Featured Grantees:

Many thanks to the Zacky Family Foundation for funding Avila's new water fountain for people and their four legged friends!  This is what happens when individuals come together and meet a need in the community.  

The Avila Beach Community Foundation along with the Zacky Family, County Planning, and the Port San Luis Harbor District came together to see this project through. Now our four-legged friends (and people too) can have clean, fresh drinking water at the beach.  

Many thanks to the Zacky Family Foundation for their generous support of this project.


Avila Beach Community Foundation Board of Trustee members Lucinda Borchard and Beverly Aho, along with Executive Director Rick Cohen, recently presented a check for $4,500 to Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter School Principal Brian Getz.  The grant is to help cover the costs of purchasing additional iPads for the 2nd/3rd grade classes to help achieve the school’s educational technology goals. 

Foundation Board of Trustee members Richard Zacky, Lisa Ritterbuck, Beverly Aho and  Executive Director Rick Cohen, presented a check for $5,000 to representatives of the Point San Luis Lighthouse Keepers at a dedication at the Lighthouse.  The matching grant was part of three projects funded by the Foundation over the past two years: 1) a new handicap ramp connecting to the Main Keeper’s residence to provide better access for guests with mobility issues, 2) the repair of the deck and stairs to the Head Keeper's quarters and 3) restoration of the light station lamp housing.

Watch "The Storied Past of Avila Beach" Short Film
Lights Camera Action!  We're pleased to announce that "The Storied Past of Avila Beach" is now available for viewing on our website! The 17 minute film, depicting Avila's rich and interesting history, was produced thru a grant provided by the Foundation to the San Luis Film Festival.   Click here for more info & a link to the film. 

Avila Beach Community Foundation Board of Trustee members Lucinda Borchard and Saul Goldberg recently presented a check for $4,000 to representatives of the Avila beach-based Central Coast Aquarium. The grant was used to fund the Scientist for a Day Scholarship Program that provides marine science educational opportunities to schools that might not otherwise be able to participate due to financial constraints. In 2016 the Aquarium was able to host 14 class field trips totaling over 400 students due to the grant.