What We Fund

The Perenchio Foundation is dedicated to supporting the vitality and long-term future of the visual and performing arts organizations that serve as cultural anchors in Los Angeles County.

Priorities

At the heart of our mission is a profound belief in the transformative power of the arts. We recognize the essential role that the arts play in building equitable, culturally vibrant, and inclusive communities. We believe that the arts are not a luxury but are instead the connective tissue that enhances all other elements of our lives.

As a place-based foundation, our focus on LA County is intentional. The region is a mosaic of diverse cultures, and our commitment is grounded in the understanding that arts organizations are the backbone of many communities. These institutions serve as vital gathering places, fostering connections and enriching the lives of community members. Simultaneously, LA County stands at the forefront of artistic innovation and expression. Investing in arts organizations nurtures the ongoing evolution of the cultural sector and moves the needle forward on craft. By focusing our efforts here, we aim to support organizations that play a dual role–serving local communities and contributing to a far-reaching artistic dialogue.

Funding Opportunities

We prioritize investing in organizational infrastructure because we know that a resilient and thriving arts sector contributes to a healthier, more vibrant region overall. Driven by what we have heard in conversations with local arts leaders, the majority of our grantmaking is focused on operating support and capital improvements. These grants aim to bridge funding gaps and foster operational sustainability, helping arts organizations build capacity and expand their ability to create impactful experiences for their communities and future generations.

Operating Support Grant

Multi-year, unrestricted support is a cornerstone of our focus on operational resilience. This grant is intended to help enable organizations to navigate unforeseen challenges, compensate staff equitably, and plan strategically.

Capital Improvements Grant

Recognizing the challenges that organizations often face in securing funding for technology, equipment, and small-scale building renovations, we aim to support these critical needs. We believe that a solid foundation, both in physical infrastructure and technological capabilities, is crucial for organizations to thrive in the long term.

Funding Opportunities

We prioritize investing in organizational infrastructure because we know that a resilient and thriving arts sector contributes to a healthier, more vibrant region overall. Driven by what we have heard in conversations with local arts leaders, the majority of our grantmaking is focused on operating support and capital improvements. These grants aim to bridge funding gaps and foster operational sustainability, helping arts organizations build capacity and expand their ability to create impactful experiences for their communities and future generations.

Operating Support Grant Our Operating Support Grant is a cornerstone of our focus on the long-term sustainability of arts organizations. This multi-year, unrestricted support is intended to help bolster operational resilience, enabling grantees to navigate unforeseen challenges, compensate staff equitably, and plan strategically.

Capital Improvements Grant Recognizing the challenges that organizations often face in securing funding for essential technology upgrades, equipment replacements, and small-scale building renovations, our Capital Improvements Grant aims to support these critical needs. We believe that a solid foundation, both in physical infrastructure and technological capabilities, is crucial for organizations to thrive in the long term.

What We Do Not Fund

Our priority is to address large-scale community needs in the arts and culture sector. We do not fund capital campaigns; event sponsorships; individuals; tutoring and homework-focused organizations; summer camps; political campaigns; and/or lobbying efforts. 

Additional Information

We receive hundreds of applications through our open calls. As such, we do not accept unsolicited proposals, and funding opportunities beyond the two listed above are by invitation only. 

We are mindful of the time required to develop a funding request, so we invite organizations to submit a proposal when we have determined that there is alignment with our priorities and we are ready to engage with them. To learn more about future opportunities to introduce your organization to us, sign up for email updates here.

We invite you to visit our Grants Awarded page to learn more about the vital arts organizations that we are supporting. If you are seeking to apply for a grant, information about current funding opportunities will be posted on our Operating Support Grant page and Capital Improvements Grant page.

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