The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $460,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $59,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$460,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$59,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $264,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $294,000 | 27 | $703,776 |
| 2024 | $264,500 | 31 | $0 |
| 2025 | $460,000 | 32 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Gloria Estefan Foundation 420 Jefferson Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 695-7000 |
| What to submit | Requests must be made in writing. Upon receipt, they are sorted by cause or type of organization. All requests are given a response. Once the board has approved a request, a financial request form is filed and the contribution is made. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 24 | $300,000 |
| New York | 3 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society South Florida | Medical research | $59,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Support the most effective proverty-fighting programs in nyc. | $50,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralys | Cure Paralysis | $40,000 |
| Individual | Medical research | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation I | Prevent and cure breast cancer by advancing the world's most promising research. | $25,000 |
| Teens for Food Justice | Nutrition support | $15,000 |
| Project Medishare for Haiti | Improving the health and quality of life of all Haitians | $15,000 |
| Breeze of Hope | Sexual violence victims assistance | $15,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Florida | To serve immigrants | $10,000 |
| University of Miami | Celebration of women's athletics | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | Animal care | $10,000 |
| Individual | Substance abuse treatment | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens's Research | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Amigos Together for Kids | Social services | $10,000 |
| Individual | Animal support | $10,000 |
| His House Children's Home | Foster care services | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education | $10,000 |
| Sos Childrens Villages - Florida | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| The Childrens Movement of Florida | Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Lotus House Womens Shelter | Women shelter | $10,000 |
| Latino Caucus for Pubic Health | Advocate for health interests of the latino community | $10,000 |
| National Women's Shelter Network in | Helping women and children experiencing homelessness | $10,000 |
| Ufar Animals Rescue Corp | Provide immediate physical and hearwarming relief for abandoned, neglected and stray cats/dogs. | $10,000 |
| Connectfamilias | Promoting opportunities for all children - including education, healthcare, social services, and community engagement. | $10,000 |
| Musicares Foundation Inc | Providing health and welfare services to the music community. | $10,000 |
| The Guiribitey Family Foundation in | Uplifting underprivileged communities in south florida through sustainable education and healthcare initiatives. | $10,000 |
| Sos Children's Village-Florida Inc | Foster care neighborhood providing healing, hope and home to foster children in broward and palm beach counties. | $10,000 |
| Recycled Orchestra of Cateura Parag | Bring music, sustainability, and inclusion to miami-dade county. | $10,000 |
| Frost School of Music | Education | $5,000 |
| Unity on the Bay Inc | Serve as catalys for spiritual awakening, evolution, and action | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| University of Miami | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gloria Estefan
- Emilio Estefan
- Rebecca Fajardo
- Liz Balsameda
- Marc A Buonoconti
- Dr Pedro Jose Greer Jr
- Neli Santamaria
Questions people ask
Does The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc give?
$460,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gloria Estefan (President), Emilio Estefan (Secretary), Rebecca Fajardo (Treasurer) and Liz Balsameda (Adv.board) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Gloria Estefan Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.