Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools
To support policies and ballot measures to increase funding and awareness of the importance of arts and music education in public schools.
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools at a glance
In short: Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools gave $460K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $230K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $460,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- Average grant
- $230,000
- Median grant
- $230,000
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was CA Democratic Party ($250K). Together the top 2 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA Democratic Party Sacramento, CA | Ballot measure support | $250,000 |
| Arts and Music in Schools Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $210,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $8,501,760 | $9,531,760 | $460,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,030,000 | $1,030,000 | — | — | — |
About Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools
Based on IRS filings
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $460K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools is led by Austin Beutner, Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Austin Beutner
Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Karatz
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W Hiltachk
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools
How much does Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools give each year?
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools gave $460K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
What is Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools?
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools operate?
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools's EIN?
Californians for Arts and Music Education in Public Schools's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3632455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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