The 3 C'S Foundation Inc
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including education, health services, community support, and environmental education.
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The 3 C'S Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $258K), mostly in District of Columbia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,583,153
- +50.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $258,315
- +65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $101,500
- Total assets
- $28,232,149
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (50% 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 The 3 C'S Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd 801, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 260-7577
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The 3 C'S Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Magis Americas Inc ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 36 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Washington, DC; Florida; and California, as well as recipients whose state is not identified in the filing data. By grant dollars, the reported distribution was 50% to DC, 28% to Florida, 2% to California, and 20% to an unspecified state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The 3 C'S Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $92K; repeat grants $369K. How we count
Medians: $102K first-time, $148K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 151% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 172% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $2.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Magis Americas Inc Washington, DC | Worlwide charitable organization that provides sustainable and impactful responses to injustices faced by those living at the margins. | $1,290,829 |
| Fe Y Alegria | Fe y alegria is an international organization that offers educational opportunities and teacher training to the poorest of society in 19 countries. | $528,719 |
| South Florida National Parks Trust Inc Coral Gables, FL | Supports Everglades National Park Education Programs | $200,000 |
| Centro Mater Foundation Miami, FL | To help extend the educational mission of the catholic church while providing programs and services that assure optimal educational opportunities for all children regardless of race, creed or religious affiliation | $125,000 |
| Fundacion Internacional De Nios Con Cancer Miami, FL | To assist the non-profit organization to help cancer stricken children's dreams by brining children to orlando Florida theme parks. Helping poor children all over the world to celebrate their recovery and inspire them to overcome the obstacles life has presented them. | $103,000 |
| Archidiocese of Miami Miami Shores, FL | To help cultivate relationships and garner financial support for the catholic community of South Florida to support the works of the church and further the mission of jesus christ. | $100,000 |
| Gesu Catholic Church Miami, FL | Catholic church that provides meals for low income and elderly individuals in the downtown miami area. | $95,530 |
| Life Camp Inc Miami, FL | Is a fun and educational summertime campus experience for children and teens in the newark area, teaching skills for life and school. | $50,000 |
| Ssi Health Foundation Miami, FL | Provides Healthcare Services to Patients of Minimal Resources. | $50,000 |
| Institute of Noetic Science Novato, CA | To help reveal the interconnected nature of reality through scientific exploration and personal discovery. | $40,075 |
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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 | $28,232,149 | $2,927,721 | $2,794,408 | $2,583,153 | 10 | $2,583,681 | $1,712,048 | $1,506,341 |
| 2023 | $28,123,345 | $1,884,553 | $2,082,980 | $1,720,721 | 11 | $1,728,634 | $363,674 | $1,384,582 |
| 2022 | $26,385,911 | $-386,519 | $2,361,011 | $1,980,499 | 9 | $1,997,512 | $99,782 | $1,482,839 |
| 2021 | $33,941,061 | $10,522,680 | $1,308,104 | $1,031,012 | 6 | $1,032,938 | $9,498,281 | $1,466,825 |
| 2020 | $30,886,635 | $36,025,210 | $29,442 | — | — | — | $5,954,230 | $746,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The 3 C'S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 addressing education and teacher training, children’s health and community services, meals for low-income and elderly people, and Everglades National Park education programs.
Among its grantees, American Jesuits International Inc describes its mission as mobilizing support for Jesuit education and development initiatives serving marginalized communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Centro Mater Foundation Inc says its programs provide educational, nutritional, preventive health, and social support services for children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $2,583,153. Grant amounts ranged from $40,075 to $1,290,829, with a median grant of $101,500.
The largest reported grants were $1,290,829 to Magis Americas Inc for charitable work responding to injustices faced by people living at the margins, and $528,719 to Fe y Alegría for educational opportunities and teacher training. Other grants included $200,000 to South Florida National Parks Trust Inc for Everglades National Park education programs, $125,000 to Centro Mater Foundation, and $103,000 to Fundación Internacional de Niños con Cáncer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Enrique Cusco, Curtis G Viebranz, Carlos F Arazoza, Ana Harris, Arturo Cusco, and Maria Gabriela Cusco as directors.
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carlos F. Arazoza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Curtis G. Viebranz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Enrique Cusco
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Harris
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arturo Cusco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Gabriela Cusco
Director
New on the 2024 filing
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 The 3 C'S Foundation Inc
How much does The 3 C'S Foundation Inc give each year?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 11 grants.
What is The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $101,500, and its average grant was $258,315, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 3 C'S Foundation Inc that year got $92K on average.
Where does The 3 C'S Foundation Inc give grants?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (5 grants).
Does The 3 C'S Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Magis Americas Inc ($1,290,829), Fe Y Alegria ($528,719) and South Florida National Parks Trust Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The 3 C'S Foundation Inc?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc reported $28.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The 3 C'S Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations addressing education and teacher training, children’s health and community services, meals for low-income and elderly people, and Everglades National Park education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 3 C'S Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's EIN?
The 3 C'S Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2832422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The 3 C'S 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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