Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hialeah, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in cancer support, higher education, health care, and secondary education.
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc gave $132K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,324
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,179
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,067,649
- -8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% 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 Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 W 49Th Street, Hialeah, FL 33012
Phone: (305) 822-3211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($50K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($554), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 55 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 38% to recipients in Georgia. Illinois accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $264; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 256% of 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 $64K (2021) to $811K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $132K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | Charitable Purpose | $50,450 |
| St Thomas University Miami Gardens, FL | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis Miami, FL | Charity Purpose | $15,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation Coral Gables, FL | Charitable Purpose | $13,000 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School North Miami, FL | Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Jackson Health Foundation Miami, FL | Charitable Purpose | $6,600 |
| Culture and Community Association Inc Coral Gables, FL | Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $554 |
| Epiphany Catholic Church Miami, FL | Charity Purpose | $300 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Broward County Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Purpose | $120 |
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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 | $1,067,649 | $53,731 | $152,395 | $132,324 | 13 | $142,370 | $43,706 | $55,642 |
| 2023 | $1,161,584 | $10,121 | $86,150 | $80,950 | 8 | $84,400 | $8,371 | $59,761 |
| 2022 | $1,237,613 | $202,000 | $141,711 | $139,300 | 12 | $141,300 | — | $64,634 |
| 2021 | $1,177,324 | $1,007,000 | $78,437 | $64,400 | 9 | $75,941 | — | $59,581 |
| 2020 | $248,761 | $6,500 | $812,663 | $810,513 | 13 | — | — | $13,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 organizations in health care, education, and charitable services. For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. St. Thomas University describes itself as a Catholic university committed to students’ academic and professional success, while Cristo Rey Miami High School describes its work as educating young people of limited economic means through college-preparatory education and corporate work experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $132,324. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,450, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,450 to the American Cancer Society, $35,000 to St. Thomas University, $15,000 to The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, $13,000 to Baptist Health South Florida Foundation, $10,000 to Cristo Rey Miami High School, and $6,600 to Jackson Health Foundation. Jackson Health Foundation states that it raises funds to support Jackson Health System’s care for Miami-Dade County residents and specialty care for patients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lilliam Sanchez Machado as president, vice president, director, treasurer, and secretary. It lists Lydia Machado, Mayra Dewhurst, Victor R. Benitez, and Ana C. Arisso as directors.
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc is led by Lilliam Sanchez Machado, President, Vice, Director, Treasurer & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lilliam Sanchez Machado
President, Vice, Director, Treasurer & Secretary
Director → President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
President, Treasurer & Secretary → President, Vice, Director, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana C. Arisso
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lydia Machado
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayra Dewhurst
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor R. Benitez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gus Machado (2020–2022) — President, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Jorge Martinez (2022) — Director
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 Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc
How much does Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc gave $132K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 8 grants.
What is Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,179, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc that year got $264 on average.
Where does Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Who are Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($50,450), St Thomas University ($35,000) and The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($554), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations in health care, education, and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gus Machado Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1948916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gus Machado Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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