Honoring Legacy. Empowering Artists. Transforming Communities.

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"Inspired by the legacy of Alex Luna, The ALFA Foundation is dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering the next generation of artists in East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Through free community art classes, vibrant murals, and college scholarships for aspiring student-artists, we aim to foster artistic expression to enrich local culture, encourage career paths in the arts, and create lasting change through the power of art."

What We Do

The ALFA Foundation is dedicated to empowering the next generation of artists from East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley by providing meaningful, ongoing support for their educational and creative journeys.

We believe that art is more than expression — it is a viable, vibrant career path and a powerful tool for personal growth and community change. That's why we invest in young artists through a range of accessible, impactful programs designed to reduce barriers, build confidence, and create opportunity.

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Our Impact

The ALFA Foundation began in 2017 as a small, family-led effort to honor the memory of Alexander Luna by awarding one to two college scholarships each year to promising young artists at Woodrow Wilson Senior High. From 2017 to 2021, this grassroots initiative quietly supported local students with a deep belief in their talent and potential.

In 2021, we officially transitioned into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — and with that step, our impact grew. Since then, we've expanded our scholarship program to reach 5 to 9 student-artists annually and extended eligibility to other high schools across East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

To date, we have awarded 25 college scholarships to emerging artists pursuing careers in the creative fields — each one a reflection of our commitment to access, education, and the belief that a life in the arts is both powerful and possible.

What began as a single family's tribute has become a vibrant, growing movement to support the next generation of creatives across our communities.

Hear From Those We've Helped

Hear from some of our students and mentors who are a part of this community!

"To be an ALFA scholar is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life; this scholarship has provided me with so much sustainability and fulfillment"
-George Camacho, Scholarship Recipient

"My name is Joan Gabrielle Ramos, and I just finished my first year of college at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am glad I was able to receive such support from the ALFA Foundation, along with loved ones, to make it this far."
- Joan Gabrielle Ramos, ALFA Scholar 2024

"My name is Yuan-Kai "Kevin" Yang, an incoming third-year Computer Science student at UC San Diego, and I'm incredibly grateful to have received the Alexander Luna Fine Arts Scholarship."
-Kevin Yang, ALFA Scholar

Together, We Make a Difference

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