Funders

AEAF is supported by a community of donors committed to ensuring that all California students receive a high-quality arts education.

All contributors are invited to participate in a funder learning community to learn alongside AEAF about what's working and the challenges that exist.

The Music Man Foundation
Hewlett Foundation
The Herb Alpert Foundation
Fox Foundation
California Community Foundation

Our Advisory Board

An advisory board comprising representatives of the following founding donors collaboratively oversees AEAF’s strategy and giving. 

  • Tom DeCaigny, Program Officer, Performing Arts, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation 

  • Sarah Lyding, Executive Director, The Music Man Foundation

  • Kristen Paglia, Executive Director, Fox Family Foundation 

  • Matty Wilder, Senior Program Officer, The Herb Alpert Foundation