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FERNANDO PULLUM COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

EIN 45-2800295
Education & Youth Development Youth Arts & Creative Learning Children & youth
Mission

The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center provides quality performing arts education to South Central Los Angeles youth, inspiring them to envision and pursue their full potential.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible
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About FERNANDO PULLUM COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER

The Fernando Pullum Community Arts Center is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free, high-quality performing arts instruction to children and young adults from South Los Angeles. The organization was verified by cross-referencing its EIN (45-2800295) against nonprofit databases and the organization's public filings and web presence.

Programs span music, dance, theater, and media arts and are offered at no cost to families; the center reports serving roughly 1,200–1,400 youth annually across two dozen program areas. Programming emphasizes both artistic skill and academic/behavioral expectations for students, and the organization reports strong post-program outcomes for graduating seniors.

In the last 2–3 years the Pullum Center has remained active with annual fundraising galas featuring professional artists, received public and foundation support, and continued large-scale programming and performances that engage the South Los Angeles community.

Notable achievements

Scale of service

Provides free performing-arts instruction to over 1,200 youth annually across roughly 24 program areas (music, dance, theater, film), expanding access to arts education in South Los Angeles.

Strong student outcomes

Reports a 100% high-school graduation rate among participating seniors and a high rate of graduates pursuing college or careers, demonstrating measurable academic and life-impact outcomes for program alumni.

Sustained fundraising and public events

Operates annual galas and performance events that attract prominent artists and community supporters, and has secured competitive grants and public funding to sustain and expand programming.

At a glance

Total assets
$1.0M
Annual revenue
$618K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
45-2800295
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Website
www.pullumcenter.org
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four-star rating and high accountability/finance score from an independent charity evaluator, reflecting strong governance and financial practices.
Recognized and funded by state and local arts and community grant programs, including support from the California Arts Council and local public grant awards.
Documented presence in nonprofit registries and media coverage highlighting grant awards, community impact, and public performances.

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