California Code, Education Code - EDC § 20060

The endowment may apply for and accept federal grants.  Notwithstanding Section 11005 of the Government Code, the endowment may receive gifts, donations, subventions, rents, royalties, and other financial support from public and private sources without additional approvals.  Funds received pursuant to this section, except for federal grants, shall be deposited in the California Cultural and Historical Endowment Fund, which is hereby created, and, notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, are continuously appropriated to the endowment for its lawful purposes, after notification to and approval by the Department of Finance.  The endowment shall report annually to the Legislature on the condition and status of the fund, and the uses made of moneys in the fund during the year.