The Yleana Arce Foundation

Advancing knowledge, healing communities, and protecting our planet.

Investing in Ideas that Heal, Educate and Sustain

The Yleana Arce Foundation is dedicated to nurturing the promise of a better tomorrow.

Through grants to public charities, universities, and private foundations, we support education, advance medical research, environmental initiatives, and other activities.

Our mission is simple: to uplift lives, inspire knowledge, and care for the planet we all share.

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Our Mission

The Yleana Arce Foundation is committed to fostering scientific innovation and transformative research to address public health needs and health inequities. We support initiatives that integrate traditional knowledge with modern science, open new avenues for disease prevention, and promote health in underserved populations.

"She proved them wrong by leading with compassion, intellect, and vision." — About Elda Yleana Arce

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Education

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Medical Research

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Environment

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Grants & Funding

Community Health Equity Award

Support for community-led research and interventions addressing disparities in adolescent health.

Up to $250,000

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Education Access Grants

Funds to increase access to higher education for underrepresented students.

Varies

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Climate Stewardship Initiative

Support for programs that restore ecosystems and build resilience in vulnerable communities.

Up to $150,000

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Partner With Us

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Partner with us to create a healthier, more equitable future

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