The Family · 1922
The Brucia Legacy
Founded on the artistic vision and philanthropic spirit of the Brucia family, continuing their commitment to excellence in performing arts.
Our Mission & Values
The Lorenzo Foundation is dedicated to fostering artistic talent and educational excellence through meaningful support and community engagement.
Musical Excellence
Supporting performing artists in singing and musical instruments.
Performing Achievement
Supporting performing artists in acting, story telling and poetry.
Education Impact
Supporting schools and their students studying the humanities.
A Legacy of Artistic Excellence
A family tradition, carried forward.
The Lorenzo Foundation carries forward a family tradition in the performing arts, building upon the legacy of Guiseppe Brucia in 1922, Joseph and Frances Brucia in 2006 and Larry, Rebecca, Louise and Francesca in 2008–2017 with the Avanti Awards.
From the Brucia family's dedication, Larry and Rebecca Brucia established the Lorenzo Foundation — their commitment to supporting emerging artists and students to reach their passions into the future.
Read our storyOur Heritage
Three generations of devotion to the arts.
Community
San Francisco Opera Connection
Deep roots in the San Francisco Opera community, fostering relationships that support emerging talent and artistic innovation.
The Awards · 2008–2017
Avanti Award Heritage
Building upon the success of the Avanti Awards program, expanding our reach to support artists and students into the future.
2026 Lorenzo Awards
We dream of worlds that do not exist, until they do.
Meet this year's award recipients, or support the next generation of artists and scholars through awards and grants that celebrate artistic excellence.