Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2024, it reported grants to 15 charitable organizations totaling $143,845.
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc gave $144K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $143,845
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,590
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,880,492
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8517 Beech Tree Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (202) 390-4579
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Phillips Collection ($57K). Together the top 10 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 64 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were distributed among recipients in several states. By share of grant dollars, recipients in the District of Columbia received 53%, New York 17%, Pennsylvania 10%, Rhode Island 9%, and Ohio 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $706K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $144K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Phillips Collection Washington, DC | Museum of Modern Art | $57,200 |
| A Breeze of Hope Essington, PA | A charitable organization that provides free legal, social and psychological support to victims of sexual violence. | $15,000 |
| We Are Family Foundation New York, NY | Powers youth around the world with their ideas and innovations | $15,000 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Research University and Innovative Educational Institution | $12,500 |
| Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Cleveland, OH | Provides Access to Collections for Scholars and Fans | $8,896 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation New York, NY | Accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat and cure alzheimer's disease | $8,000 |
| Toronto International Film Festival | Charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world, through film. | $5,660 |
| Transformer DC Washington, DC | An artist-centered visual arts to connect, elevate and serve a diversity of emergining visual artist | $5,000 |
| The Washington Ballet Washington, DC | The diversity of the dmv through its dancers and repertoire, curated by artistic director edwaard liang. | $4,680 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | The national gallery of art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. | $4,500 |
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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 | $2,880,492 | $397,270 | $196,947 | $143,845 | 15 | $147,715 | $306,038 | $152,664 |
| 2023 | $2,909,292 | $250,780 | $470,649 | $413,520 | 15 | $413,520 | $115,619 | $155,985 |
| 2022 | $3,129,161 | $364,690 | $507,173 | $450,762 | 14 | $450,762 | $278,854 | $165,894 |
| 2021 | $3,271,644 | $934,854 | $772,074 | $705,894 | 17 | $708,446 | $254,938 | $166,745 |
| 2020 | $3,108,864 | $119,981 | $105,064 | $65,518 | 3 | — | $82,474 | $155,924 |
| 2019 | $3,093,947 | $1,367,681 | $344,521 | $311,467 | 11 | — | $61,212 | $121,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $153K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, education and youth programs, research, and services for people affected by sexual violence. These are areas reflected in its listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The Phillips Collection says it presents modern and contemporary art and maintains educational, academic, and public programs. We Are Family Foundation says it supports programs promoting mutual respect and appreciation of cultural diversity. The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation says it works to accelerate discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The Washington Ballet says its mission includes presenting ballet, providing dance training, and serving the community through dance education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $143,845. Grant amounts ranged from $326 to $57,200, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $57,200 to The Phillips Collection; $15,000 each to A Breeze of Hope and We Are Family Foundation; $12,500 to Brown University; $8,896 to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and $8,000 to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. Other reported recipients included the Toronto International Film Festival ($5,660), Transformer DC ($5,000), the Washington Ballet ($4,680), the National Gallery of Art ($4,500), the Penfaulkneer Foundation ($3,068), CityDance ($2,500), and the Museum of Modern Art ($896).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie Garcia as director and president; Jon Garcia as director, treasurer, and secretary; and Paloma Garcia, Isabella Garcia, and Jennaway Pearson as board members.
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc is led by Julie Garcia, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Garcia
Director & President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Garcia
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabella Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Jennaway Pearson
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Paloma Garcia
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $500, to Paloma Garcia (Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc
How much does Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc give each year?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc gave $144K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $414K across 15 grants.
What is Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,590, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc give grants?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Phillips Collection ($57,200), A Breeze of Hope ($15,000) and We Are Family Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, education and youth programs, research, and services for people affected by sexual violence. These are areas reflected in its listed grants, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's EIN?
Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3544299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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