California Shakespeare Theater
San Francisco, CA ·EIN 51-0169452 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds California Shakespeare Theater?
California Shakespeare Theater is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($825K), Simpson Psb Fund ($578K), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($330K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to California Shakespeare Theater between 2020–2024.
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| Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ph Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The William Penn Foundation | $150 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has California Shakespeare Theater received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Women Donors Network | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | East Bay Community Foundation | COMMISSIONING OF GOOD MEDICINE NATIVE COMEDY, GENERAL SUPPORT | $66,000 |
| 2024 | Simpson Psb Fund | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | SCENE SHOP CONSORTIUM | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The San Francisco Foundation | TO SUPPORT SUMMER CONSERVATORIES. FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The William Penn Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150 |
| 2023 | The William G Irwin Charity Foundation | BRUNS MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER: REPAIRS AND SUSTAINABLE STEWARDSHIP | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Simpson Psb Fund | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. | $165,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools | $50,000 |
| 2023 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $41,000 |
| 2023 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE STAFFING AND BUILD OUT OF THE CAL SHAKES SCENE SHOP CONSORTIUM | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The San Francisco Foundation | ADVISED - TO SUPPORT SUMMER CONSERVATORIES. ADVISED - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | NATIVE COMEDY FESTIVAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Zellerbach Family Foundation | NATIVE COMEDY FESTIVAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Ann & Gordon Getty Foundation | TO CARRY OUT SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURAL PROJECTS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
| 2022 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $53,500 |
| 2022 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Dean and Margaret Lesher Foundation | Theater in uncertain times | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Simpson Psb Fund | TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CAL SHAKES TO DELIVER THEATER PERFORMANCES, YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR ITS AUDIENCES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Cerity Partners Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Arts Midwest Incorporated | Shakepeare in American Communities: Schools and Big Read | $39,957 |
| 2022 | The Mcj Amelior Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Sidney E Frank Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Bernard Osher Foundation | ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $8,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds California Shakespeare Theater?
California Shakespeare Theater is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation ($825K), Simpson Psb Fund ($578K), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($330K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to California Shakespeare Theater between 2020–2024.
Who is California Shakespeare Theater's largest funder?
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation is the largest recorded funder of California Shakespeare Theater, with $825K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has California Shakespeare Theater received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.6M in grants to California Shakespeare Theater across 65 grants from 28 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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