Arts & Culture Grant Funders in California
2384 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $4.3B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 2384 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation | California | $198.4M | 89 | 2024 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $165.0M | 1151 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | California | $151.9M | 27 | 2025 |
| 4 | The San Francisco Foundation | California | $98.8M | 312 | 2023 |
| 5 | California Community Foundation | California | $96.9M | 880 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $82.8M | 128 | 2024 |
| 7 | The California Endowment | California | $52.5M | 777 | 2024 |
| 8 | Margaret E Haas Fund | California | $45.6M | 4 | 2023 |
| 9 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | California | $42.4M | 269 | 2024 |
| 10 | San Francisco Ballet Endowment Foundation | California | $36.2M | 6 | 2024 |
| 11 | San Diego Symphony Foundation | California | $32.4M | 7 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 2384 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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