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Center for Cultural Innovation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 912156812  ·  Private foundation

Center for Cultural Innovation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.6M in annual giving against $13.7M in assets. This page documents the 298 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Center for Cultural Innovation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.6M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$13.7M
Total assets
298
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Center for Cultural Innovation funds

Center for Cultural Innovation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Center for Cultural Innovation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Beloved Economies LLC
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Beaverton, OR$500K2025
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
COVID RELIEF FUND CONTRACT FOR MUSICIANS
Fresno, CA$450K2021
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
AMBITIOUS
Oakland, CA$300K2021
Ekvnv Yefolecvlke
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Weogufka, AL$300K2025
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Inc
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Oakland, CA$250K2025
United States Federation for Worker Cooperation
AMBITIOUS
Oakland, CA$200K2021
The Working World Inc
AMBITIOUS
New York, NY$175K2021
Historic Clayborn Temple
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Memphis, TN$155K2024
United States Federation for Worker Cooperation
AMBITIOUS
Oakland, CA$152K2020
Historic Clayborn Temple
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Memphis, TN$150K2025
The Urban Institute
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM, SOL CENTER
Washington, DC$150K2023
Canticle Farm
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Oakland, CA$150K2024
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative Inc
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Oakland, CA$150K2024
Boston Impact Initiative Fund
AMBITIOUS
Jamaica Plain, MA$130K2020
Boston Ujima Project Inc
AMBITIOUS PROGRAM
Boston, MA$125K2025

Center for Cultural Innovation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$216K
2019$215K
2020$1.7M
2021$2.9M
2023$1.7M
2024$2.3M
2025$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Center for Cultural Innovation

Center for Cultural Innovation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cciarts.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Center for Cultural Innovation

Does Center for Cultural Innovation accept grant applications?
Center for Cultural Innovation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Center for Cultural Innovation fund?
Center for Cultural Innovation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Beloved Economies LLC, Alliance for California Traditional Arts, East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Center for Cultural Innovation give in grants?
Center for Cultural Innovation reported $5.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.4M over 298 grants.
Where is Center for Cultural Innovation located?
Center for Cultural Innovation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912156812.
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About this profile. This page is built from Center for Cultural Innovation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Center for Cultural Innovation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.