Jerry Garcia Foundation

What Jerry Garcia Foundation does

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2015 by Keelin Garcia (Jerry Garcia's daughter) and Manasha Garcia (his wife) and headquartered in the San Francisco, California area. Its mission is to advance environmental, artistic, and humanitarian causes via music and visual art, in continuity with Jerry Garcia's documented philanthropic interests. The foundation operates three primary programs: the Charity Arts Program, which giclée-prints Jerry Garcia's original visual artwork (watercolors, ink paintings, airbrush, and computer-generated imagery) and donates limited-edition, hand-signed pieces with Certificates of Authenticity to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofits; OnlyLove Records, a sub-brand and compilation-album label that has released projects including 'Annapurna's Song, Music of the Himalayas' (Seven Seas Music partnership, benefiting the American Himalayan Foundation) and 'My Sisters and Brothers' (COVID-19 relief via the IBMA Relief Fund), distributed through major streaming platforms and partner storefronts; and the Jerry Garcia Archive, an online digital library at jerrygarciaarchive.org that preserves the artist's contributions for educational use.

The foundation does not develop software products, AI systems, or proprietary technology platforms; its operating infrastructure is event-driven, anchored on benefit concerts (e.g., 'Imagine There's No Hunger' holiday benefits with WhyHunger, birthday celebrations, tribute concerts such as the MusiCares Tom Petty and Lionel Richie auctions), art exhibitions at partner galleries (Psylodelic Gallery, Art Works Downtown, History of Diving Museum, MAGASIN CNAC), and partner-network fundraising. Its beneficiary and partner set spans WhyHunger, Seva Foundation (a relationship tracing to 1979), MusiCares, Playing For Change Foundation, Reef Relief, American Himalayan Foundation, Sarah McLachlan School of Music, Music Resource Center, DrawBridge, Belmar Arts Council, Hard Rock Heals Foundation, and California Film Institute, among others.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a small private foundation rather than a commercial enterprise. There is no disclosed pricing model or revenue figure; income is generated through donation proceeds (Network for Good, Amazon Smile, 1% for the Planet member-company contributions), benefit-concert door proceeds (passed through to nonprofit partners), and music streaming/compilation sales (passed through to designated charitable beneficiaries). The art prints themselves are out-grants, not sold. Governance rests with co-founders Manasha Garcia (President) and Keelin Garcia (Vice President), board members Daniel Shiner, Seth Rogin, and Irwin Sternberg, and an advisory board that includes Bob Weir.

Name

Jerry Garcia Foundation

Legal name

Jerry Garcia Foundation

Website

https://jerrygarciafoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015 by Keelin and Manasha Garcia that supports environmental, artistic, and humanitarian causes by donating limited-edition prints of Jerry Garcia's visual artwork to vetted 501(c)(3) organizations and by releasing benefit music compilations through its OnlyLove Records label.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Humanities Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental & Climate Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAM), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Fine art donations
• Benefit concert events
• Music charity programs
• Nonprofit humanitarian causes

Headquarters

HQ city

Waitsfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Charitable Art Donations and Gift Grants: The foundation provides gift grants of limited edition museum quality giclées of Jerry Garcia's fine art to vetted 501c3 nonprofit organizations. Each piece includes a Jerry Garcia Foundation Edition Certificate of Authenticity and is hand-signed by Keelin and Manasha Garcia.
2. Music Streaming and Sales (OnlyLove Records): The foundation operates OnlyLove Records, releasing compilation albums including 'My Sisters and Brothers' (COVID-19 relief) and 'Annapurna's Song, Music of the Himalayas' (American Himalayan Foundation). All streaming proceeds and sales benefit designated charitable causes and nonprofit partners.
3. Event Revenue and Donations: Benefit concerts generate door proceeds that benefit nonprofit partners. The foundation also receives donations through Network for Good and Amazon Smile. As a 1% for the Planet approved nonprofit partner, the foundation is eligible to receive donations from member companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports environmental, artistic, and humanitarian causes by providing gift grants of limited-edition museum-quality giclée prints of Jerry Garcia's fine art to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. It also produces benefit concerts, operates the OnlyLove Records music label for charitable compilation releases, and curates the Jerry Garcia Archive as a digital educational resource.

Product overview

The Jerry Garcia Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating primarily through three main offerings: its core Charity Arts Program that donates fine art prints to nonprofits, OnlyLove Records which releases music compilations for charitable fundraising, and the Jerry Garcia Archive which serves as an online educational resource. The foundation does not operate a unified software product platform but rather charitable programs centered on Jerry Garcia's artistic legacy.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charity Arts Program An ongoing program that donates limited-edition, museum-quality giclée prints of Jerry Garcia's fine art (each hand-signed by Keelin and Manasha Garcia with a Jerry Garcia Foundation Edition Certificate of Authenticity) to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations supporting environmental, artistic, and humanitarian causes.
• OnlyLove Records A record label sub-brand of the foundation that releases compilation albums (e.g., 'My Sisters and Brothers' for COVID-19 relief, 'Annapurna's Song, Music of the Himalayas' for the American Himalayan Foundation); all streaming proceeds and sales are directed to designated charitable causes and nonprofit partners.
• Jerry Garcia Archive An online digital library devoted to preserving Jerry Garcia's artistic contributions (visual art, music, legacy materials) for future generations, serving as an educational vehicle for the greater community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $130 million has been funneled to 1% for the Planet nonprofit partners to date

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• 1% for the PlanetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2015The Jerry Garcia Foundation is an approved Nonprofit partner of 1% for the Planet, an alliance of over 1,200 member companies in 41 countries that give one percent of revenues to environmental causes. The partnership expands the foundation's potential funding sources and aligns with Jerry's environmental values including ocean and coral reef preservation.
• Playing For Change FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation partnered with Playing For Change Foundation to support music programs for children around the world. Jerry's Fender Stratocaster guitar appears on recordings and Keelin Garcia sings on productions. The partnership includes the #RippleEffect social media art project launched on Jerry's birthday in 2015.
• WhyHungercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation supports WhyHunger's 'Imagine There's No Hunger' program inspired by Yoko Ono Lennon and John Lennon's song 'Imagine.' Multiple benefit concerts have been produced to support WhyHunger's global hunger relief efforts, with all door proceeds and art sales benefiting the organization.
• Reef ReliefcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBased in Key West, Florida, Reef Relief received Jerry's fine art donations and hosted a live stream of the Fare Thee Well concert. Proceeds supported coral reef preservation, continuing Jerry's active support for ocean and reef conservation.
• SEVA FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation supported the Seva Foundation's mission through fine art donations exhibited at a benefit concert in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jerry and the Grateful Dead first supported Seva in 1979, continuing the family legacy.
• MusiCares / Grammy FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine art donations provided for MusiCares charity auctions at tribute concerts honoring Tom Petty (2017) and Lionel Richie (2016). MusiCares supports musicians with health, disability, addiction recovery, and retirement services.
• Hard Rock Cafe / Hard Rock Heals FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for 'Imagine There's No Hunger' benefit concerts featuring silent charity auctions of Jerry Garcia's fine art. Hard Rock Cafe hosted events in San Francisco and other locations. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation sponsored the 2017 holiday benefit.
• Belmar Arts CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Jerry Garcia birthday celebrations in Belmar, New Jersey. Jerry's fine art was donated to the council. Events featured performances by Rainbow Full of Sound and special guests.
• Sarah McLachlan School of MusiccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt grants from the foundation to support the Vancouver-area charity providing free music education to underserved children and youth. Several pieces of Jerry's fine art were displayed at Art!Vancouver Exhibition with pieces donated to the school.
• Music Resource CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeneficiary of fundraising from Jerry Garcia Foundation benefit concerts and art donations. The Music Resource Center provides music education and resources to communities.
• Psylodelic Gallery at Fur Peace RanchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerry's fine art was exhibited at the Psylodelic Gallery in Pomeroy, Ohio from April through November 2016. The gallery hosts artists who made their mark on the Psychedelic Era (1960-1969).
• Art Works DowntowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerry Garcia's fine art was featured in the Art of Rock Legends Exhibition at the Art Works Downtown Gallery in San Rafael, California.
• Guitar Center FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a friend and partner of the foundation, supporting music education and access initiatives.
• Bread and RosesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in the Grateful Fiends Charity Village at benefit concerts. Bread and Roses promotes access to creative expression for communities in need.
• HeadCountminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in foundation events and the Grateful Fiends Charity Village. HeadCount is a nonpartisan organization working to register voters at music events.
• California Film InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to present a theatrical screening of The Grateful Dead Movie, with proceeds benefiting DrawBridge and the institute's educational programs serving 6,500 young people.
• DrawBridgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt donations provided to support DrawBridge's mission of bringing art materials and programs to homeless children. Vacaville state prisoners also donated nearly $8,000 to sponsor an annual art group.
• Seven Seas MusicmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce 'Annapurna's Song, Music of the Himalayas' compilation album featuring Himalayan music. Seven Seas Music serves as producer with Jerry Garcia Foundation as executive producer. Brooke Wentz, founder and CEO, received a Billboard Award in 1994.
• American Himalayan FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll net proceeds from 'Annapurna's Song, Music of the Himalayas' album benefit the American Himalayan Foundation, which brings shelter, safety, education, health and opportunities to people across the Himalayas.
• Network for GoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation processing partner allowing supporters to make tax-deductible contributions to the foundation online.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmazon Smile program allows shoppers to direct donations to the Jerry Garcia Foundation when purchasing eligible products.
• Alive InsideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in the Grateful Fiends Charity Village at benefit concerts. Alive Inside promotes music and connection for elderly and disabled individuals.
• REVERBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a friend and partner of the foundation, working on environmental initiatives in the music industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rex Foundation: Founded by members of the Grateful Dead in 1983, the Rex Foundation is the most directly comparable peer — also a music-rooted grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes through benefit events and artist-driven initiatives. Both foundations share Grateful Dead legacy ties and a similar gift-grant program model.
• Playing For Change Foundation: Music-focused nonprofit providing free music education to underserved youth worldwide. Closely comparable as both foundations support music education for children, partner on shared productions (the 'Ripple' video collaboration), and operate through music-driven fundraising models.
• WhyHunger: National hunger-relief nonprofit and direct JGF partner through the 'Imagine There's No Hunger' campaign. Comparable as a cause-focused nonprofit with strong music-industry partner ties, benefit-concert-driven fundraising, and similar reliance on celebrity ambassadorship.
• Seva Foundation: Public health nonprofit focused on eye care and indigenous community support, with deep Grateful Dead ties dating to 1979. Directly comparable as a long-standing JGF partner with similar benefit-concert fundraising model and artist-driven donor pipeline.
• American Himalayan Foundation: International development nonprofit supporting Himalayan communities through shelter, education, and healthcare. Direct JGF partner via the 'Annapurna's Song' album, comparable as a music-charity partnership model with cross-border fundraising mechanics.
• Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: Charitable fund providing financial assistance to musicians facing illness, disability, or hardship. Comparable as a small, music-industry-focused nonprofit with similar grantmaking and benefit-event revenue model, though operating with a narrower cause focus.

Broad incumbents

• MusiCares: The Recording Academy's charitable arm supporting musicians with health, addiction recovery, and emergency services. Operates at significantly larger scale and is a current JGF partner (art donations for charity auctions), making it both a peer in musician-support charity and a comparison point for scale.
• Hard Rock Heals Foundation: Corporate-affiliated charitable foundation of Hard Rock International supporting music-related causes worldwide. Comparable as a larger, branded music charity partner with shared event venues and artist-driven fundraising activations.
• 1% for the Planet: Global network of 1,200+ member companies donating 1% of revenue to environmental nonprofits. Comparable as the strategic funding ecosystem in which JGF participates — provides benchmarks for environmental-cause grantmaking and corporate giving flow.

Emerging players

• HeadCount: Nonpartisan nonprofit registering voters at live music events. Comparable as a smaller music-event-adjacent nonprofit participating in JGF's Grateful Fiends Charity Village, sharing the music-event activation model though focused on civic engagement rather than grantmaking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles7 records

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