Garcia Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTempe, Arizona · EIN 31-1490067 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$14.1M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$61M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $300,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
10% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | 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… | $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… | $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… | $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… | $440,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | Donation To support the Evaluation Program - Homelessness Prevention | $425,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Donation General scholarship program and funding Human Services | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To fund collaboration with NAU to research homelessness prevention efforts, leading towards a more promising future decreasing… | $355,000 |
| ICAN Improving Chandler Area Neighborhoods | Chandler, AZ | Donation To provide free, comprehensive out-of-school programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident and responsible citizens | $300,000 |
| Live the Solution (Earn to Learn) | Tucson, AZ | Donation to Empower students to achieve their goals and be workforce ready with little to no student debt | $300,000 |
| Flagstaff Shelter Services | Flagstaff, AZ | Donation To save and change the lives of homeless individuals by offering them shelter and pathways into lives of dignity that benefit the… | $300,000 |
| Housing Forward | Dallas, TX | Donation To assist in the development and implementation of an effective homeless response system | $300,000 |
| Northern Arizona University Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | Donation Scholarship fund for students enrolled in NAU Honors College | $300,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Donation To fund the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solution - 3 year homelessness project for Homeless Youth Data | $250,000 |
| Tempe Community Action Agency | Tempe, AZ | Donation To provide funding for mobile shelter and homelessness prevention and support overall mission to eliminate poverty and advance… | $165,000 |
| A New Leaf Inc | Mesa, AZ | Donation to provide opportunities to empower disadvantaged individuals and their family to create a stronger and healthier community | $115,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Boston, MA | To fund the Year Up Dallas Program - including expand number of students served and Dallas College programming. | $100,000 |
| University of Texas Austin | Austin, TX | Donation To fund the Plan II Honors Program which provides scholarship support, funding for technology, supplies, textbooks and… | $100,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To provide education, resources and support for women to positively transform their lives and strengthen our community. | $100,000 |
| Our Family Services Inc | Tucson, AZ | Donation To support the mission to eliminate homelessness and strengthen our community | $100,000 |
| Save the Family Foundation | Mesa, AZ | Donation Funding enables families to address poverty, overcome homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency | $75,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To provide awards for young men and women to receive career development services and support needed to build financially secure,… | $60,000 |
| Center for the Future of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To fund research and data analysis, raising awareness and mobilizing Arizonans to action, bringing critical issues to public… | $50,000 |
| GK Legacy Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To support the Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Restricted Endowment Fund for the sole purpose of providing scholarship money to… | $50,000 |
| Helping Hands for Single Moms | Phoenix, AZ | To assist low income single mom families while the mother pursues a post secondary education and financial independence | $50,000 |
| New Pathways for Youth Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Donation Empowering youth to fulfill potential and break the cycle of generational poverty through mentoring, personal development,… | $50,000 |
| Solari Inc | Tempe, AZ | Donation To provide funding for the three Arizona Continuum's of Care, to hire a consultant to prepare and manage an RFP process to select… | $50,000 |
| Two Pups Wellness Fund | Scottsdale, AZ | Donation To give financial assistance to dog rescue organizations and shelters to those animals who have been injured, neglected and/or… | $50,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Donation To support high school graduation and continued success for youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County | $50,000 |
| Arizona Western College Foundation | Yuma, AZ | Donation To empower people to reach their educational and career aspirations by enhancing access to learning opportunities | $40,000 |
| Not My Kid Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Donation To support That's the Power of Love Event, which offers prevention and mental health care for struggling youth | $25,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To fund expenses under the Scholar Success Program - social/emotional support, counselling, extracurricular activities, academic… | $25,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Dallas, TX | Donation To nourish our community's low income families and individuals by providing nutritious food and supportive education | $25,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Donation Scholarship to support low-income students in the Cloud Computing Program | $25,000 |
| San Carlos Apache College | San Carlos, AZ | Donation To provide support services for low income students | $25,000 |
| Arizona Community Action Association | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To fund Wildfire's Heat Relief Initiative, which will allow those in need to purchase food and other necessities, as well as… | $25,000 |
| Grace Sober Living | Phoenix, AZ | Sponsorship of Amazing Grace Night benefiting men and women coming from treatment centers and support living homes and recovering from drug… | $25,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Colorado Springs, CO | Donation Funding to bring the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum's Becoming Your Personal Best resiliency program to the state of Arizona | $25,000 |
| Hospice of the Valley | Phoenix, AZ | Donation Bringing comfort, dignity and compassionate care to the community. Gift in the memory of Patricia Jividen | $20,000 |
| Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Donation Scholarship for students in the Automated Industrial Technology Program | $15,000 |
| Brophy College Preparatory | Phoenix, AZ | Donation to Support for the Brophy Generations Restricted Financial Aid Endowment Fund. | $10,000 |
| Pete C Garcia Victoria Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To provide financial resources to enrich and enhance the scholarships issued to academically talented graduating Hispanic students… | $10,000 |
| Teen Lifeline Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To prevent teen suicide by enhancing resiliency in youth and fostering supportive communities. | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Boys Choir | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To provide support for educating boys in the art of singing and performing, which builds character, discipline, leadership and a… | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Donation To fund poverty study | $0 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Donation To fund SIROW homelessness project | $0 |
| GK Legacy Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | Donation To support the Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Restricted Endowment Fund for the sole purpose of providing scholarship money to… | $0 |
| Not My Kid Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Donation Unrestricted grant to support mission of every kid thrives by inspiring positive life choices | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $14,085,000 | 52 |
| 2022 | $10,588,207 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532899349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1490067
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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