Californians for the Arts
Our mission at Californians for the Arts is to ensure that the arts are accessible to all Californians; are an ongoing part of the public dialogue and to …
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Let’s build a more creative California. We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever.
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Mission
Our mission at Californians for the Arts is to ensure that the arts are accessible to all Californians; are an ongoing part of the public dialogue and to encourage Californians to care about the arts as a critical component of their own lives and the lives of their communities. We fight for arts resources and policies that benefit our members and all residents of California. Our work and support of civic engagement, arts education, cultural equity and the creative economy, positively impacts every community across the state.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Californians for the Arts has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCalifornians for the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260532606. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Californians for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260532606. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Californians for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Californians for the Arts is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years. Its registered address is 1731 Howe Ave 585, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Californians for the Arts has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Californians for the Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Californians for the Arts. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Californians for the Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Let’s build a more creative California. We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever. Californians for the Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Californians for the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Californians for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260532606, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CALIFORNIANS FOR THE ARTS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 89 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Californians for the Arts
- What is Californians for the Arts?
- Californians for the Arts is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sacramento, United States. Let’s build a more creative California. We’re helping every Californian become an advocate for the arts – from raising awareness on why the arts are so important, to providing programs and services that make our state’s creative sector stronger than ever.
- When was Californians for the Arts founded?
- Californians for the Arts was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Californians for the Arts?
- Julie Baker serves as CEO.
- Where is Californians for the Arts located?
- Headquartered in Sacramento, CA, United States.
- What is Californians for the Arts's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Californians for the Arts trustworthy?
- Californians for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Californians for the Arts's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260532606.
- What is Californians for the Arts's website?
- https://www.californiansforthearts.org