Arts & Culture Grants in California

732 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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San José Creative Economy Fund

From Center for Cultural Innovation

artsculturecreative economy+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be commercial enterprises, including small businesses (35 employees or less) and sole proprietorships; be based in San José; primarily provide a cultural, creative, or arts-related service or product; be in good standing with the City of San José and have an active San José business tax certificate; have no conflict of interest with CCI or OEDCA; and may apply only once for one business/project. Past CIIF and prior Creative Economy Fund grantees may apply if a final report was submitted and approved before the deadline. First-time applicants are prioritized.

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Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $10+

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Arts & CultureEntrepreneurship / InnovationLeadership+3 more

Who can apply: Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including schools and churches; at least one year of program outcomes; project must align with the Foundation’s primary focus areas; preference for organizations using substantially all grant funds in New Jersey, especially Monmouth and Ocean Counties; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale projects.

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Arts & Culture Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

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Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

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Open nowCloses in 7 days (Jul 3, 2026)Award: $500 – $5K

SMCF Grants Assistance Program (General Grants)

From Sierra Madre Community Foundation

community eventslocal programscommunity organizations+5 more

Who can apply: Projects must serve the Sierra Madre community as a whole or a segment of the community. Applicant information in the grant form indicates applications are accepted from organizations/groups that can describe mission, funding structure, project timeline, budget, target population, and community impact. Examples of funded groups include nonprofits, schools, the City of Sierra Madre, and community organizations.

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Largest Arts & Culture in California Foundations

CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$175.8M

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

$87.3M

Total Assets

$79.1M

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
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION INC

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$31.5M

Total Assets

$166.3M

Median Grant

$70K

A50ZNational
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
Humana Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

Annual Giving

$19.4M

Total Assets

$393.3M

Median Grant

$100K

A40Regional
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
SIMPSON PSB FUND

ORINDA, CA

Annual Giving

$17.4M

Total Assets

$128.4M

Median Grant

$15K

A40Local
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$16.2M

Total Assets

$185.7M

Median Grant

$76K

A030National
EUGENE V AND CLARE E THAW CHARITABLE TRUST

SANTA FE, NM

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$47.4M

Median Grant

$50K

A99National
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
NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$13M

Total Assets

$482.9M

Median Grant

$40K

A800National
THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$12.7M

Total Assets

$4.9M

Median Grant

$26K

A90National
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$12.1M

Total Assets

$22.9M

Median Grant

$94K

A31National
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
HUGH J ANDERSEN FOUNDATION

BAYPORT, MN

Annual Giving

$10.3M

Total Assets

$251M

Median Grant

$22K

A40-A99Regional

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