Alliance for California Traditional Arts
ACTA's mission is to ensure that California's future holds California's past. ACTA promotes and supports ways for cultural traditions to thrive now and into the future by providing advocacy, resources, and connections for folk and traditional artists.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.2M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$675K
Grant Count
48
Avg Grant Size
$14K
About Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Based on IRS filings
Alliance for California Traditional Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FRESNO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 48 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $90K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,232,315 | $9,332,011 | $3,631,757 |
| Revenue | $3,108,030 | $7,883,949 | $4,411,506 |
| Expenses | $4,399,959 | $2,293,150 | $2,910,381 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $89,749 | $1,201 | $11,735 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Apprenticeship Program
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Amount
$3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Living Cultures Grant
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Traditional Arts Sustainability Grants
Alliance for California Traditional Arts
Amount
Up to $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Backyard 4 Life LLC ($50,000), Agua Sol y Sereno INC ($25,000), Cambodian American Resource A ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Sol y Sereno INC San Juan, PR | Taproot Fellowship | $25,000 |
| Another Level Training Academ Fresno, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Association for the Advanceme Los Angeles, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Au Co Vietnamese Cultural Cen San Francisco, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Backyard 4 Life LLC Upper Marlboro, MD | Taproot Fellowship | $50,000 |
| Big Valley Rancheria Band of Lakeport, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Cambodian American Resource A San Jose, CA | Taproot Fellowship | $25,000 |
| Celebration Nation Inc San Jose, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Center for Training & Careers San Jose, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
| Centro Binacional para el Des Fresno, CA | Living Cultures Program | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Kitchener | Executive Dir. | 50 | $145,681 |
| Chike Nwoffiah | Board President | 1 | — |
| Josephine Talamantez | VP/Development | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Bates | Director | 1 | — |
| Russell Rodriguez | Director | 1 | — |
| Malcolm Margolin | Director | 1 | — |
| Carly Tex | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Daniel Sheehy PhD | VP/Governance | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alliance for California Traditional Arts?
Alliance for California Traditional Arts is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in FRESNO, CA. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alliance for California Traditional Arts?
As of 2024, Alliance for California Traditional Arts holds $9.2M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 48 grants totaling $675K in 2024.
Where does Alliance for California Traditional Arts operate?
Alliance for California Traditional Arts has awarded grants in California, Maryland, New York, Pr.
What size grants does Alliance for California Traditional Arts award?
In 2024, Alliance for California Traditional Arts awarded 48 grants totaling $675K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alliance for California Traditional Arts's EIN?
Alliance for California Traditional Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0541202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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