Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in California

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THE MISSION OF THE MATURANGO MUSEUM IS TO PRESERVE, INTERPRET, AND DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF THE NORTHERN MOJAVE DESERT THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, AND TO PROMOTE THE ARTS.

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TO SERVE THE NORTH BAY COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING AN EXTRAORDINARY VENUE FOR CINEMA, LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, PUBLIC EVENTS, EDUCATION AND A BROAD SPECTRUM OF DIGITAL PROGRAMMING IN DOWNTOWN NOVATO.

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THE LACIS MUSEUM OF LACE AND TEXTILES' EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE A PLACE OF SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALL INVOLVED IN ANY ASPECT OF THE TEXTILE ARTS

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEN'S CHOIR THAT PRESENTS CONCERTS AND BRINGS OTHER GROUPS OF SIMILAR BACKGROUNDS TOGETHER FOR MUSIC APPRECIATION.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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CATCHLIGHT IS A HYBRID NONPROFIT MEDIA ORGANIZATION COMBINING THE PRACTICES OF ART, JOURNALISM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. WE ARE A TRANSFORMATIONAL FORCE, URGENTLY BRINGING RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONS TOGETHER TO NURTURE AND GROW A THRIVING VISUAL ECOSYSTEM. WE LEVERAGE THE POWER OF VISUALS TO INFORM, CONNECT AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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MEDIA ALLIANCE IS A MEDIA RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOR MEDIA WORKERS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS. WE FOCUS ON COMMUNICATIONS POLICY FOR LEGACY BROADCAST MEDIA AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS THAT WORKS IN THE INTEREST OF PEACE, JUSTICE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY.

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RALTSON WHITE RETREAT IN MILL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA. AS TRUSTEE, THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT THE INTENT OF THE 1950 DEED OF TRUST FROM RUTH WHITE BOWIE REGARDING THE PRESERVATION OF THE RETREAT, WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1) TO MAINTAIN AND RESTORE THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT 1911 WILLIS POLK DESIGNED HOME THAT IS THE FOCUS OF THE PROPERTY AND WHICH HOUSES THE MEETING PLACE ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD SERVICES; 2) TO OFFER THE RETREAT ON A DAY-USE AND OVERNIGHT-USE BASIS TO TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS AND PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS; 3) TO CONSERVE THE 43 ACRE-SITE AND PROTECT THE PROPERTY FROM SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT; AND 4) TO ALLOW THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO USE THE RETREAT AND SITE FOR CULTURAL, MUSICAL, ARTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES.

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THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSES ARE TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OF FUNDS AND HISTORICAL MATERIAL CONNECTED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT OF AVIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION AND EXHIBITION OF SUCH MATERIAL FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SYMPHONY'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THROUGH ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, DISTINCTIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES AND VARIED ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATE AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL VIBRANCY OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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WE ARE GENRE WRITERS FOCUSING ON SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY, FOSTERING A DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO INCLUSION, EMPOWERMENT AND OUTREACH.

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THE MISSION OF THE CALIFORNIA YOUTH SYMPHONY (CYS) IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY WHILE PROVIDING TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS WITH THE FINEST MUSICAL EXPERIENCE AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH THE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OF SYMPHONIC MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL.

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OPERATION OF THE WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF PLAYS, MUSICAL EVENTS, CULTURAL EVENTS, CLASSES AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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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.

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CHANTICLEER'S MISSION IS TO PRESENT CHORAL MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE AND TO ENCOURAGE WORLDWIDE APPRECIATION FOR THE ART OF ENSEMBLE SINGING THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION, RECORDINGS AND THE CREATION OF NEW CHORAL WORKS.

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SPARC THEATER PRODUCES PROFESSIONAL THEATRICAL EVENTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING, AFTER-SCHOOL, AND ADULT WORKSHOPS AND READINGS.

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TO STRENGHTEN FAMILIES AND BUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH RE-ESTABLISHING THE IMPORTANT INSTITUTION OF FATHERHOOD.

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THE MISSION OF THE MCHENRY MANSION FOUNDATION IS TO PRESERVE, RESTORE, INTERPRET AND SUPPORT THE MCHENRY MANSION.

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THE PRIMARY AND SPECIFIC PURPOSES OF PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS ARE TO FOSTER PUBLIC INTEREST IN AND APPRECIATION FOR SYMPHONY, FURTHER THE WORK OF THE LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION AND OTHER LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFIT SYMPHONIC ASSOCIATIONS, SUPPORT SYMPHONIC, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, AND TO PROMOTE AND SUSTAIN PUBLIC ENTHUSIASM FOR SYMPHONY.PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS IS AN ALL-VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO EMPLOYEES OR PAYROLL. THE ORGANIZATION IS A NON-PROFIT CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, WHOSE MEMBERS DONATE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO PRODUCE THE ANNUAL PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN. FOUNDED IN 1948, AND FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE PASADENA JUNIOR PHILHARMONIC COMMITTEE, THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN AS ITS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BENEFIT IN 1965. IT IS ONE OF THE OLDEST, LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOURS IN THE NATION.