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.
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.
Our focus on LA County is intentional. This region, a mosaic of diverse cultures, is home to arts organizations that serve as vital gathering places, fostering connections and enriching lives. Simultaneously, LA County stands at the forefront of artistic innovation. By investing in these organizations, we support both the local community and the broader cultural dialogue. Our goal is to nurture organizations that serve as community pillars while advancing artistic expression and creativity.
We prioritize organizational infrastructure, understanding that a resilient arts sector is essential to a thriving region. Based on feedback from local arts leaders, our primary areas of support are operational sustainability and capital improvements. These investments help organizations bridge funding gaps, build capacity, and expand their ability to create meaningful experiences for their communities and future generations.
Multi-year, unrestricted support is a cornerstone of our focus on operational resilience. It allows organizations to navigate unforeseen challenges, compensate staff equitably, and plan for long-term success.
We recognize the difficulty many organizations face in securing resources for technology, equipment, and building upgrades. Our support addresses these critical needs, ensuring a solid foundation for long-term growth in both physical and technological infrastructure.
In addition to our open calls for applications, we carefully select organizations for support through an invitation-only process. This approach allows us to proactively engage with organizations aligned with our mission, providing us the opportunity to collaborate thoughtfully and identify where our support can make the most meaningful impact.
We consider several factors when evaluating potential partners for invitation-based opportunities, including:
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.
General 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.
Our priority is to address large-scale community needs in the arts and culture sector. We do not fund gala sponsorships; individuals; tutoring and homework-focused organizations; summer camps; film festivals; political campaigns; and/or lobbying efforts.
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 General Operating Support Grant page and Capital Improvements Grant page.
