Funders / California

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in California

779 foundations have made 9,053 grants to performing arts organizations in California, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 204 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

779

Funders

9,053

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

3366

Organizations in category

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.
Caplin Foundation — 99 grants to 37 organizations, median $1,500, largest $6,000. That is 56% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
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.
National New Play Network Ltd — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $29,000. That is 83% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.
Thomas Dubois Hormel Foundation Inc — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $22,500, largest $50,000. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2024. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $9,375, largest $17,500. That is 100% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
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.
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.
Music Center Foundation — 15 grants to 3 organizations, median $1,565,158, largest $21,116,521. That is 60% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in California, out of 779 on record.

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