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San Francisco arts councils

There are 20 arts and humanities councils in the greater San Francisco metro area, including the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley, Livermore, Oakland, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Mateo, San Rafael, San Ramon, South San Francisco, and Walnut Creek. Combined, these San Francisco metro arts councils employ 51 people, earn more than $9 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $7 million.
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Job trends for San Francisco arts councils

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
5
1-10
 
1
11-25
 
1
26-100
 
1
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of arts councils in San Francisco

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
9
$250k to $1M
 
3
$1M to $5M
 
2
$5M to $25M
 
0
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of arts councils in San Francisco

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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)

the Foundation for the Arts in Alameda County

Funds Alameda Arts Commission to provide grants to arts organizations in Alameda County. Located in Oakland, CA.
Revenue
$32.1k
Assets
$62.3k
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-3171349
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Empowerment Avenue Society

Empowerment Avenue Society is an arts or humanities council in Oakland, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-2876513
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Todos Santos Business Association Arts Foundation

Concord-based foundation supporting arts and culture through community events like the 4th of July celebration and "brew fest.".
Revenue
$200.8k
Assets
$53.4k
Employees
0
EIN
61-1720313
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marinartsorg

Marinartsorg is a nonprofit that advocates for the arts in Marin County through an online calendar and searchable directories.
Revenue
$37.4k
Assets
$14.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
47-2571336
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lamorinda Arts Council

Lamorinda Arts Council supports local art with grants and donations, produces events, curates the Orinda Library gallery.
Revenue
$84.6k
Assets
$80.8k
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-6094855
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Arts and Humanities

San Francisco Arts and Humanities represents arts, culture and humanities professional societies and associations. The organization operates in San Francisco, CA and generated revenues of $5,911 last year.
Revenue
$5,911
Assets
$490.5k
Employees
0
EIN
94-3145184
IRS type
501(c)(3)

East Bay Artists Guild

East Bay Artists Guild is an arts or humanities council in Pleasant Hill, CA that was founded in 2006.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-5171347
IRS type
501(c)(3)

City Arts of San Mateo

Non-profit promoting and celebrating the visual, literary, and performing arts in San Mateo with annual arts programs and high school recognition.
Revenue
$115
Assets
$15.4k
Employees
N/A
EIN
91-2030048
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Coastal Arts League

Coastal Arts League operates an art gallery and provides technical classes to expand public understanding of, and access to, art and artists. It is located in Half Moon Bay, CA.
Revenue
$106.0k
Assets
$103.2k
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-2704204
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Marin Cultural Association

The Marin Cultural Association supports art and culture in Marin County by enhancing programs and facilities at the Marin County Fair and Marin Center. The organization is located in San Rafael, CA.
Revenue
$325.7k
Assets
$294.9k
Employees
0
EIN
47-3147067
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Artpush

Artpush is an arts or humanities council in Alameda, CA that was founded in 2019.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-4336220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hayward Arts Council

Hayward Arts Council supports artists and patrons, maintaining five galleries in Hayward and partnering with HUSD for arts education programs.
Revenue
$42.7k
Assets
$90.7k
Employees
N/A
EIN
94-3026269
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Lorenzo Foundation

Lorenzo Foundation is an arts or humanities council in Sausalito, CA that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
93-3583171
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Art Aid

Art Aid is an arts or humanities council in Oakland, CA that was founded in 2014.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
36-4748264
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Francisco Host Committee

San Francisco Host Committee promotes the city's cultural, social, and economic aspects and supports events and activities throughout the year.
Revenue
$323.2k
Assets
$274.9k
Employees
0
EIN
94-2886223
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sozo Impact

Sozo Impact raises funds from various sources to develop and incubate social impact projects through creative storytelling using diverse mediums. Its mission is to amplify BIPOC voices by creating a convergence of art and social change.
Revenue
$282.4k
Assets
$260.1k
Employees
2
EIN
82-4956112
IRS type
501(c)(3)

West Bay Woodturners

West Bay Woodturners is an arts or humanities council in Redwood City, CA that was founded in 2013.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
90-0905206
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Ramon Arts Foundation

The San Ramon Arts Foundation encourages, supports, and promotes the arts in San Ramon and throughout the San Ramon Valley by granting financial assistance to cultural arts, supporting special fundraising events, and supporting local artists.
Revenue
$22.0k
Assets
$27.4k
Employees
0
EIN
94-2833174
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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