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California arts councils

There are 165 arts and humanities councils in California. Combined, these Californian arts councils employ 475 people, earn more than $52 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $126 million.
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Arts councils by major California cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Los Angeles
 
44
 
$9,938,465
San Francisco
 
20
 
$8,710,776
San Diego
 
15
 
$2,823,070
Riverside
 
14
 
$1,725,420
Sacramento
 
9
 
$2,078,788
Santa Rosa
 
5
 
$457,278
San Jose
 
5
 
$5,146,446
Oxnard
 
5
 
$467,652
Santa Maria
 
4
 
$1,121,259
Santa Cruz
 
4
 
$3,258,768
Showing 10 of 21 metros

Job trends for California arts councils

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
25
1-10
 
36
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts councils in California

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
63
$250k to $1M
 
36
$1M to $5M
 
14
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts councils in California

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1-20 of 165

Fulcrum Arts

Fulcrum Arts provides tools, resources, and programs to support independent artists and organizations in Pasadena through Axs programming and the emerge program.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
8
EIN
95-2540759
IRS type
501(c)(3)

California Humanities

To connect Californians to ideas and one another in order to understand our shared heritage and diverse cultures, inspire civic participation, and shape our future.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
10
EIN
94-2952469
IRS type
501(c)(3)

SOMArts

SOMArts is a multidisciplinary, multicultural arts organization that offers events, exhibitions, and classes in San Francisco. They also provide technical and support services and below-market rental space to over 80 Bay Are nonprofits each year.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
39
EIN
94-2655955
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Council for Long Beach

Act as a coordinating and educational organization to foster, promote, encourage and increase the knowledge, appreciation and practice of the arts in the City Long Beach, CA.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$4.2m
Employees
14
EIN
95-3038398
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Silicon Valley Creates

Silicon Valley Creates' mission is to elevate Silicon Valley's creative culture through programs and initiatives that build the capacity of our arts and culture ecosystem, raise the voice and visibility of our creative sector, and increase access to arts.....
Revenue
$4.1m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
9
EIN
94-2825213
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Orange County

Arts Orange County builds appreciation, participation and support for the Arts in Orange County through community building, exhibitions and productions.
Revenue
$1.2m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
33-0668009
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Council for Monterey County

The Council promotes and supports education, appreciation and excellence in the Arts in Monterey County by fostering cultural awareness and understanding.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.2m
Employees
42
EIN
94-2805076
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts for LA

Arts for LA advocates for a creative and equitable LA region by connecting the arts & culture sector and developing artist leaders.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$910.4k
Employees
7
EIN
20-2797313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Council Santa Cruz County

Arts Council SC provides artist housing and produces art classes for children, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$4.5m
Employees
55
EIN
94-2600140
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Benito County Arts Council

San Benito County Arts Council promotes diverse, quality and inclusive Arts and cultural experiences for communities in Hollister, CA.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$595.1k
Employees
16
EIN
57-1241278
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pajaro Valley Arts Council

Pajaro Valley Arts Council promotes local cultural events through gallery showcases, school tours, and workshops in Watsonville, CA.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
5
EIN
77-0107201
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arts Education Connection San Diego

Arts Education Connection provides high-quality arts education programs, artist residencies, and arts interventions for students, educators, and communities in San Diego.
Revenue
$896.7k
Assets
$690.6k
Employees
4
EIN
95-2464304
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation

The foundation enhances Downtown San Diego through maintenance and safety services, beautification, and unhoused care programs to reduce homelessness.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$319.0k
Employees
11
EIN
33-0961464
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shasta County Arts Council

Invigorating the Arts through education. Provide performance and exhibition space, manage grant-funded programs, provide fiscal umbrella, provide cablecasting services.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
3
EIN
94-2791667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ink People

The Ink People changes lives by connecting the community with resources for cultural development. We encourage People to exercise their humanity, build civic discourse and engage their creative potential.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$988.4k
Employees
29
EIN
94-3056179
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fresno Arts Council

Fresno Arts Council enriches community life through arts support, funding, education workshops, and events like Horizon Awards while promoting local artists and initiatives.
Revenue
$866.1k
Assets
$1.7m
Employees
6
EIN
94-2902674
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Valley Center for the Arts

Financially supports and maintains permanent endowment fund of Gallo Center for the Arts. Provides concession operations. Located in Modesto, CA.
Revenue
$735.6k
Assets
$32.2m
Employees
0
EIN
77-0518099
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Pasadena Arts Council

South Pasadena Arts Council is an arts or humanities council in S Pasadena, CA that was founded in 2016.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-3688601
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edge of Reason

Edge of Reason is an arts or humanities council in Beverly Hills, CA that was founded in 2021.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4990969
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sierra Leoneyouth Labs

Sierra Leoneyouth Labs is an arts or humanities council in Los Angeles, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4716752
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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