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    Art in Action

    ActiveArts, Culture & HumanitiesFunds Individuals
    Redwood City, CAWebsite6505668339

    About Art in Action

    Provide an art curriculum that expands students' knowledge in art techniques, cultural understanding, and core subjects, while providing art supplies and training for educators and volunteers to bring the curriculum to life; ensure all students in the U.S. have access to art education through our program.

    Focus Areas

    K-8 arts educationcurriculum developmentteacher trainingarts & STEAM integrationscholarship funding for Title I schoolsdistance learning resources

    Who They Fund

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    Funding Style

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    About Art in Action

    Art in Action’s grantmaking centers on K-8 schools that want Art in Action curriculum access, art materials, teacher training, and support for building a sustainable art plan. The active scholarship fund is structured to help schools put the program into practice, pairing curriculum with materials for 12 complete lessons and ongoing support. Recent awards show the foundation working through school-based grants in California and, in one case, Texas, with awards ranging from smaller support at Belle Air Elementary School in San Bruno to larger grants such as $24,805 to Sherwood Elementary School in Salinas. The pattern suggests a funder focused on classroom implementation rather than one-time enrichment, with grants tied to direct school participation in its program. Repeat awards also point to sustained relationships with individual campuses: Olinder Elementary School, Martin Elementary, and Spruce Elementary all appear more than once across recent years. In the recent grant list, the foundation supported schools in Salinas, East Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Forney, indicating a school-centered approach that stays close to where the curriculum can be used immediately.

    What Art in Action Funds

    A clear throughline in Art in Action’s giving is access to art education in elementary and middle school settings. They gave $18,357 to Costano School of the Arts in East Palo Alto and $13,761 to East Palo Alto Charter School, both supporting school-based art learning. Teacher preparation is another visible theme: the active scholarship fund includes teacher training alongside curriculum access and art materials for 12 complete lessons. The foundation also appears to support implementation across school sites, not only curriculum purchase. For example, Scott Lane Elementary in Santa Clara received $14,985 in 2024, and the school appears again with a later award, suggesting continued support as schools use the program. Geographic concentration in California schools reinforces that the foundation’s work is tied to local classroom delivery rather than broad, national grantmaking.

    How Art in Action Gives

    Art in Action’s typical grant size sits in the low five figures, with p25 at $8,433, a median of $9,803, and p75 at $13,373. The recent list includes both larger awards and smaller follow-on grants, which points to a mix of initial support and continued funding at the school level. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Olinder Elementary School, Spruce Elementary, Martin Elementary, Allen Elementary School, Belle Air Elementary School, and Scott Lane Elementary, indicating repeat awards rather than isolated one-time relationships. The foundation is a small grantmaker financially, with annual grants of $286,265 and total assets of $576,228. It also funds individuals, and it accepts unsolicited applications through the Art in Action Scholarship Fund.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $62K

    Total Assets

    $679K

    Total Revenue

    $1.4M

    Total Expenses

    $1.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $8K and $13K, with a median of $10K.

    25th Percentile

    $8K

    Median

    $10K

    75th Percentile

    $13K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded
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    Where Art in Action Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly concentrated in California: 96% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is CA. Recent awards cluster in the Bay Area and nearby Central Coast, including Salinas, East Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, South San Francisco, and San Bruno. The only recipient outside California in the recent list is The Advanced Academics and Fi in Forney, Texas. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 25 grants in the United States.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Art in Action

    What does Art in Action fund through its scholarship program?

    The Art in Action Scholarship Fund provides K-8 schools with Art in Action curriculum access, art materials for 12 complete lessons, teacher training, ongoing support, and help developing a sustainable art plan for the school.

    How large are Art in Action’s typical grants?

    Typical awards are in the low five figures: p25 is $8,433, the median is $9,803, and p75 is $13,373.

    Does Art in Action fund repeat recipients?

    Yes. Several schools appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Olinder Elementary School, Spruce Elementary, Martin Elementary, Allen Elementary School, Belle Air Elementary School, and Scott Lane Elementary.

    Where does Art in Action give most often?

    Giving is concentrated in California. The foundation’s top state by grant count is CA, and 96% of grants go to recipients in that state.

    Can schools submit unsolicited applications?

    Yes. The active Art in Action Scholarship Fund accepts unsolicited applications and is open to K-8 schools seeking curriculum access, materials for 12 complete lessons, teacher training, and ongoing support.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Art in Action that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Opening soonCloses Apr 30, 2027Award: Varies

    Art in Action Scholarship Fund

    arts educationvisual arts curriculumart supplies+2 more

    Who can apply: K-8 schools not already using the Art in Action program; school must be designated Title I or be able to demonstrate need; a letter of commitment to teach the program during the award year signed by the applicant and principal; names of a teacher, parent or volunteer who will teach in each awarded classroom; reporting and documentation requirements including surveys, mid-term survey, final report, photos and testimonials.

    Deadline: Application cycle opens in March 2027.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Olinder Elementary SchoolSan Jose, CA$12,8852026Award Grant
    Costano School of the ArtsEast Palo Alto, CA$12,3272026Award Grant
    Lyndale ElementarySan Jose, CA$12,0712026Award Grant
    Scott Lane ElementarySanta Clara, CA$8,7962026Award Grant
    Belle Air Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$5,3772026Award Grant
    Horace Cureton ElementarySan Jose, CA$5,2582026Award Grant
    John Muir Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$5,0192026Award Grant
    Costano School of the ArtsEast Palo Alto, CA$18,3572025Award Grant
    Olinder Elementary SchoolSan Jose, CA$14,5952025Award Grant
    Martin ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$9,0012025Award Grant
    Spruce ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$8,9512025Award Grant
    Horace Cureton ElementarySan Jose, CA$8,6932025Award Grant
    Scott Lane ElementarySanta Clara, CA$8,5042025Award Grant
    Allen Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$8,4332025Award Grant
    Lyndale ElementarySan Jose, CA$7,7922025Award Grant
    Sunshine Gardens ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$6,5752025Award Grant
    Belle Air Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$5,1972025Award Grant
    Scott Lane ElementarySanta Clara, CA$14,9852024Award Grant
    Spruce ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$13,3732024Award Grant
    Martin ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$13,2482024Award Grant
    Olinder Elementary SchoolSan Jose, CA$11,8972024Award Grant
    Sunshine Gardens ElementarySouth San Franc, CA$11,7072024Award Grant
    Horace Cureton ElementarySan Jose, CA$10,7002024Award Grant
    Sherwood Elementary SchoolSalinas, CA$24,8052023Award Grant
    Natividad Elementary SchoolSalinas, CA$20,6282023Award Grant
    East Palo Alto Charter SchoolEast Palo Alto, CA$13,7612023Award Grant
    Allen Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$12,9062023Award Grant
    Costano Elementary SchoolEast Palo Alto, CA$9,8032023Award Grant
    Salinas City Elementary SchooSalinas, CA$8,6902023Award Grant
    The Advanced Academics and FiForney, TX$8,0252023Award Grant
    Olinder Elementary SchoolSan Jose, CA$7,9072023Award Grant
    Belle Air Elementary SchoolSan Bruno, CA$7,7322023Award Grant

    Olinder Elementary School

    $12,885
    San Jose, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Costano School of the Arts

    $12,327
    East Palo Alto, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Lyndale Elementary

    $12,071
    San Jose, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Scott Lane Elementary

    $8,796
    Santa Clara, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Belle Air Elementary School

    $5,377
    San Bruno, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Horace Cureton Elementary

    $5,258
    San Jose, CA2026

    Award Grant

    John Muir Elementary School

    $5,019
    San Bruno, CA2026

    Award Grant

    Costano School of the Arts

    $18,357
    East Palo Alto, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Olinder Elementary School

    $14,595
    San Jose, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Martin Elementary

    $9,001
    South San Franc, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Spruce Elementary

    $8,951
    South San Franc, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Horace Cureton Elementary

    $8,693
    San Jose, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Scott Lane Elementary

    $8,504
    Santa Clara, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Allen Elementary School

    $8,433
    San Bruno, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Lyndale Elementary

    $7,792
    San Jose, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Sunshine Gardens Elementary

    $6,575
    South San Franc, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Belle Air Elementary School

    $5,197
    San Bruno, CA2025

    Award Grant

    Scott Lane Elementary

    $14,985
    Santa Clara, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Spruce Elementary

    $13,373
    South San Franc, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Martin Elementary

    $13,248
    South San Franc, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Olinder Elementary School

    $11,897
    San Jose, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Sunshine Gardens Elementary

    $11,707
    South San Franc, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Horace Cureton Elementary

    $10,700
    San Jose, CA2024

    Award Grant

    Sherwood Elementary School

    $24,805
    Salinas, CA2023

    Award Grant

    Natividad Elementary School

    $20,628
    Salinas, CA2023

    Award Grant

    East Palo Alto Charter School

    $13,761
    East Palo Alto, CA2023

    Award Grant

    Allen Elementary School

    $12,906
    San Bruno, CA2023

    Award Grant

    Costano Elementary School

    $9,803
    East Palo Alto, CA2023

    Award Grant

    Salinas City Elementary Schoo

    $8,690
    Salinas, CA2023

    Award Grant

    The Advanced Academics and Fi

    $8,025
    Forney, TX2023

    Award Grant

    Olinder Elementary School

    $7,907
    San Jose, CA2023

    Award Grant

    Belle Air Elementary School

    $7,732
    San Bruno, CA2023

    Award Grant