Closed
This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
The California Institute of Contemporary Art is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting contemporary art initiatives. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based engagement model, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Art Division
Los Angeles, CA
$45K
2%

Lambda Archives of San Diego
San Diego, CA
$34.3K
1%
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
$25K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
18
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to California Institute of Contemporary Art?
No. California Institute of Contemporary Art does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does California Institute of Contemporary Art give?
California Institute of Contemporary Art primarily gives to organizations located in California, Virginia, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are California Institute of Contemporary Art’s grants?
The largest share of grants from California Institute of Contemporary Art fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does California Institute of Contemporary Art make each year?
In 2020, California Institute of Contemporary Art awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $355 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did California Institute of Contemporary Art fund recently?
In 2020, California Institute of Contemporary Art awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Art Division, Lambda Archives of San Diego, and UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to California Institute of Contemporary Art?
California Institute of Contemporary Art does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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