A Legacy of Impact by the Jorge M. Pérez Family
The Pérez family’s life’s work is grounded in a simple belief: that giving is better than receiving. To date, they have built a philanthropic legacy totaling more than $350 million in giving, with 1,100+ grants made and $280 million dedicated to arts and culture alongside investments in education, health and well-being, the environment, and economic development.
Our new impact report captures this moment in time, celebrating the grantees the family has had the honor of supporting and showing what’s possible when people come together with vision, drive, and generosity.
TOTAL GIVING
GRANTS AWARDED SINCE 2015
AWARDED TO ARTS & CULTURE
A Word from Our Grantees
“I cannot overstate the impact that The Pérez Family Foundation has had on Miami New Drama. When we first received their support, we were a spxmall, up-and- coming theater company with a big artistic heart and an underwhelming administration. Because of their support, we have grown into the largest bilingual theater in the country and one of the premier hubs of new work in America.”
Michel Hausmann, Artistic Director & Co-Founder
“Seeing students from West River K–8 perform at the Arts Access Central launch was incredibly emotional. Just a few years ago, there was no music program at the school. Today, those students are confidently performing drums, horns, and dance at a remarkably high level in 31 schools across Central Miami.”
Sammy Gonzalez Zeira, CEO & Founder
“The Perez Family Foundation doesn’t just fund us, they believe in us. Through every transition, every stretch of growth, they’ve been a true partner. They are doing the essential work of stitching our cultural community together so we can all thrive.”
Kathryn Mikesell, Fountainhead Arts
“The CreARTE grant has invited us to dream even more boldly about the future. By providing essential capacity- building support at pivotal moments in our growth, this partnership has not only helped sustain our team but also given us the runway to map out our long-term strategy and goals.”
Dejha Carrington, Co-Founder & Executive Director
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“The legacy in giving is the important legacy. It doesn’t matter how much money you end up with or how many buildings you build… What’s much more important is, what do you give? What do you leave behind as a good citizen, one who cared?”
JORGE M. PÉREZ
