Public Corp for the Arts of the City of
The Public Corporation for the Arts of the City of Long Beach, operating as the Arts Council for Long Beach (ACLB), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Long Beach, California. Founded by the City of Long Beach in 1976 as a public corporation and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1982, ACLB functions as a dynamic arts funding and programming organization that receives and distributes public funds from the City and County, while also raising funds through private donations, foundations, corporations, and service contracts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-59.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-8.4% YoY
Grant Count
54
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$49K
+3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To foster creativity and culture, enliven communities, and enable a thriving creative economy. The organization cultivates the physical, social, and economic characteristics of Long Beach neighborhoods by nurturing and enlivening the arts. ACLB serves individuals, groups, and organizations through advocacy, arts education, public art, and grant making within the City of Long Beach, practicing profound inclusion as a collaborator and convener for the benefit of all communities.
Vision: To help create a vibrant arts scene that makes Long Beach a premiere destination for residents, businesses, students, and visitors.
Primary Program Areas:
- Grants Department: Awards excellence in the arts through annual and monthly grant programs
- Arts Learning: Implements outstanding arts education programs including Eye on Design, JumpStart, and Go Make Something
- Public Art Department: Transforms the City of Long Beach through public art installations
Grantmaking
ACLB operates multiple grant programs for arts organizations and artists:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Long Beach, California. ACLB's grant making and programming activities are focused within the City of Long Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,155,432
- Total Revenues: $2,703,019
- Total Expenses: $6,312,543
- Staff: 14 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,688,299 | $4,155,432 | $6,286,863 |
| Revenue | $3,284,825 | $2,703,019 | $6,895,518 |
| Expenses | $4,679,467 | $6,312,543 | $2,067,608 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,690 | $21,135 | $8,046 |
| 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
166 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Public Corp for the Arts of the City of
Arts Council for Long Beach: Professional Development Microgrants Grant
PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF
Amount
Up to US $500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Council for Long Beach: Project Microgrants Grant
PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Arts Education Enrichment Grant
PUBLIC CORP FOR THE ARTS OF THE CITY OF
Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 13, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREG JOHNSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ANNE LATTIME | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MARC DAVIDSON | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CRISTINA ESPIRITU | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DANIEL ALVARADO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELAINE BERNAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VIOLET BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER DROLET | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TASHA HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAYRO SANDOVAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAYON SYPRASOEUTH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JON BOYDEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN BRYNES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMANDA FRUTA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHAD MICHAEL HALL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL KENNEDY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN MCGLYNN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZ MUNZON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES NASH | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 11/01/23) | 1 | — |
| GRISELDA SUAREZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 45 | $104,283 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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