Garcia Family Foundation
Garcia Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tempe, Arizona. In 2024, it made 48 grants totaling $14,085,000, with most grant dollars going to Arizona organizations. Its reported grants supported work including homelessness services and prevention, scholarships, education, and community development.
Garcia Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Garcia Family Foundation gave $14.1M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $293K), mostly in Arizona. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,085,000
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $293,438
- +58.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- Total assets
- $61,007,835
- +786.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (14 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Garcia Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists the organization name, address, contact person, requested amount, and project or program information as requested materials. It also lists a project description covering purpose, need, population served, and geographic area; a current operating budget; and a project budget summary. Required attachments listed are an IRS determination letter showing 501(c)(3) status and that the organization is not a private foundation, a board list with affiliations, the latest annual report, and an audited financial statement for the most recent fiscal year. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Garcia Family Foundation
Mailing address: 1720 W Rio Salado Pkwy Suite A, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (602) 778-5000
Email: jon.ehlinger@garciafamilyfoundationaz.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garcia Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Human Services Campus Inc ($2.7M). Together the top 10 received $9.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,670,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 247 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to Arizona recipients, 3% to Texas, 1% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Garcia Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 42 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $78K; repeat grants $464K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $208K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2020) to $14.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $14.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services Campus Inc Phoenix, AZ | Donation To use the power of collaboration to end homelessness. | $2,700,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | Donation To fulfill needs of those experiencing homelessness | $2,245,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | Donation To fund Fostering Success program, scholarships, and Tucson Poverty Project | $925,000 |
| Solari Inc Tempe, AZ | Donation To fund efforts to end homelessness and advocate for safe, affordable homes for all Arizonans | $855,000 |
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,670,000 |
| UMOM New Day Centers Inc Phoenix, AZ | 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 Tucson, AZ | Donation To reduce homelessness and create a better life for residents of our community through programs targeting economic development opportunities | $600,000 |
| Valley Leadership Phoenix, AZ | Donation To give Arizonans the tools to solve challenges together | $600,000 |
| Allineducation (AZ Latino Leaders in Education) Phoenix, AZ | 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 Flagstaff, AZ | Donation To support the Evaluation Program - Homelessness Prevention | $425,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,007,835 | $67,433,736 | $14,108,630 | $14,085,000 | 48 | $14,089,810 | $19,154,459 | $879,106 |
| 2023 | $6,883,032 | $537,733 | $10,599,331 | $10,588,207 | 57 | $10,593,423 | $531,824 | $557,759 |
| 2022 | $16,944,630 | $25,108,835 | $12,626,634 | $10,286,461 | 47 | $10,291,211 | $103,412 | $933,493 |
| 2021 | $2,132,429 | $10,039,810 | $11,756,010 | $11,745,880 | 59 | — | $34,430 | $433,978 |
| 2020 | $3,848,628 | $144,855 | $4,039,261 | $4,018,980 | 36 | — | $141,899 | $251,361 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garcia Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $879K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include homelessness services and prevention, education and scholarships, and community development.
Among its grantees, Human Services Campus Inc describes its mission as using collaboration to create solutions to end homelessness. UMOM New Day Centers Inc says it works to end family homelessness, while Solari Inc describes its work as improving lives and communities through human connection and innovation. The University of Arizona Foundation says it supports and enhances the university through the development and management of private support. Community Investment Corporation describes programs targeting economic development and strategic community investment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $14,085,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,700,000, with a median of $87,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $2,700,000 to Human Services Campus Inc; $2,245,000 to St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix; $925,000 to the University of Arizona Foundation; and $855,000 to Solari Inc. Other large grants included $695,000 to Arizona State University Foundation, $625,000 to UMOM New Day Centers Inc, and $600,000 each to Community Investment Corp and Valley Leadership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jon Ehlinger as president; Joanne Garcia as director; Nancy V Young as director, vice president, and treasurer; and Steven P Johnson as director and secretary.
Garcia Family Foundation is led by Jon Ehlinger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jon Ehlinger
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy V. Young
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Johnson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Garcia Family Foundation
How much does Garcia Family Foundation give each year?
Garcia Family Foundation gave $14.1M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.6M across 57 grants.
What is Garcia Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Garcia Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $293,438, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Garcia Family Foundation that year got $78K on average.
Where does Garcia Family Foundation give grants?
Garcia Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (20 grants), Tucson, AZ (5 grants), Tempe, AZ (5 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (2 grants).
Does Garcia Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Garcia Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garcia Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Garcia Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Human Services Campus Inc ($2,700,000), St Vincent De Paul Diocese Phoenix ($2,245,000) and University of Arizona Foundation ($925,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($1,670,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garcia Family Foundation?
Garcia Family Foundation reported $61.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $879K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Garcia Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include homelessness services and prevention, education and scholarships, and community development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garcia Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garcia Family Foundation's EIN?
Garcia Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1490067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Garcia Family 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Garcia Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Garcia Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/garcia-family-foundation-morg_155cfc73b03a41d8b3ee364949391eec
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