Garcia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garcia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tempe, Arizona. In tax year 2023 it gave $14.1 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $2.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$14.1 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$2.7 million
- Assets$61.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2023 was up from $10.6 million the year before.
35% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $10.6 million | 57 | $6.9 million |
| 2023 | $14.1 million | 48 | $61.0 million |
How to apply
Garcia Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Garcia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 43 | $13.5 million |
| Texas | 3 | $425,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Campus Inc | Donation To use the power of collaboration to end homelessness. | $2.7 million |
| St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix | Donation To fulfill needs of those experiencing homelessness | $2.2 million |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Donation To fund Fostering Success program, scholarships, and Tucson Poverty Project | $925,000 |
| Solari Inc | Donation To fund efforts to end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans | $855,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Donation To fund the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solution - Expansion of data, analytical and predictive modeling work in homelessness and affordable housing | $695,000 |
| UMOM New Day Centers Inc | Donation To prevent and end homelessness with innovative strategies and housing solutions that meet the unique needs of each family and individual. | $625,000 |
| Community Investment Corp | Donation To reduce homelessness and create a better life for residents of our community through programs targeting economic development opportunities | $600,000 |
| Valley Leadership | Donation To give Arizonans the tools to solve challenges together | $600,000 |
| Allineducation (AZ Latino Leaders in Education) | Donation To ensure that individuals from the communities most impacted by education inequities are the ones making decisions for all students | $440,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | Donation To support the Evaluation Program - Homelessness Prevention | $425,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Donation General scholarship program and funding Human Services | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Donation To fund collaboration with NAU to research homelessness prevention efforts, leading towards a more promising future decreasing homelessness | $355,000 |
| ICAN Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods | Donation To provide free, comprehensive out-of-school programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident and responsible citizens | $300,000 |
| Live the Solution (Earn to Learn) | Donation to Empower students to achieve their goals and be workforce ready with little to no student debt | $300,000 |
| Flagstaff Shelter Services | Donation To save and change the lives of homeless individuals by offering them shelter and pathways into lives of dignity that benefit the community | $300,000 |
| Housing Forward | Donation To assist in the development and implementation of an effective homeless response system | $300,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | Donation Scholarship fund for students enrolled in NAU Honors College | $300,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Donation To fund the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solution - 3 year homelessness project for Homeless Youth Data | $250,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency | Donation To provide funding for mobile shelter and homelessness prevention and support overall mission to eliminate poverty and advance equitable communities | $165,000 |
| A New Leaf Inc | Donation to provide opportunities to empower disadvantaged individuals and their family to create a stronger and healthier community | $115,000 |
| Year Up Inc | To fund the Year Up Dallas Program - including expand number of students served and Dallas College programming. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Donation To fund the Plan II Honors Program which provides scholarship support, funding for technology, supplies, textbooks and experiential learning opportunities | $100,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Donation To provide education, resources and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen our community. | $100,000 |
| Our Family Services Inc | Donation To support the mission to eliminate homelessness and strengthen our community | $100,000 |
| Save the Family Foundation | Donation Funding enables families to address poverty, overcome homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency | $75,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Donation To provide awards for young men and women to receive career development services and support needed to build financially secure, stable futures | $60,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | Donation To fund research and data analysis, raising awareness and mobilizing Arizonans to action, bringing critical issues to public attention, with a focus on education, civic engagement and workforce development | $50,000 |
| GK Legacy Foundation | Donation To support the Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Restricted Endowment Fund for the sole purpose of providing scholarship money to qualified applicants | $50,000 |
| Helping Hands for Single Moms | To assist low income single mom families while the mother pursues a post secondary education and financial independence | $50,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Inc | Donation Empowering youth to fulfill potential and break the cycle of generational poverty through mentoring, personal development, workshops and retreats | $50,000 |
| Solari Inc | Donation To provide funding for the three Arizona Continuum's of Care, to hire a consultant to prepare and manage an RFP process to select a new statewide HMIS Vendor | $50,000 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | Donation To give financial assistance to dog rescue organizations and shelters to those animals who have been injured, neglected and/or abandoned | $50,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Donation To support high school graduation and continued success for youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County | $50,000 |
| Arizona Western College Foundation | Donation To empower people to reach their educational and career aspirations by enhancing access to learning opportunities | $40,000 |
| Not My Kid Inc | Donation To support That's the Power of Love Event, which offers prevention and mental health care for struggling youth | $25,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona | Donation To fund expenses under the Scholar Success Program - social/emotional support, counselling, extracurricular activities, academic fees, books, supplies and living essentials. | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Donation To nourish our community's low income families and individuals by providing nutritious food and supportive education | $25,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Donation Scholarship to support low-income students in the Cloud Computing Program | $25,000 |
| San Carlos Apache College | Donation To provide support services for low income students | $25,000 |
| Arizona Community Action Association | Donation To fund Wildfire's Heat Relief Initiative, which will allow those in need to purchase food and other necessities, as well as remain safely in their homes | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jon Ehlinger
- Joanne Garcia
- Nancy V Young
- Steven P Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Garcia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garcia Family Foundation give?
$14.1 million in tax year 2023, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Garcia Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Jon Ehlinger (President), Joanne Garcia (Director), Nancy V Young (Dir, VP & Treasurer) and Steven P Johnson (Dir & Secretary).
What does Garcia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and education.