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 throughout 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. The arts are not a luxury—they are the connective tissue that enriches every dimension of our lives.
Our place-based commitment to LA County is intentional. The region is a mosaic of diverse cultures, and our commitment flows from understanding that arts organizations form the backbone of their communities. These institutions serve as vital gathering places, fostering connections and enriching the lives of community members. LA County also stands at the forefront of artistic innovation and expression. Investing in arts organizations nurtures the ongoing evolution of the cultural sector while advancing the practice and mastery of craft. By focusing our efforts here, we support organizations that both serve local communities and contribute to far-reaching artistic dialogue.
We prioritize investing in organizational infrastructure because we understand that a resilient and thriving arts sector creates a healthier, more vibrant region for all. Informed by conversations with local arts leaders, our grantmaking is focused on operating support and capital improvements. These grants bridge funding gaps and foster operational sustainability, enabling arts organizations to build capacity and create impactful experiences for their communities and future generations.
Multi-year, unrestricted support is a cornerstone of our commitment to operational resilience. These grants enable organizations to navigate unforeseen challenges, compensate staff equitably, and plan strategically.
Recognizing the challenges that organizations face in securing funding for technology, equipment, and small-scale building renovations, we support these critical needs. A solid foundation in both physical infrastructure and technological capabilities enables organizations to thrive for generations to come.
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.
We focus on addressing large-scale community needs in the arts and culture sector. We do not fund:
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We receive hundreds of applications through our open calls. Therefore, 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, and invite organizations to submit proposals only when we have determined alignment with our priorities and readiness for engagement. To stay informed 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 to discover the vital arts organizations we support. If you are seeking to apply for a grant, current funding opportunities are posted on our Operating Support Grant page and Capital Improvements Grant page.
