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Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

California is home to 15,310 Arts, Culture & Humanities nonprofit organizations.

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Etm-La Inc

Burbank, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

FOUNDED IN 2006, ETM-LA'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE THE INTEGRATION OF MUSIC INTO THE CURRICULA OF UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO ENHANCE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVE AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT.

John T Hewitt Foundation

Torrance, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $86k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Topanga, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS A SUMMER REPERTORY SEASON OF LIVE THEATRE FEATURING BOTH CLASSICAL AND NEWER SOCIALLY-RELEVANT PLAYS IN AN OUTDOOR SETTING. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, IT PROVIDES CLASSES IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE ARTS TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CLASSROOM ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEATRE TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA, AND OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES ON SITE FOR FIELD TRIPS. THE GROUNDS INCLUDE TWO THEATRES, A SHAKESPEARE GARDEN AND A BUILDING HOUSING ARCHIVES PERTAINING TO FOLK SINGER WOODY GUTHRIE AND ACTOR WILL GEER.

Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Museum And Library Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $176k

MISSION:

OUR GOAL IS TO DRAW VISITORS TO THE PHENOMENAL STORY OF WORLD WAR II, AND TO GENERATE RESPECT FOR ALL VETERANS. THE STORY OF WORLD WAR II IS THE MOST IMPORTANT OF THE 20TH CENTURY, BUT ITS LASTING EFFECTS MAY NOT BE KNOWN TO CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN ADDITION TO TELLING THE STORY THROUGH EXHIBITS, THE MUSEUM WILL SHOW THE IMPORTANT LESSONS AND SOCIETAL PROGRESSIONS THAT CAME FROM SUCH A DEADLY EPISODE. IT WILL SHOW HOW THE GI BILL ALLOWED VETERANS TO GO TO COLLEGE AND BUY HOMES, CREATING NEW COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. IT WILL SHOW THE NECESSARY ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE, THE INTEGRATION OF MINORITIES INTO THE MILITARY AND THE U.N. DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, WHICH ARE BUT A HANDFUL OF EXAMPLES OF THIS GENERATIONS EFFECT ON THE REST OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. STUDENTS AND VISITORS OF ALL GENERATIONS WILL COME TOGETHER TO SHARE STORIES, ASK QUESTIONS AND ULTIMATELY KNOW THE VETERANS EXPERIENCE, AND THE PAIN AND THE COST OF CONFLICT.

Borrego Art Institute

Borrego Springs, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $537k

MISSION:

PROVIDE A VENUE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS TO DISPLAY ART FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY. TO PROVIDE A LEARNING CENTER FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE YOUTH OF THE BORREGO COMMUNITY.

Camerata Pacifica

Santa Barbara, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $3m

MISSION:

CAMERATA PACIFICA'S MISSION IS TO AFFECT POSITIVELY HOW PEOPLE EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMANCES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC.

Shasta Library Foundation

Redding, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $163k

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE SHASTA LIBRARY FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE SHASTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE BY BUILDING AN ENDOWMENT AND BY FUNDING SPECIAL PROJECTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SHASTA PUBLIC LIBRARIES.

The Meleka Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $132k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

Wallace Cunningham Foundation For Architecture Planning Design

San Diego, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

The 500 Capp Street Foundation

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $272k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

Afghan Community Islamic Center Inc

San Diego, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $158k

MISSION:

IT IS AFGHAN ISLAMIC COMMUNITY CENTER. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ESTABLISH AFGHAN MOSQUE AND AFGHAN CEMETERY. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO THE AFGHAN COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

Modesto Symphony Orchestra Association

Modesto, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TO SERVE AS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT CONSTANTLY STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN MUSICAL PERFORMANCES TO ATTRACT THE BROADEST AUDIENCE FROM THE REGION.

Robert C Maynard Institute For Journalism Education

Oakland, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $1m

MISSION:

THE MAYNARD INSTITUTE POWERS THE NATIONAL, COLLABORATIVE DRIVE FOR EQUITY, BELONGING, AND DIVERSITY IN NEWS MEDIA THROUGH TRAINING, COLLABORATIONS AND CONVENINGS.

Los Angeles Fire Department Historical Society

Los Angeles Ca, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $213k

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM AND EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF THE LA FIRE DEPT.

American Foundation For Tibetan Cultural Preservation

Tehachapi, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $235k

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PRESERVE TIBETAN CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH CLASSES, TEACHINGS, RETREATS, AND CEREMONIES.

Russian Center Of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $216k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

Les Blank Films Inc

El Cerrito, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $216k

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

Civil Rights Institute Of Southern California

Riverside, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $317k

MISSION:

TO ASSEMBLE, STORE & DISSEMENATE FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES NARRATIVES AND MATERIALS CONCERNING CIVIL RIGHTS EVENTS IN RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

San Bernardino Symphony Association

San Bernardino, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $354k

MISSION:

THE SBSO PROVIDES ORCHESTRAL CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND OPERATES A MUSIC RENTAL LIBRARY.

True West Film Center

Healdsburg, CA

Assets: $2m

Revenue: $2m

MISSION:

TRUE WEST FILM CENTER BRINGS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CINEMA TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. WITH FILM SCREENINGS AND EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED YEAR-ROUND, AND THE TRUE WEST FILM FESTIVAL, WE OFFER AN INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME, EVERYONE'S STORY IS HONORED, AND WHERE WE LOOK TO CINEMA TO ENRICH OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE. FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF CLOVERDALE AND HEALDSBURG FILM LOVERS IN 2015, THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS AUDIENCE AND OFFERINGS EACH YEAR. WHEN IT OPENS IN THE SUMMER OF 2025, TRUE WEST FILM CENTER'S JAMES REDFORD CAMPUS, LOCATED AT 371 HEALDSBURG AVE., IN HEALDSBURG, CA WILL BRING A THREE-SCREEN COMPLEX AND MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION FACILITIES TO SONOMA COUNTY.