Private foundation · EIN 87-4147579 · Coral Gables, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Urbieta Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $280K total, median $4,500. 59% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$280K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in FL
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 31 of 32 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MiamiMiami, FLTo assist in transforming lives through education$50K
Our Lady of Lourdes AcademyMiami, FLTo assist in the education of young women to face$40K
Friendship CircleMiami, FLTo support families with individuals with unique a$30K
Sundari Foundation IncMiami, FLTo provide relief to homeless poor distressed a$30K
Um Miller Scool of MedicineMiami, FLAssist with autism genetics research$20K
Autism Science FoundationScarsdale, NYSupport Autism research$15K
Gulliver PrepMiami, FLTo create an academic community devoted to educati$10K
One CollectiveElgin, ILTo transform communities where particular needs ar$10K
Friends of Rg Foundations IncMiami, FLProvide alternative educational setting for studen$10K
Make a Wish Foundation Orange CtyIrvine, CACreat & fufill life changing wishes for children$10K
Dynamic Catholic InstituteCincinnati, OHTo re-energize the Catholic church in America by d$8,000
Medecins Sans Frontieres USANew York, NYTo provide humanitarian medical care and emergency$5,000
Wild Entrust InternationalSammamish, WATo assist in the advancement of cures and means o$5,000
Cristo En Cuba IncMiami, FLProvide religious retreats in Cuba$5,000
Herd USABuford, GASupport the efforts of HERED elephant orphanage$5,000
St Louis Catholic Parish in PinecreMiami, FLTo assist in the academic formation of children w$4,000
Park City Day SchoolPark City, UTProvide education services to students$2,572
University of ChicagoChicago, ILTo sustain at the highest level of excellence the$2,500
Kipp Bay Area SchoolsOakland, CAPrepare students with skills & confidence$2,000
Ballet WestSalt Lake City, UTTo inspire & enpower community of art & ballet$1,500
Amigo Together for Kids IncMiami, FLTo assist South Floridas abused abandonedless$1,000
Archdiocese of Miami IncMiami, FLTo support the various ministries of the Archdioce$1,000
Care Elementary School IncMiami, FLTo provide children in the Overtown Miami vicinit$1,000
Friends of Miami-Dade Public LibryMiami, FLTo create public interest in the Miami-Dade Public$1,000
Kristi House IncMiami, FLTo treat and prevent child sexual abuse trafficki$1,000
United Way Miami IncMiami, FLTo assist in building community by helping people$1,000
Miami Childrens Health SystemMiami, FLSupport needs of patients and families$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYHonor the sacrifice of FDNY firefighter$1,000
Guitars Over GunsMiami, FLTo offer students from Miamis most vulnerable com$500
St Thomas Episcopal ChurchMiami, FLTo assist in nurturing challenging and inspiring$500
Catholic Charities of the ArchdioceWilton Manors, FLto strengthen the community bys assisting the poor$500

By state: Florida 19 · New York 3 · Illinois 2 · California 2 · Ohio 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Urbieta Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Coral Gables, Florida, administered in care of Vivian Urbieta, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Urbieta Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Urbieta Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $280K across 32 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Urbieta Family Foundation give?

Florida (19 grants), New York (3 grants), Illinois (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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