Cabrera Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing scholarships to students to assist with their tuition and related educational expenses. Its mission centers on supporting educational initiatives and fostering access to higher education, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for diverse populations. The foundation primarily serves students attending various colleges and universities, with a notable focus on supporting arts in the community as well. While based in Illinois, its funding extends to recipients across multiple states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations or programs requesting scholarships or direct student support (colleges, scholarship intermediaries, community organizations) that can document student eligibility and intended use of funds.
Good Fit
- • A clear request for scholarship funds or individual student awards.
- • Concise selection criteria and student outcomes tied to tuition or educational expenses.
- • Willingness to accept one-time or small recurring awards and to provide short supporting documentation.
- • Geographic connection to states already funded (notably IL, CA, MA, MI, MO) is helpful but not required.
Geography
Observed grants span five states rather than a single city or county, showing a regional multi-state footprint rather than strictly local or national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a moderate spread—12 distinct recipients and 46 grants with many small awards—indicating a moderately diverse recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports new entrants: nine new recipients were funded in the latest year and the foundation publishes application instructions (essay requirement) with a named mailing/phone contact, suggesting unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
