CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES
AI Summary
California Humanities is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within California. With a total of $857.6K granted to 516 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CONNECT CALIFORNIANS TO SHARE OUR HERITAGE AND DIVERSE CULTURES AND INSPIRE CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Cause Areas
2
Humanities
Civic participation
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
$456K
4%
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC
$245K
2%
THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC
$205K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
41
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES?
No. CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES give?
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Massachusetts. 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 HUMANITIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $858 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES fund recently?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES awarded grants to about 490 grantees. Recent grantees include INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC, WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC, and THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES?
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.