A 501(c)(3) public charity · Mariposa, California
Where art
finds its people.
We back artists and cultural organizations — and the wild, generous collaboration that turns a place into a community. Music, film, makers, main streets, public beauty.
What we care about
Five threads, one fabric
Culture isn't a single discipline — it's the weave of art, place, economy, and story. We work across all of it.
Arts
Direct support for working artists, ensembles, and arts organizations — from symphony orchestras to emerging makers.
Culture
Programs and partnerships that preserve and celebrate the cultural life of the communities we serve.
Economic Development
Creative-economy initiatives that turn artistic energy into local jobs, small businesses, and vibrant main streets.
Beautification
Public art, placemaking, and community beautification projects that make shared spaces worth gathering in.
Filmmaking
Support for filmmakers and film culture — production, screening, and storytelling rooted in place.
Our portfolio
Projects we make possible
From a symphony in the Sierra foothills to an open-air marketplace on the road to Yosemite.
Fiscal sponsorship
Your project.
Our nonprofit umbrella.
Artists and community initiatives shouldn't have to spend a year forming a nonprofit before doing the work. Through fiscal sponsorship, CACF extends its 501(c)(3) status to mission-aligned projects — unlocking tax-deductible donations and grant eligibility from day one.
How fiscal sponsorship works- Tax-deductible giving for your supporters
- Grant eligibility without your own 501(c)(3)
- Financial stewardship and clear records
- Governance that funders trust
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Help culture take root.
Your gift supports artists, cultural organizations, and the creative life of the communities we serve.