How to Give

Every gift counts, and there are several convenient ways for you to make a donation to CalArts.

Credit Card

Make a gift by phone: 661-222-2745

Check

Make your check payable to California Institute of the Arts and mail to:

Office of Advancement
California Institute of the Arts
24700 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91355

Matching Gift

After making a gift to CalArts, you may be able to participate in a corporate matching gift program sponsored by your (or your spouse’s) employer. Please contact the appropriate personnel office and follow the directions for initiating a matching gift. A matching gift from your company not only enriches the Institute's educational and student aid programs—it also demonstrates your company's commitment to education.

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds

You can make your gift by contributing stocks:

CalArts Stock Transfer Instructions
Account Name: California Institute of the Arts
Bank: Morgan Stanley
DTC: 0015
A/C: 210-013196
Attn: CalArts, Bank representative Sergio J. Lazzara
Memo: [Insert your name and donation purpose]

Please notify CalArts of your gift with your letter of instruction along with the following information:

Number and type of shares
Company name(s)
Purpose of gift
Date that you instructed your broker to make the transfer
Name of brokerage
Brokerage account representative

For more information regarding wire transfers, bonds, and mutual funds please email giving@calarts.edu.

CalArts's tax identification number is 95-6102146.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

Learn more about DAFs and how to make a gift to CalArts using a DAF.

Learn more about Donor Advised Funds

Gift Planning

Planned gifts are an excellent way to provide future support for the Institute while also helping to meet your personal financial goals.

Learn more about your Planned Giving options

You can also contact Cynthia Villasenor at cvillasenor@calarts.edu.