Garcia Family Spotlight Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 47-3544299 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$144K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
92% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 | Toronto, CA | 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 |
| Penfaulkneer Foundation | Washington, DC | Provide young people with literary experiences through book donations, writing instruction and rich discussions | $3,068 |
| Citydance | Washington, DC | Dance studio to teach everyone how to dance | $2,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Museum of modern art | $896 |
| National Center for Children & Families | Bethesda, MD | To servevulnerable children, youth, and families each year in the DC metro area | $619 |
| Best Friends | New York, NY | An organization that works to end the killing of animals in shelters | $326 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143,845 | 15 |
| 2023 | $413,520 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101389
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3544299
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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