The Garcia Family Foundation I Inc concentrates almost all of its giving locally and strategically, providing large, unrestricted grants to a philanthropic intermediary and occasional support to local faith-based institutions. Its primary practice is routing major funding through Greater Horizons (a community/donor-advised fund), with a smaller, direct grant to St. Johns Episcopal for general operations, indicating preference for flexible, general operating support rather than program-restricted gifts.
Highly concentrated: very few, very large grants (three large grants to the same intermediary plus one smaller direct grant). Recurrent support to a single intermediary suggests use of donor-advised or fiscal-sponsorship channels rather than broad diversified giving.
Garcia Family Foundation I Inc routes most of its giving through Greater Horizons, a community and donor-advised fund intermediary, with three large general-operations grants in the recent record: $2,058,189 in 2023, $1,529,344 in 2024, and $1,647,253 in 2025. That pattern places flexible, intermediary-based philanthropy at the center of the foundation’s activity, rather than tightly restricted project support. Direct grants are smaller and often tied to local institutions. St Johns Episcopal in Tampa received $200,795 for general operations in 2024, while the same neighborhood-level approach appears in support for diocesan, parish school, and Catholic education institutions in Tampa. The foundation also gave to Better Together in Naples, Families Empowered in Houston, and Teneo Network in Austin, showing that its giving extends beyond one city even as Florida remains the main recipient state. Its grant record suggests a preference for unrestricted operating support, with recipients spanning faith-based organizations, education, civic-policy groups, and service nonprofits. The structure of the giving points to a foundation that emphasizes organizational stability and broad local impact over project-specific or program-restricted awards.
A major thread in the foundation’s work is operating support through an intermediary. Greater Horizons received $1,647,253 in 2025 for general operations, reinforcing the role of flexible pooled philanthropy in its portfolio. Faith-based institutions are another clear area. St Johns Episcopal in Tampa was awarded $200,795 for general operations, and Diocese of St Petersburg Inc received $99,847 in 2024 and another $50,366 in 2025, both for general operations. Education is also present in the record. St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School in Tampa received $45,000 in 2023 and $20,000 in 2024, while Christ the King Catholic School in Tampa received $36,000 in 2023 and Jesuit High School in Tampa received $25,000 in 2025 and $24,511 in 2024. Disaster-related support appears as well: Flourish Now DBA Better Together in Naples received $15,672 in 2023 for hurricane relief.
Typical grants fall in a middle range, with a p25 of $5,000, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $24,989. The recent record also includes a few very large outliers, especially the multimillion-dollar grants to Greater Horizons. The pattern is repeated support rather than one-off giving: Greater Horizons appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Diocese of St Petersburg Inc and Jesuit High School each appear more than once; and several recipients return in successive years. The foundation is not funding individuals and is not making program-related investments, so its activity is concentrated in grant support to organizations. The grants shown are all general-operations or other unrestricted support, including one hurricane-relief award.
$2.3M
$27.9M
$1.6M
$2.8M
Most grants fall between $5K and $25K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: Greater Horizons, St Johns Episcopal
Florida is the main recipient state, accounting for 65% of grants, and Tampa appears repeatedly among recipient cities. Tampa organizations include St Johns Episcopal, St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School, Christ the King Catholic School, Frameworks of Tampa Bay, Jesuit High School, and Humane Society of Tampa Bay. Beyond Florida, the record reaches Houston, Austin, Washington, DC, Cleveland, Denver, Naples, and El Dorado Hills, but the grant flow remains centered on Florida-based organizations.
The recent grant record is centered on nonprofit organizations receiving general-operations support. Faith-based institutions appear often, including an Episcopal parish and diocesan entities, along with Catholic schools, a community foundation intermediary, and service-oriented nonprofits. One grant was specifically labeled hurricane relief.
Yes. The largest recent grants are all labeled general operations, including three multimillion-dollar awards to Greater Horizons and direct operating support to organizations such as St Johns Episcopal, Diocese of St Petersburg Inc, and Jesuit High School.
Yes. Florida is the top state by grant count, and 65% of grants go to recipients in the state. Tampa is especially prominent among recipient cities, with multiple schools, faith institutions, and nonprofit grantees located there.
The typical grant size is relatively modest compared with the largest awards: p25 is $5,000, median is $15,000, and p75 is $24,989. The recent record also includes a few very large grants above $1.5 million to Greater Horizons.
Yes, though Florida is the main destination. Recent grants also went to organizations in Kansas City, Houston, Austin, Washington, DC, Cleveland, Denver, and El Dorado Hills, showing a regional scope that extends beyond the foundation’s home state.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER HORIZONS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $1,647,253 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FAMILIES EMPOWERED | HOUSTON, TX | $139,463 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| TENEO NETWORK INC | AUSTIN, TX | $96,368 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG INC | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $50,366 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| BETTER TOGETHER | NAPLES, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| PHILANTHROPY ROUNDTABLE | WASHINGTON, DC | $49,444 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| DENARD SPAN FOUNDATION INC | EL DORADO HILLS, CA | $37,832 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FRAMEWORKS OF TAMPA BAY | TAMPA, FL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $24,445 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | $24,029 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,053 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| STILL SERVING VETERANS | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | ARLINGTON, VA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| NATIONAL WRESTLING COACHES ASSOCIATION | MANHEIM, PA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITALS FOUNDATION | TAMPA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION | GAINESVILLE, FL | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $9,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| THE PHOENIX | DENVER, CO | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Greater Horizons | Kansas City, MO | $1,529,344 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| St Johns Episcopal | Tampa, FL | $200,795 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Diocese of St Petersburg Inc | St Petersburg, FL | $99,847 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | $49,800 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | $25,023 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Teneo Network Inc | Austin, TX | $24,989 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | $24,511 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Jesuit High School | Tampa, FL | $24,511 | 2024 | General Operations |
| St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School | Tampa, FL | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | $19,722 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| The Phoenix | Denver, CO | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Frameworks of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Christ the King Catholic School | Tampa, FL | $12,500 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| National Wrestling Coaches Association | Manheim, PA | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | $9,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Florida State University Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | $9,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| The Policy Circle | Dallas, TX | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| South Tampa Fellowship Chruch | Tampa, FL | $5,000 | 2024 | GERNERAL OPERATIONS |
| JLP Forever Inc | Tarpon Springs, FL | $2,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Greater Tampa Swim Association | Tampa, FL | $1,504 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| First Priority of Tampa | Tampa, FL | $1,000 | 2024 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Greater Horizons | Kansas City, MO | $2,058,189 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School | Tampa, FL | $45,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Christ the King Catholic School | Tampa, FL | $36,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| Flourish Now DBA Better Together | Naples, FL | $15,672 | 2023 | HURRICANE RELIEF |
| Familes Empowered | Houston, TX | $15,000 | 2023 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG INC
$50,366GENERAL OPERATIONS
BETTER TOGETHER
$50,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
GENERAL OPERATIONS
DENARD SPAN FOUNDATION INC
$37,832GENERAL OPERATIONS
JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY
$25,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
$24,445GENERAL OPERATIONS
CLEVELAND CLINIC
$20,053GENERAL OPERATIONS
STILL SERVING VETERANS
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITALS FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
THE PHOENIX
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
MUSEUM OF THE BIBLE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
St Johns Episcopal
$200,795GENERAL OPERATIONS
Diocese of St Petersburg Inc
$99,847GENERAL OPERATIONS
Catholic University of America
$25,023GENERAL OPERATIONS
Jesuit High School
$24,511General Operations
St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School
$20,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
Cleveland Clinic
$19,722GENERAL OPERATIONS
Christ the King Catholic School
$12,500GENERAL OPERATIONS
South Tampa Fellowship Chruch
$5,000GERNERAL OPERATIONS
JLP Forever Inc
$2,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
Greater Tampa Swim Association
$1,504GENERAL OPERATIONS
First Priority of Tampa
$1,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
St Johns Episcopal Parish Day School
$45,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
Christ the King Catholic School
$36,000GENERAL OPERATIONS
Flourish Now DBA Better Together
$15,672HURRICANE RELIEF
Familes Empowered
$15,000GENERAL OPERATIONS