California Arts Council

State of California

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As a state agency, the California Arts Council may accept tax-deductible donations from the general public to support its programs, services and operations including gifts made on behalf, in honor or in memory of another person.

Donations qualify for the purposes of a charitable contribution under Internal Revenue Code section 170(c)(1). Contact your tax preparer and let them know the California Arts Council's federal identification number is 68-0297701.

Questions? Call 916-322-6555 or info@arts.ca.gov (put "donations question" in subject line).

donation form (pdf)