Garcia Family Foundation for Art

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 47-1089574

Garcia Family Foundation for Art Culture and Education is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2015. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising, managing, overseeing, and disbursing funds for cultural, educational, and artistic initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$959K

+52.7% YoY

Grant Count

+53.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-0.4% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission centers on the development, promotion, preservation, and dissemination of cultural, educational, and artistic traditions and institutions. Key program areas include:

Protection and preservation of art and culture
Introduction of young people to art, culture, and education
Support for institutions advancing these causes
Development of cultural and educational programming in the United States and Brazil

Grantmaking

The foundation prioritizes education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary funding areas include New York, Florida, and Virginia, with additional international focus on Brazil.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3.0M (76%)

District of Columbia $447K (11%)

Florida $195K (5%)

Virginia $135K (3%)

Massachusetts $101K (2%)

Texas $60K (1%)

California $45K (1%)

Ohio $2K (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts New York Ohio Texas Virginia

Cities

ALEXANDRIAAMHERSTBRONXBROOKLYNCAMBRIDGECLEVELANDDALLASJAMAICALONG BEACHLONG ISLAND CITYLOS ANGELESMIAMINEW YORKSAN FRANCISOSUNNY ISLESWASHINGTONWASHINGTON DC

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $8,053,221
Total giving: $958,929
Total revenues: -$284,107
Total expenses: $1,127,469
Staff: 0 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

240 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marymount School of New York ($100,000), Convent of the Sacred Heart ($50,000), Generation You Employed Inc ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALAN SILVA ALENCAR DE MOURA NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CAMILY PEREIRA DOS SANTOS NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
CAUA RODRIGUES NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,500
LARISSA DE BRITO MOREIRA NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
LUCAS PAES NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
MARIA RITA DE ALBUQUERQUE FRANCA NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
MARIA VITORIA ROSA SYPNIEVSKI NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$6,500
PAUL MORIN NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$23,550
PIETRO DE SOUZA NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000
TALYTA VENANCIO FRANCA NEW YORK, NY	SCHOLARSHIP	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RENATA SANTIAGO ORPHAO GARCIA	PRESIDENT	—	—
CLAUDIO MONIZ BARRETO GARCIA	TREASURER	—	—
MARIA ISABEL GARCIA DOS SANTOS NIVA	SECRETARY	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

The foundation maintains active scholarship and grant programs, including living expenses scholarships for 2026-2027 academic year.

living expenses scholarship 2026-2027 - Garcia Family foundation

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Garcia Family Foundation for Art fund?

The foundation's mission centers on the development, promotion, preservation, and dissemination of cultural, educational, and artistic traditions and institutions. Key program areas include: • Protection and preservation of art and culture • Introduction of young people to art, culture, and education • Support for institutions advancing these causes • Development of cultural and educational programming in the United States and Brazil

How do I apply for a grant from Garcia Family Foundation for Art?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 40 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $958,929 • Typical award range: $1–$100,000 **Recent Grants:** • The Buckley School: $100,000 (Charitable Project, 2024) • Marymount School of New York: $100,000 (Scholarship Assistance, 2024) **Funding Focus:** The foundation prioritizes education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services.

Where does Garcia Family Foundation for Art make grants?

Primary funding areas include New York, Florida, and Virginia, with additional international focus on Brazil.

What size grants does Garcia Family Foundation for Art award?

In 2024, Garcia Family Foundation for Art awarded 69 grants totaling $959K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Garcia Family Foundation for Art's EIN?

Garcia Family Foundation for Art's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1089574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.