California Code, Government Code - GOV § 8275

(a) The commission may accept gifts and grants from any source, public or private, to help perform its functions pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The commission may seek out funding and in-kind contributions from foundations, nonprofit organizations, public and private entities, and other individuals or groups in order to carry out the work of the commission.

(c) The commission shall develop a strategy to attract financial support from private donors in order to reduce the commission's dependence on state funding.

(d) There is hereby created in the State Treasury the Youth Empowerment Commission Fund in support of the commission, which shall be administered by the executive director.  Moneys deposited in the account may be expended, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to carry out the duties of the commission.

(e) This chapter shall be implemented upon appropriation by the Legislature.