The Ford Theatre Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, plays a key role in making the John Anson Ford Theatres a center that fosters the excellence, diversity, vitality, understanding, appreciation and accessibility of the performing arts in Los Angeles County. The Foundation, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and Department of Parks and Recreation, supports programs that nurture artists, arts organizations and community, providing a gateway for the people of greater Los Angeles to discover and appreciate cultures of their region and the world.