills /Job Preparation Program | 2022 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $15,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2022 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support The Classroom Grants Program | 2022 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoor Programs | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $15,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Great Futures Transportation Initiative | 2022 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support The Wings Of Knowledge Program In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support Operational Support For Multicultural Arts Center | 2022 |
| Center For Community Advocacy | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Mi Vida Mi Futuro | 2022 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Palliative And End-of-life Services For Children And Their Families In Monterey County | 2022 |
| Exploring New Horizons Outdoor Scho | $10,000 | Felton, CA, US | To Support Outdoor Educational Equity For Salinas Students At Pigeon Point | 2022 |
| George Mark Children's Fund | $10,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2022 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership, Life Skills, Job Preparation Program | 2021 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $20,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2021 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $15,000 | Boonville, CA, US | To Support Second Chance Scholarships And Summer Internships | 2021 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $12,500 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Youth Outdoor Programs | 2021 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $12,500 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Action Council Monterey County | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support The Tinker Time Drop-in Science Program | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Ukiah | $10,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Tech Scholar Tutorial Project | 2021 |
| Central Coast Vna Hospice | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Outreach To The Latinx Community In Southern Monterey County | 2021 |
| Chartwell School | $5,000 | Seaside, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Ct Apptd Spec Advocates Of Monterey | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Olinga Learning | $10,000 | Gonzales, CA, US | To Support The Wings Of Knowledge Program In Monterey County | 2021 |
| Palenke Arts | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The Program For Multicultural Arts Organization | 2021 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The High School Life Skills/job Prep Program | 2020 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $20,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2020 |
| Anderson Valley Education Fndn | $10,000 | Boonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| The Big Sur Land Trust | $7,500 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $10,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Mendocino Woodlands Camp Associatio | $10,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Support Covid-19 Emergency Assistance | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey C | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support The Covid-19 Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey C | $5,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Wildfire Relief | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey C | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Support Of Casa Of Monterey County Through The Monterey County Gives Matching Campaign | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Mendocino C | $10,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Covid-19 Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Mendocino C | $7,500 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support Wildfire Relief | 2020 |
| George Mark Children's House | $10,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc | $20,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Coastal Kids Home Care | $20,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Pediatric Palliative And End-of-life Care In Monterey County | 2018 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $1,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of The Season Of Sharing Fund | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Mendocino C | $20,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Support The Community Resiliency And Preparedness Fund | 2018 |
| Community Partnership For Youth | $20,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Support The High School Leadership Program | 2018 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates O | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Epicenter Of Monterey | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | To Support Eps (education Prep And Support) | 2018 |
| Foundation Center | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Future Citizens Foundation | $500 | Salinas, CA, US | Board Meeting Honorarium | 2018 |
| Future Citizens Foundation | $20,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Support For Academic Enrichment Components | 2018 |
| Montage Health Foundation | $20,000 | Monterey, CA, US | To Support Hospice Of The Central Coast | 2018 |
| United Camps Conferences And Retrea | $10,000 | Petaluma, CA, US | To Support The Growing Redwood Stewards Program At Web Of Life Field School | 2018 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $20,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Support The Youth In Wilderness | 2018 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of The Season Of Sharing Fund | 2017 |
| Foundation Center | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support For Foundation Center | 2017 |
| The Big Sur Land Trust | $10,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Support The Youth Outdoors Program | 2017 |
| Central Coast Vna Hospice | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Support The Language Line App | 2017 |
| Digital Nest | $16,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Camp Sea Lab | $10,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support Marine Science Programming For Salinas Valley Students | 2017 |
| George Mark Childrens House | $20,000 | San Leandro, CA, US | Support The Pediatric Pallative Care Program | 2017 |
| Mearth | $500 | Carmel, CA, US | Honorarium For Hosting Board Meeting | 2017 |
| Mearth | $15,000 | Carmel, CA, US | To Support Foodconnect & Natureconnect Mearth Underserved Youth Programs | 2017 |
| O'neill Sea Odyssey | $10,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2017 |
| Partners For Peace | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Support The Step Up Mentoring Program | 2017 |
| Rancho Cielo Inc | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Support Vocational Training Programs | 2017 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | $15,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Support Fire Relief Efforts | 2017 |
| Chronicle Season Of Sharing Fund | $2,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Support Of The Season Of Sharing Fund | 2016 |
| Foundation Center | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support For Foundation Center West | 2016 |
| Aim High For Highschool | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Edgewood Ctr For Children Families | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support For Camp Edgewood | 2016 |
| Jacobs Heart Childrens Cancer Suppo | $20,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Life Learning Academy | $17,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Pie Ranch | $15,000 | Pescadero, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Sponsors For Educational Opportunit | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operating Support | 2016 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | $15,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | Support The Youth In Wilderness Program | 2016 |
| Watsonville Wetlands Watch | $10,000 | Freedom, CA, US | Support The Wetland Stewards Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 94-3269201 |
| Website | http://www.cleofoundation.org |
| Address | 1660 BUSH ST 300 San Francisco, CA 94109-5308 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Cleo Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Carol W Casey |
|---|---|
| Treas/secy | Patrick Healy |
| Board Member | Stephanie Holbrook |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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