Caa Foundation
CAA Foundation (Creative Artists Agency Foundation) is the philanthropic arm of Creative Artists Agency. The foundation leverages CAA’s entertainment networks to support public education, civic engagement, climate action and crisis response through initiatives, partnerships and grantmaking.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized or established nonprofits working in education, civic engagement, climate action, or crisis response with a California presence or strong ties to Los Angeles-area networks.
Good Fit
- • Organizational mission aligns with education, civic engagement, climate, or crisis response
- • Established operating history and capacity to manage general operating support
- • A program or presence in California (especially Los Angeles)
- • Existing relationships or introductions to the foundation’s program staff or CAA networks
- • Track record of measurable local impact or partnership activity
Geography
Observed giving is heavily California‑focused: in the latest year about 94% of dollars went to California, with only a small share to a handful of other states across five states total.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent organizations each year (19 recipients in 2023 and 30+ in prior years), indicating a broad recipient set even though a few recipients captured a large share of dollars.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial new entrants (over half of 2023 recipients were new), which suggests new organizations can enter the portfolio; however the foundation states grants are to preselected organizations and there is no public open application process, so unsolicited entry cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
