California Center for the Arts
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$891K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
41
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds California Center for the Arts?
California Center for the Arts is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($230K), Linden Root Dickinson Foundation ($180K), David T and Dorris E Staples ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $891K in grants to California Center for the Arts between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The San Diego Foundation | $229,500 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Linden Root Dickinson Foundation | $180,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| David T and Dorris E Staples | $97,650 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| The Cynthia & George Weir Family | $85,750 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| East County Economic Development Council | $50,000 | 2 | 2023 |
| The Parker Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $38,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Concannon Family Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Warren Family Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Invest in Others Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Nordson Corporation Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $11,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for | $10,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| California Humanities | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Masserini Maurice J Tua | $10,000 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Creative West | $8,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Irving Z and Anne D Sigele Foundation | $8,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Lyrasis | $7,250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Martinez Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Sahandaywi Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Schon Family Foundation | $833 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Unicorn Foundation | $120 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $212K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
What grants has California Center for the Arts received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ruth and Joseph C Reed Foundation for | Grants for the Arts | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The San Diego Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE INSTALLATION OF ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY MURAL BY TIM TOPALOV | $67,500 |
| 2025 | Invest in Others Charitable Foundation | 2025 GRANT PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $11,000 |
| 2025 | Warren Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Linden Root Dickinson Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $26,000 |
| 2024 | Creative West | SUBAWARDS | $8,500 |
| 2024 | The Cynthia & George Weir Family | General Operations and $750 for museum reception | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Lyrasis | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $7,250 |
| 2024 | Warren Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Irving Z and Anne D Sigele Foundation | Theatricals | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Linden Root Dickinson Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $80,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $38,000 |
| 2023 | East County Economic Development Council | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | The Cynthia & George Weir Family | General Operations and $750 for museum reception | $25,750 |
| 2023 | East County Economic Development Council | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Warren Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Irving Z and Anne D Sigele Foundation | Theatricals | $3,500 |
| 2022 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $67,500 |
| 2022 | David T and Dorris E Staples | General Operations | $36,650 |
| 2022 | The Cynthia & George Weir Family | General Ops | $27,000 |
| 2022 | Warren Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Nordson Corporation Foundation | EDUCATION PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Martinez Family Foundation | General Operations | $2,000 |
| 2021 | The Parker Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Cynthia & George Weir Family | General Ops | $25,500 |
| 2021 | Concannon Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR EUSD MS CENTER STAGE & SCHOOL PERFORMANCES AND EUSD MS ARTS DISCOVERY ($8,000) AND GENERAL FUND ($2,000) | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 41 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Center for the Arts?
California Center for the Arts is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The San Diego Foundation ($230K), Linden Root Dickinson Foundation ($180K), David T and Dorris E Staples ($98K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $891K in grants to California Center for the Arts between 2019–2026.
Who is California Center for the Arts's largest funder?
The San Diego Foundation is the largest recorded funder of California Center for the Arts, with $230K across 5 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has California Center for the Arts received?
IRS 990 filings record $891K in grants to California Center for the Arts across 41 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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