Founded in 2015, the Garcia Family Foundation (GFF) is a nonprofit philanthropic foundation that aims to promote and enhance cultural, educational, and artistic appreciation of the world. GFF's work extends to the United States and Brazil and provides grants for projects and scholarships for students.

Examples of GFF's work include:

• GFF Living Expenses Scholarship
  • Provides living-expense scholarships (e.g., $7,000 awards) to eligible Brazilian students enrolled at U.S. universities to help cover the cost of living while pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees.
• $20 Million Gift for University of Arizona Study Abroad
  • Gift commitment to the University of Arizona to expand access to study abroad programs for students with financial need, with the aim of tripling student participation by 2029.
• Garcia Family Foundation Scholarship at University of Arizona
  • Long-term annual scholarship support for student excellence, including funding to offset costs of attendance and travel stipends for international study abroad experiences as part of Honors College programs.
• Support for Cultural & Educational Projects
  • Supports cultural, arts, and education initiatives in both the U.S. and Brazil, including sponsorship of institutions such as the Young People’s Chorus of NYC, Museum de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), Metropolitan Museum of Art, and educational programs at independent schools.
• Grants to Local Schools and Education Organizations
  • Regularly funds secondary schools and nonprofit education groups such as Brophy College Prep, Xavier College Prep, Earn to Learn, Center for the Future of Arizona, Sponsors for Educational Opportunity, and Education Design Lab, supporting expanded education access and opportunity.

Resources

GFF. (2025). Garcia Family Foundation -Art, Culture, and Education for All. Garcia Family Foundation. Retrieved November 10, 2025, from https://www.garciafamilyfoundation.org/.