What we do?
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation creates opportunities through scholarships, mentorship, and cultural programs for the next generation to build careers and preserve the richness of Latin culture.
Our Mission
We provide educational opportunities that advance Latin music and its heritage.
Our Values
Our values reflect our commitment to expanding access to education, fostering opportunity, celebrating cultural heritage, and investing in the next generation of Latin music creators.
Integrity + Excellence
Heritage + Opportunity
Diversity + Inclusion
We strive to inspire meaningful change and preserve the legacy of Latin music for generations to come.
Official Partners
35 Years of Service
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1989
MusiCares is Founded
In 1989, the Recording Academy founds MusiCares, an independent 501(c)(3) charity, to serve as a vital safety net for the music community.
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1991
Person of the Year
MusiCares’ hosts the first-ever Person of the Year Gala honoring David Crosby.
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1997
Safe Harbor Room
MusiCares’ established its first Safe Harbor Room in 1997, backstage at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards telecast. Safe Harbor Rooms are dedicated, clean, and sober spaces backstage for music professionals in recovery.
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2004
Acquisition of MAP
MusiCares acquires MAP (Musicians Assistance Program), an organization that helps music professionals recover from alcohol and drug addiction.
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2005
Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort
MusiCares launches its first relief effort to help victims of the hurricane. In the days after the storm, MusiCares provided more than $1.7 million in direct assistance to 2,400 music professionals and their families.
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2005
Preventive Care Programs
MusiCares establishes its preventive care programs with first-ever free medical and dental clinics for music professionals.
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2012
Superstorm Sandy
In November 2012, MusiCares established a fund to support members of the music community affected by Hurricane Sandy.
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2017
Route 91 Harvest Festival
Following the 2017 Las Vegas festival shooting, MusiCares provided trauma therapy and town hall meetings to the Nashville music community.
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2020
COVID-19 Relief Effort
In response to the global pandemic sidelining the music industry, MusiCares activated the COVID-19 Relief Effort, distributing $35.7 million in emergency financial assistance and providing over 140,000 services to the music community from March 2020 to July 2022.
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2020
Wellness in Music Survey
MusiCares launched the first-ever Wellness in Music Survey in 2020, an annual initiative to help inform programming by gauging the health and well-being of the music community.
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2025
LA Wildfire Relief Effort
The Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire forced widespread evacuations, destroyed homes, and left many music professionals facing significant loss and instability. MusiCares acted quickly, launching a dedicated relief campaign that distributed more than $15 million in immediate and long-term aid to over 3,200 affected music professionals.
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2026
$135+ Million Distributed
Since inception, MusiCares has distributed over $135 million to music professionals in need.
Annual Reports
Tax Fillings
Our Commitment to You
We take seriously the responsibility of stewarding every gift entrusted to us. Through transparency, accountability, and sound financial management, we maximize the impact of every contribution expanding educational opportunities, supporting emerging talent, and preserving the legacy of Latin music for generations to come.
86%
Program services expense
Ratio: Percentage of dollars spent on programs and services
$0.05
Fundraising efficiency
What it cost to raise $1
+15 M
Invested to provide pathways for over a decade
Your support helps create opportunities that uplift communities, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire the next generation.
Thank you to the donors, partners, and artists who invest in the future of Latin music.
Board of Directors
Luis Cobos
Chair of the Board of Directors
Harvey Mason, Jr.
CEO of the Recording Academy and Vice Chair of the Board of Directors
Ginny Peirats
Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Raúl Vázquez
Secretary of the Board of Directors
Manuel Abud
CEO of The Latin Recording Academy and Member of the Board of Directors
Mireya Blavia de Cisneros
Member of the Board of Directors
Manolo Díaz
Member of the Board of Directors
Eduardo Hütt
Member of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee The Latin Recording Academy
Advisory Council
Claudia Arcay
Advisory Council Member
Celeste Carrasco
Advisory Council Member
Anaclaudia Solorzano
Advisory Council Member
Pierre Hachar, Jr., Esq
Advisory Council Member
Alex Hernandez
Advisory Council Member
Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer
Advisory Council Member
Jesus “Malverde” González
Advisory Council Member
Luana Pagani
Advisory Council Member
Maggie Fresen Zulueta
Advisory Council Member
Marco Sagrera
Advisory Council Member
Michael R. Torres
Advisory Council Member
Staff
Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza
Executive Director
Nannette Vélez
Managing Director of Programs and Digital Media
Diana Cristina Díaz
Managing Director of Advancement and Philanthropy
Sarah Martin
Operations and Public Affairs Officer
Kevin Forte
Program Manager
Nahun Paguada
Digital and Social Media Manager
Diana Alonso
Events & Operations Manager
Ana Cantos
Development Specialist
Simón Martinez
Programs Coordinator
Measured Impact
Our initiatives create lasting results across the Latin music ecosystem.
$17.1M+
invested in Latin music education and cultural preservation initiatives
477
scholarships awarded to talented students expanding access to higher education
$285k+
granted for researching and preserving Latin music heritage
9M+
students reached through educational outreach and mentorship programs
90%
college completion rate compared to the national average of 60%
$2M+
invested in music education programs and instrument donations
Your support helps create opportunities that uplift communities, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire the next generation.
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