Theatre Bay Area
AI Summary
Theatre Bay Area is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization with a website at www.theatrebayarea.org that reported $32.5K in total grants paid to 2 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Theatre Bay Areas mission is to unite, strengthen, promote and advance the theatre community in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on behalf of our conviction that the performing arts are an essential public good, critical to a healthy and truly [continued next page]
Cause Areas
3
Health
Performing arts
Arts administration
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PLAYGROUND
Berkeley, CA
$80K
18%
Crowded Fire Theater Company
San Francisco, CA
$40K
9%
Intersection for the Arts
San Francisco, CA
$38K
9%
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- 20 grantees
- 69 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Theatre Bay Area?
No. Theatre Bay Area does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Theatre Bay Area give?
Theatre Bay Area primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 Theatre Bay Area’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Theatre Bay Area fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Theatre Bay Area make each year?
In 2025, Theatre Bay Area awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $33 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Theatre Bay Area fund recently?
In 2025, Theatre Bay Area awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PLAYGROUND, Crowded Fire Theater Company, and Intersection for the Arts. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Theatre Bay Area?
Theatre Bay Area does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.