Funders / California
Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in California
476 foundations have made 5,199 grants to arts and culture organizations in California, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 138 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
476
Funders
5,199
Grants
$15,000
Median grant
5215
Organizations in category
National Performance Network Inc — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $15,000, largest $43,000. That is 50% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Western States Arts Federation — 14 grants to 12 organizations, median $20,000, largest $74,000. That is 38% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Center for Cultural Innovation — 32 grants to 29 organizations, median $10,000, largest $450,000. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Council Santa Cruz County — 21 grants to 8 organizations, median $10,000, largest $11,000. That is 26% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 22 grants to 11 organizations, median $15,594, largest $80,000. That is 21% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
California Humanities — 51 grants to 41 organizations, median $15,000, largest $30,000. That is 10% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.
Arts Council for Monterey County — 16 grants to 10 organizations, median $7,500, largest $14,450. That is 22% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Silicon Valley Creates — 36 grants to 11 organizations, median $13,750, largest $50,000. That is 16% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Wilhelm Family Foundation — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 30% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
The San Francisco Japantown Foundation — 10 grants to 4 organizations, median $11,500, largest $30,000. That is 29% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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