Support projects that offer new ideas and fresh perspectives and that inspire Californians to work for a better future.

Cal Humanities is a private non-profit that promotes the humanities within California to create a state of open mind. We need your help in order to create, fund and support the dynamic programs we present each year throughout the vast geography of our state. Last year, our programs reached more than 18 million people in California and across the United States. With your help, we can reach even greater numbers and extend the power of ideas to new communities. Thank you for your support!

Your contribution of $100, $75, or $50 will help nurture and promote thoughtful, creative projects by inspired thinkers, storytellers, filmmakers, web producers, radio documentarians, and many others. These projects offer fresh perspectives on issues that affect California and provide insight on how we can make our state a better place, start conversations that matter, and create a state of open mind.

HOW ABOUT A MONTHLY GIFT?

Consider making a monthly gift – a small amount every month can allow you to make a larger gift over time and helps to ensure consistent support for Cal Humanities programs.

Every year, the Council receives a greater number of requests for support than we can possibly support. Your regular gift enables us to focus our resources on meeting this challenge and bring more programs to more places across California.  A monthly gift provides convenience for your schedule, and you can cancel or change your payments at any time. Just visit our giving page to set up your recurring donation.

You can make a difference. Please send your gift today. In appreciation for your generosity, we would like to offer you the following items:

For a gift of $50,

you will receive our natural, organic cotton canvas tote bag (10” x 14" x 5").

For a gift of $75,

you will receive a stainless steel, insulated travel coffee tumbler (16 oz.).

For a gift of $100 or more,

you may choose one of the following thank you gifts: an aluminum travel water bottle, BPA free, with heavy-duty grip (27 oz.); an iPad 2 case, silicone, fits 16, 32, and 64 GB models (7 5/8” x 9 ¾”); or a 100% cotton t-shirt, preshrunk (men’s sizes S, M, L, XL).