Yes, we’ll send a receipt to the email address you provide when donating. The receipt will include your donation details, such as the date, amount, and any beneficiary information.

Unless otherwise specified, no goods or services were exchanged for this contribution. The California Institute of the Arts is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is fully tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your donation receipt as your official record.

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Q: Selecting "Other" designation?

If you would like to designate your gift to a specific school, program, scholarship, or other special initiative please select an amount below and click "Donate". Once you proceed to the "Options" page, select "Leave a comment". You may enter your preferred designation here, which will be immediately recorded upon successful completion of your gift by a member of our Advancement staff.

Q: Is my donation secure?

Yes. Your security and privacy is our highest priority. We use industry-standard SSL technology to keep your information safe and secure.

Q: How is my personal data handled?

Your personal data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy and also in accordance with the privacy policy of Classy, our website partner.

Your gift is fundamental to sustaining our ongoing mission. For news from CalArts related to our exceptionally talented community of alumni, students, faculty, and staff, visit our dedicated online space 24700.

Year after year annual donors giving every level are critical to our success. You can review our most recently published annual report here. Thank you for your consideration and for demonstrating your support by taking action with your gift today.

Frequently asked questions

Selecting "Other" designation?

Do I get a receipt?

Is my donation secure?

How is my personal data handled?

If you have any additional questions or require further support to complete your donation, please contact a member of our advancement staff via email giving@calarts.edu, or phone (661) 222-2786.

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