Program areas at California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation
Performing arts/community eventsthe 2023-2024 performing Arts season was a showcase of artistic excellence and cultural diversity. the season transported audiences on a captivating journey through the world of performing Arts, featuring a dynamic lineup of renowned artists, musicians, dancers, and theatrical productions. We entertained, educated, inspired, and fostered a sense of community for 55,984 audience members. Additionally, our free community events made quality Arts programming accessible to all with our 14 free performances serving a total of 43,000 community members with musica en la plaza, 4th of july, dia de los muertes and winter wonderland events.
Arts education: every year, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation partners with schools in the surrounding community to provide Arts education for students and all ages. In fy24 we provided free Arts education to a total of 5,400 students. Our technical internship program offers aspiring theater technicians the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of live performances, gaining hand-on experience, mentorship from industry professionals, and the chance to be part of creating unforgettable moments that shape the cultural landscape of our community. Over 105 interns have been trained and placed as working professionals in organizations like the civic theater, the old globe and the san diego convention Center.
Museum: the fine Arts museum brought cultural diversity through an educational lens to 8,477 guests last year, collaborating with 154 professional artists and 239 emerging student artists.
Who funds California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation
| Revenues | FYE 06/2024 | FYE 06/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $3,405,222 | $3,551,012 | -4.1% |
| Program services | $1,231,842 | $1,418,259 | -13.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $2,748,326 | $2,413,843 | 13.9% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $364,861 | $299,757 | 21.7% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $403,566 | $339,375 | 18.9% |
| Total revenues | $8,153,817 | $8,022,246 | 1.6% |
Organizations like California Center for the Arts Escondido Foundation
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Cain Center for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Cornelius, NC | $3,417,708 |
| Artisphere | 501(c)(3) | Greenville, SC | $2,274,146 |
| Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown (FAWC) | 501(c)(3) | Provincetown, MA | $3,051,629 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival (CHF) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $2,846,212 |
| El Dorado Festivals and Events | 501(c)(3) | El Dorado, AR | $6,542,836 |
| Tacoma Arts Live | 501(c)(3) | Tacoma, WA | $10,789,930 |
| Bric Arts Media Bklyn | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $14,315,967 |
| Playa | 501(c)(3) | Summer Lake, OR | $4,367,536 |
| ArtsQuest | 501(c)(3) | Bethlehem, PA | $30,893,276 |
| Armory Center for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Pasadena, CA | $2,891,630 |
Data update history
July 2, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,250 from Lyrasis March 29, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 26, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 340 N Escondido Blvd
- Escondido, CA 92025
- Metro area
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- County
- San Diego County, CA
- Website URL
- artcenter.org/about/Â
- Phone
- (760) 839-4138
IRS details
- EIN
- 33-0646517
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1994
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- 096964
- FTB Entity ID
- 1874789
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-08-20
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