Garcia Family Foundation
Garcia Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tempe, Arizona. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 giving was concentrated in Arizona and included substantial support for organizations addressing homelessness.
Key facts about Garcia Family Foundation
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.
- EIN
- 31-1490067
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,085,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- Average grant
- $293,438
- Median grant
- $87,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (14 of 43, 2024)
- Total assets
- $61,007,835
- Primary geography
- Arizona (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- None.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.0M
+786.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.1M
+33.0% YoY
Grant Count
48
-15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$293K
+58.0% YoY
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.
Is Garcia Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 43 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $78K; repeat grants $448K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $115K repeat.
- 65% 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support people and organizations involved in cultural, educational, and artistic pursuits. Its website highlights education access, arts and culture, and projects that use innovation and technology to benefit communities.
Its 2024 grants also supported organizations working on homelessness, housing, education, and community development. For example, 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 Community Investment Corporation in Tucson describes programs targeting economic development opportunities.
The foundation’s website describes a Living Expenses Scholarship for Brazilian students attending in-person undergraduate or graduate programs at U.S. universities. The stated 2026 program offers 12 scholarships of $8,000 each to help cover living expenses during the 2026–2027 academic year. This is a scholarship for students, rather than a grant program for outside organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $14,085,000. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,700,000, with a median of $87,500.
Review Cycle
None.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it sponsors projects in the United States and Brazil, and is not limited to those countries. In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 3% to Texas, 1% to Massachusetts, and a reported 0% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 48 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
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.
Grant Insights
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 $11.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 247 (39%).
Giving History
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 |
| Arizona State University Foundation Tempe, AZ | 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 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 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,007,835 | $67,433,736 | $14,108,630 | $14,085,000 |
| 2023 | $6,883,032 | $537,733 | $10,599,331 | $10,588,207 |
| 2022 | $16,944,630 | $25,108,835 | $12,626,634 | $10,286,461 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,007,835 | $6,883,032 | $16,944,630 |
| Revenue | $67,433,736 | $537,733 | $25,108,835 |
| Expenses | $14,108,630 | $10,599,331 | $12,626,634 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,089,810 | $10,593,423 | $10,291,211 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,154,459 | $531,824 | $103,412 |
| Distributable Amount | $879,106 | $557,759 | $933,493 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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.
The foundation’s website identifies Renata Santiago Orphao Garcia as director, president, and chairman, and Claudio Moniz Barreto Garcia as director and treasurer.
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.
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
Website: https://garciafamilyfoundation.org
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), Tempe, AZ (8 grants), Tucson, AZ (5 grants) and Flagstaff, AZ (3 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 Arizona State University Foundation ($1,345,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% 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?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support people and organizations involved in cultural, educational, and artistic pursuits. Its website highlights education access, arts and culture, and projects that use innovation and technology to benefit communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garcia Family Foundation?
The foundation states 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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