Arts & Culture Grants in California

781 foundations fund arts & culture programs in California. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding arts & culture work in California, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

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Live programs funding arts & culture in California that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Aug 31, 2026)

2026 Regional Community Grant Cycle

From Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation

Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations must be located in or directly serve the TTUSD-like regional area and show community benefit in their mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, fee-based enrichment organizations, visiting program organizations, participation scholarships, capital campaigns, events/fundraisers/sponsorships, activities already occurred, regranting, most school-based classroom/field trip requests, or indirect/admin costs and fiscal sponsorship fees above 5-10% unless otherwise negotiated.

Open nowRolling / open intake

Carpinteria Fund

From La Centra-Sumerlin Foundation

educationearly childhoodK-12 education+7 more

Who can apply: Tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3); organization must be based in Carpinteria or be a Santa Barbara County organization bringing programs or services to the Carpinteria community. Generally one grant per organization per year; events are generally not funded.

Open nowCloses in 23 days (Sep 4, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

Amazon Eastern Oregon Community Fund

From Changex United States

climate & environmenthealth & wellbeingeducation+3 more

Who can apply: Projects must take place within Umatilla or Morrow County, Oregon. Projects must address at least one stated theme. Individuals, community groups and organizations are eligible once per calendar year. Applicants seeking more than $5,000 must be a registered charity in the United States. Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have guardian permission. Legally registered organizations must be registered in their country of operation.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10 – $10K

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Arts & CultureEntrepreneurship / InnovationLeadership, Youth and Community Development+2 more

Who can apply: Registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S., including schools and churches; organizations with at least one year of program outcomes; project activities must fit a primary area of focus; prior grantees must wait 12 months after grant closure before reapplying; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale products.

Open nowCloses Oct 15, 2026

E. Nakamichi Foundation Grant Cycle (Live Performances)

From E Nakamichi Foundation

Performing artsLive performancesArts and culture

Who can apply: Must be an eligible organization as defined by the foundation (see foundation guidelines pages for full eligibility).

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Largest Arts & Culture in California Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$816.5M

Total Assets

Median Grant

$179K

A300National
THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Annual Giving

$116.5M

Total Assets

$3.4B

Median Grant

$45K

A40-A99Regional
THE DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$112.5M

Total Assets

$332.7M

Median Grant

$10K

A40National
ACADEMY FOUNDATION

BEVERLY HILLS, CA

Annual Giving

$76.8M

Total Assets

$68M

Median Grant

$20.9M

A310Local
DUNARD FUND USA LTD

NORTHBROOK, IL

Annual Giving

$65.1M

Total Assets

$231.8M

Median Grant

$179K

A60National
BOREALIS PHILANTHROPY

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Annual Giving

$37.3M

Total Assets

$78.2M

Median Grant

$85K

A99National
The Negaunee Foundation

Northbrook, IL

Annual Giving

$33.8M

Total Assets

$615.6M

Median Grant

$50K

A40Regional
ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC

DETROIT, MI

Annual Giving

$28.7M

Total Assets

$28.9M

Median Grant

$25K

A02National
FRACTURED ATLAS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$25.6M

Total Assets

$35.4M

Median Grant

$17K

A65National
THE FOUNDATION OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$23M

Total Assets

$182.4M

Median Grant

$11M

A54ZLocal
THE BARBARA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY LITERACY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.3M

Total Assets

$2.5M

Median Grant

$12K

A70National
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$22.2M

Total Assets

$562.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
Humana Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Annual Giving

$19.4M

Total Assets

$393.3M

Median Grant

$100K

A40National
AMERICAN JOURNALISM PROJECT INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$18.5M

Total Assets

$66.4M

Median Grant

$238K

A30National
THE ANDY WARHOL FOUNDATION FOR THE VISUAL ARTS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.8M

Total Assets

$391.3M

Median Grant

$50K

A40National
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$217M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
SIMPSON PSB FUND

ORINDA, CA

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$128.4M

Median Grant

$15K

A40Local
EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST

SANTA FE, NM

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$47.4M

Median Grant

$50K

A99National
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$158.6M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
GALASHIELS FUND LTD

SARASOTA, FL

Annual Giving

$15.1M

Total Assets

$150.6M

Median Grant

$1M

A40National
HELEN FRANKENTHALER FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$14.4M

Total Assets

$173.2M

Median Grant

$41K

A40Regional
THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$12.7M

Total Assets

$4.9M

Median Grant

$26K

A90National
Creative Visions Foundation

Malibu, CA

Annual Giving

$11.5M

Total Assets

$7.8M

Median Grant

$39K

A40Regional
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$11M

Total Assets

$383.6M

Median Grant

$35K

A40 - A99National
SAN FRANCISCO BALLET ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$171.1M

Median Grant

$5.4M

A020Local

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