Hind Foundation
Historical FunderSan Luis Obispo, California · EIN 20-5150383 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $240,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | APPLY ONLINE AT WWWHINDFOUNDATIONOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 13259, SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406 |
| Phone | 8055440914 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE ONLINE AT WWW.HINDFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | ECOSYSTEM CONSERVATION, HISTORICAL LANDMARK RESTORATION, MUSIC & VISUAL ARTS, PLANT & WILDLIFE PROTECTION, LAND CONSERVATION, ETC. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | San Rafael, CA | General funding | $2,000,000 |
| San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre | San Luis Obispo, CA | General funding | $750,000 |
| Spokes | San Luis Obispo, CA | General funding | $240,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | San Francisco, CA | General funding | $100,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | General funding | $100,000 |
| Lindsay Wildlife Museum | Walnut Creek, CA | General funding | $28,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
| Saving Horses Inc | Encinitas, CA | General funding | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,238,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $275,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104147
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5150383
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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