The Arts Council for Long Beach cultivates the physical, social, and economic characteristics of Long Beach neighborhoods by nurturing and enlivening the arts. We serve individuals, groups, and organizations through advocacy, arts education, public art, and grant making within the City of Long Beach, practicing profound inclusion as a collaborator and convener for the benefit of all communities.
Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach funds a tightly local arts ecosystem, with every recorded grant going to recipients in California and the full set of recent awards tied to Long Beach. The largest recent grants in the dataset are six-figure allocations to longtime city arts institutions, including $243,769 to Museum of Latin American Art, Musical Theater West, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra in 2024, followed by $212,472 awards to Long Beach Museum of Art, Musical Theater West, Museum of Latin American Art, and Long Beach Symphony Orchestra in 2025. That pattern points to a funder that supports established organizations alongside smaller project-based awards and artist support. Its public-facing mission centers on the city’s cultural life: public art, arts education, artist fellowships, microgrants, community arts programming, and grant assistance. Recent grants also show support for organizations that reflect specific parts of the city’s arts landscape, such as Long Beach Playhouse, Long Beach Opera, and the African American Cultural Center. The foundation’s grantmaking sits inside a place-based model, with awards used to promote the arts in Long Beach across performance, visual art, and community cultural programming.
The foundation’s giving covers both institutional support and smaller community-facing projects. In operating support, it awarded $122,985 in 2024 to Long Beach Playhouse, Musica Angelica, Long Beach Opera, and International City Theater, and then continued support in 2025 with $105,288 grants to Musica Angelica, International City Theatre, Long Beach Playhouse, South Coast Chorale Inc, and Long Beach Opera. It also backs public-facing cultural access through $101,326 to the African American Cultural Center in 2024. Beyond core arts organizations, the foundation supported community programming with $109,000 in 2024 and $102,000 in 2025 to Community Partners. Its program list also includes microgrants, relief grants, professional development microgrants, and professional artist fellowships, showing support for both organizations and individual artists within Long Beach.
Typical grant size is centered in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $19,750, median is $25,000, and p75 is $38,953. The recent grants list also shows a separate tier of much larger annual allocations to major local arts institutions, alongside smaller program and fellowship awards. Recipients appear across multiple years, including Musical Theater West, Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach Playhouse, Musica Angelica, and Long Beach Opera. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals directly in the structural data, although some active programs do support artists through grants and fellowships. Several programs accept unsolicited applications.
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$1.7M
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Most grants fall between $20K and $39K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$39K
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Grantmaking is entirely local. Every recorded recipient is in the United States, and 100% of grants in the dataset go to recipients in California. The city concentration is unmistakably Long Beach: recent awards repeatedly land with organizations in Long Beach, including the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, and United Cambodian Community. A smaller share also goes to Los Angeles-based Community Partners, but the foundation’s overall geographic footprint remains centered on Long Beach and its arts institutions.
It supports Long Beach arts and cultural organizations across public art, arts education, artist fellowships, microgrants, community arts programming, and operating support. Recent grants include awards to museums, theaters, orchestras, choruses, and community-based organizations such as the African American Cultural Center and United Cambodian Community.
The structural data says it does not fund individuals directly, but its active programs include artist-facing support such as Professional Artist Fellowship, Professional Development Microgrants, and Relief Grants. Those programs are tied to Long Beach artists and, in some cases, artist relief or professional development.
Typical grant size is $19,750 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $38,953 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes larger annual allocations above $100,000 for major Long Beach arts institutions.
Its giving is local and concentrated in California. The dataset shows 100% of grants to recipients in CA, with the recent grants list centered on Long Beach and a smaller number of awards to Los Angeles-based Community Partners.
Several organizations appear in more than one year, including Musical Theater West, Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach Symphony Orchestra, Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach Playhouse, Musica Angelica, and Long Beach Opera. That repeated appearance suggests ongoing support rather than one-time gifts.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Public Corp for the Arts of the City of Long Beach that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects must be local, free, open to the public, and benefit Long Beach residents.
Deadline: Awarded quarterly throughout the year.
Who can apply: Long Beach artists and/or organizations seeking professional development funding. Funded opportunity must enhance the applicant's ability to serve Long Beach residents.
Deadline: Applications are available throughout the year until funds are fully allocated; specific cycle deadlines are listed on the program page.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONG BEACH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | LONG BEACH, CA | $212,472 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART | LONG BEACH, CA | $212,472 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| MUSICAL THEATER WEST | LONG BEACH, CA | $212,472 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART | LONG BEACH, CA | $212,472 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CAMERATA SINGERS OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA | $130,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE | LONG BEACH, CA | $105,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LONG BEACH OPERA | LONG BEACH, CA | $105,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| MUSICA ANGELICA | LONG BEACH, CA | $105,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| INTERNATIONAL CITY THEATRE | LONG BEACH, CA | $105,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| SOUTH COAST CHORALE INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $105,288 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $102,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| UNITED CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY | LONG BEACH, CA | $64,934 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS | CALABASAS, CA | $55,086 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER | LONG BEACH, CA | $38,934 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CENTRO CHA | LONG BEACH, CA | $38,934 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| TIDES CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $34,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| YMCA OF GREATER LONG BCH | LONG BEACH, CA | $34,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| THE JEWEL BOX CHILDREN'S THEATER COMPANY | SIGNAL HILL, CA | $31,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CORNERSTONE THEATRE COMPANY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ARTS AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $28,606 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| KLEEFIELD CONTEMPORARY | LONG BEACH, CA | $26,394 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CHARITABLE VENTURES OF ORANGE COUNTY | SANTA ANA, CA | $25,500 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LB | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,274 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LONG BEACH FORWARD INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,250 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| RHONDA LOVE | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ARTS DISTRICT SAN PEDRO WATERFRONT | SAN PEDRO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| MA SERIES ARTS | BOWMAN, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CREATIVE CLASS COLLECTIVE | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CARE CLOSET LBC | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ONEOC | SANTA ANA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ELEVATE HOPE INC | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| NO EASY PROPS INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| AMAZING GRACE CONSERVATORY INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| CHILDREN'S DENTAL FOUNDATION | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| KHMER GIRLS IN ACTION | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LA RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LOITER GALLERIES INC | LONG BEACH, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| READING IS POETRY LLC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| JON JOHNSON REPERTORY DANCE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| GRAND VISION FOUNDATION | SAN PEDRO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| WATTS LABOR COMMUNITIES ACTION COMMITTEE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| COLOR COMPTON | COMPTON, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ART THEATER OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA | $24,726 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| THE LGBTQ CENTER OF LONG BEACH | LONG BEACH, CA | $16,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| ONE IN LONG BEACH DBA THE CENTER | LONG BEACH, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| OPEN GALLERY LLC | LONG BEACH, CA | $8,294 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| MUSIQUE SUR LA MER ORCHESTRAS INC | SEAL BEACH, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| LONG BEACH YOUTH CHORUS | LONG BEACH, CA | $7,000 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
| COMPASSIONATE ARTISTS INC | ANAHEIM, CA | $6,600 | 2025 | TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA |
LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART
$212,472TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
CAMERATA SINGERS OF LONG BEACH
$130,288TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE
TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
MUSICA ANGELICA
$105,288TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
SOUTH COAST CHORALE INC
$105,288TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER
$38,934TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
THE JEWEL BOX CHILDREN'S THEATER COMPANY
$31,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
ARTS AND SERVICES FOR DISABLED INC
$28,606TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LB
$25,274TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
RHONDA LOVE
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
ARTS DISTRICT SAN PEDRO WATERFRONT
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
MA SERIES ARTS
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
CREATIVE CLASS COLLECTIVE
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
CARE CLOSET LBC
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
NO EASY PROPS INC
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
LA RIVER PUBLIC ART PROJECT
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
LOITER GALLERIES INC
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
READING IS POETRY LLC
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
JON JOHNSON REPERTORY DANCE
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
COMMUNITY LITERATURE INITIATIVE
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
COLOR COMPTON
$25,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
ART THEATER OF LONG BEACH
$24,726TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
OPEN GALLERY LLC
$8,294TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
MUSIQUE SUR LA MER ORCHESTRAS INC
$7,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
LONG BEACH YOUTH CHORUS
$7,000TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA
COMPASSIONATE ARTISTS INC
$6,600TO PROMOTE THE ARTS IN LONG BEACH, CA