Art Center College of Design
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$10.7M
Foundation funders
63
Grants recorded
189
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Art Center College of Design?
Art Center College of Design is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by The Lowell Milken Family Foundation ($2.9M), The Ahmanson Foundation ($1.8M), J Yang & Family Foundation ($600K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Art Center College of Design between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2019) to $2.6M (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has Art Center College of Design received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Lowell Milken Family Foundation | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $450,000 |
| 2025 | Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
| 2025 | The Ahmanson Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT, 2025-2026 | $90,000 |
| 2025 | Ron Galella Foundation Inc | RONALD E. GALELLA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHOTOGRAPHY | $85,000 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,050 |
| 2025 | The Ahmanson Foundation | FOR THE AHMANSON VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE, 2025-2026 | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Pasadena Art Alliance | SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OTHER ART-ORIENTED PROJECTS | $30,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $27,100 |
| 2025 | Pasadena Community Foundation | Field of Interest - Com A | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Martin Architecture and Design | PAYMENTS FOR SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Mabel Wilson Richards | SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The J Paul Getty Trust | GETTY MARROW UNDERGRADUATE INTERNS AT LOS ANGELES COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS | $15,800 |
| 2025 | Ford Philanthropy | SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Kenneth T and Eileen L Norris | 2025 MY MASTERPIECES @ ARTCENTER | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $6,000 |
| 2025 | 10129 Foundation | TO SUPPORT PRIVATE ART COLLEGE IN PASADENA, CA | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Peter W Mullin Family Charitable Foundation | DISCRETIONARY GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Ray and Janet Scherr Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | The Muhs Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Freeman-Woollam Foundation | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $1,500 |
| 2025 | Adams Fund | SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2025 | The Fishbein Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS | $1,250 |
| 2025 | The J Paul Getty Trust | EMPLOYEE - ARTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | $500 |
| 2024 | The Lowell Milken Family Foundation | HIGHER ED & RESEARCH INST. & PROGS | $400,000 |
| 2024 | The Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT GRANT | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Martin Architecture and Design | PAYMENTS FOR SUPPORTING THE PRORGRAM | $114,778 |
| 2024 | Martin Architecture and Design | PAYMENTS FOR SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM | $98,827 |
| 2024 | The Ahmanson Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT, 2024-2025 | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Ron Galella Foundation Inc | FUND EDUCATION TO THE COLLEGEEDUCATION FOR ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 189 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Art Center College of Design?
Art Center College of Design is funded by 63 grantmakers, led by The Lowell Milken Family Foundation ($2.9M), The Ahmanson Foundation ($1.8M), J Yang & Family Foundation ($600K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Art Center College of Design between 2019–2025.
Who is Art Center College of Design's largest funder?
The Lowell Milken Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Art Center College of Design, with $2.9M across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Art Center College of Design received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.7M in grants to Art Center College of Design across 189 grants from 63 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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