Classical Roman Arts Foundation
Classical Roman Arts Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports $131,782 in grants to 15 recipients. The foundation’s website describes support for professionals, researchers, artisans, and artists working in Rome, while its 2024 grants include support for a research center and awards to individuals.
Classical Roman Arts Foundation at a glance
In short: Classical Roman Arts Foundation gave $132K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $9K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $131,782
- -69.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,785
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $43,558
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Classical Roman Arts Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website separately describes an individual grant-program application that may be submitted at any time of year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2525 Sw 22Nd Ave, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (786) 254-6127
Website: https://www.classicalromanartsfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Classical Roman Arts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cagliari Conference and Research Ce ($68K). Together the top 2 received $119K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 grants to individuals ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 24 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Miami, Florida. Its website’s individual grant and internship programs are for people planning to work or study in Rome. The 2024 filing lists a grant for the Foxi Campus Research Center, and the foundation’s Mission & Objectives page names Mari Pintau and the Gulf of Cagliari—Foxi Zone. The supplied filing information does not identify the recipient state associated with the reported 100% share of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Classical Roman Arts Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2024) to $432K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cagliari Conference and Research Ce | Foxi Campus Research Center | $68,065 |
| Classica Romana Arte Fundazione | Program Development | $50,717 |
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,558 | $142,806 | $144,189 | $131,782 | 15 | $131,782 | $1,310 |
| 2023 | $45,829 | $195,180 | $531,883 | $432,352 | 9 | $432,352 | $5,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Classical Roman Arts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s About page says it supports professionals, researchers, artisans, and artists living or working in Rome, including through grants, internships, and support for events. It describes the aim as enabling work on Classical Roman contributions to chosen fields and producing new work in that tradition or new insights into existing work. Examples of fields on its grants page include art, archaeology, literature, music, agriculture, banking, fashion, and health and medicine.
The foundation’s Mission & Objectives page separately states that it aims to support marine reforestation and seashore stewardship, protect Mediterranean biodiversity, and promote sustainable use of natural resources. It identifies Posidonia oceanica as its “Main Natural Instrument” and names Mari Pintau and the Gulf of Cagliari—Foxi Zone as locations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $131,782. The grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $68,065, with a median of $1,000. The two largest listed grants were $68,065 to Cagliari Conference and Research Ce for the Foxi Campus Research Center and $50,717 to Classica Romana Arte Fundazione for Program Development. Other listed $1,000 grants went to individuals for Awards. The filing lists 15 grants, though its itemized list names only 12.
The website describes a program currently offering two grants per semester to individuals planning to spend at least a semester in Rome. Applicants are expected to have institutional accreditation during their stay, room and board, and independent means to support themselves. The stated support includes €600, workspace and related facilities, refreshments, referrals, and a field mentor; in exceptional cases, room and board may be provided for up to three months. The website says applicants should explain their field, objectives, expected needs, and potential output. The application page describes a three-stage process, but the available description gives only partial details of those stages. These program benefits are support for participants, distinct from grants reported in the foundation’s filing.
The website’s 2025 Ecco Eco Award offered €1,000 for first prize and €500 for second prize, with awards structured as purchases of certain rights to selected works. The stated submission date, September 30, 2025, is a past deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Guillero Gleizer as President, Ariel Gleizer as Vice President, and Maximilian Damm as Director.
Classical Roman Arts Foundation is led by Guillero Gleizer, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Guillero Gleizer
President
President Tr → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Maximilian Damm
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Gleizer
Vice President
Vice President Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Guillermo Gleizer (President Tr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Classical Roman Arts Foundation
How much does Classical Roman Arts Foundation give each year?
Classical Roman Arts Foundation gave $132K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $432K across 9 grants.
What is Classical Roman Arts Foundation's typical grant size?
Classical Roman Arts Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $8,785, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Classical Roman Arts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Classical Roman Arts Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Awards" (13 grants).
How large is Classical Roman Arts Foundation?
Classical Roman Arts Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $132K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Classical Roman Arts Foundation fund?
The foundation’s About page says it supports professionals, researchers, artisans, and artists living or working in Rome, including through grants, internships, and support for events. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Classical Roman Arts Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Classical Roman Arts Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Miami, Florida. Its website’s individual grant and internship programs are for people planning to work or study in Rome. The 2024 filing lists a grant for the Foxi Campus Research Center, and the foundation’s Mission & Objectives page names Mari Pintau and the Gulf of Cagliari—Foxi Zone.
What is Classical Roman Arts Foundation's EIN?
Classical Roman Arts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2217842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Classical Roman Arts Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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