Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in California

The Shubert Foundation Inc — 103 grants to 37 organizations, median $35,000, largest $350,000. That is 56% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

The Map Fund Inc — 31 grants to 26 organizations, median $30,000, largest $108,696. That is 55% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 48 grants to 27 organizations, median $18,188, largest $144,500. That is 46% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Theater League Inc — 14 grants to 11 organizations, median $5,000, largest $124,200. That is 78% of its California giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

New Music USA Inc — 26 grants to 18 organizations, median $7,000, largest $26,000. That is 53% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

The Zellerbach Family Foundation — 112 grants to 42 organizations, median $10,000, largest $55,000. That is 25% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due in September.

Theatre Bay Area — 13 grants to 11 organizations, median $12,000, largest $40,000. That is 62% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022; still granting as of 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Center for Cultural Innovation — 47 grants to 43 organizations, median $10,000, largest $119,261. That is 28% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

Mid Atlantic Arts Inc — 18 grants to 14 organizations, median $13,125, largest $112,230. That is 49% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

Phyllis C Wattis Foundation — 33 grants to 21 organizations, median $17,500, largest $30,000. That is 33% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.