SQA Foundation Inc is a private independent foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Established in 1996, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a private independent foundation under the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE). The foundation is also known as The Sequoia Foundation for Achievement in the Arts and Education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$433K
+74.3% YoY
Grant Count
16
+60.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+8.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports professional growth of teachers and staff to enhance and enrich student education. Primary funding areas include:
- Nutrition Programs: Support for universal school meals, breakfast after the bell programs, and supplemental nutrition assistance programs to make food available for hungry people
- Education and Youth Development: Funding for state-of-the-art exercise equipment, pool maintenance, group fitness classes, and complimentary child watch services
- Athletics: Support for basketball programs, varsity sports funds, and exceptional student-athletes to showcase their talents on the court while pursuing academic and community ambitions
- Workforce Readiness: English language education in support of the personal and professional lives of New York immigrants
Grantmaking
The foundation made 38 grants in its most recent reporting year. Typical grant awards range from $100,000 to $169,000. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, with particular activity in Miami, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,595,584
- Total Revenue: $742,000
- Total Expenses: $945,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,420,816
- Total Revenue: $1,023,315
- Total Expenses: $768,002
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,595,584 | $9,420,816 | $9,268,325 |
| Revenue | $741,514 | $1,023,315 | $949,446 |
| Expenses | $944,852 | $768,002 | $869,116 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $795,575 | $607,148 | $698,805 |
| Net Investment Income | $604,994 | $859,865 | $766,259 |
| Distributable Amount | $460,560 | — | $439,728 |
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
103 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a small staff of 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY L NEUMAN | DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| LEONARDO D GRAVIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID MALINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MACHADO | DIRECTOR | 40 | $200,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 1172 S Dixie Hwy # 628, Coral Gables, FL 33146
EIN: 65-0541856
Website: www.sqafoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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