Fernandez Buddin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-1066837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caras of the Americas | Catano, PR | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Inc | Hollywood, FL | The Fernandez Buddin Impact Fund | $200,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | Sponsorship of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | $100,000 | |
| Diabetes Research Connection | Del Mar, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Monarch School Project | San Diego, CA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation- San Diego | San Diego, CA | The Fernandez Buddin Basic Needs Fund in the Department of Endocrinology - to address food insecurity, technology needs, access to… | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | LA Jolla, CA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Fine Arts Academy | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo AKG Art Museum to support the Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way exhibition | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,035,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601149349100325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-1066837
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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