The Fernandes Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 20-6750178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $25,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Greenfield Hill Congregational Church | Fairfeild, CT | General operating support | $63,000 |
| Appalachia Service Project | Johnson City, TN | General operating support | $48,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | Harpers Ferry, WV | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Oxford Academy | Westbrook, CT | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wooster School | Danbury, CT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Smart Kids With Ld | Westport, CT | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Naples Pathway Coalition | Naples, FL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Conservancy of Sw Florida | Naples, FL | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Southport School | Southport, CT | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Pathways Education | Kansas City, MO | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Everytown Gun Safety | New York, NY | General operating support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $357,250 | 9 |
| 2023 | $397,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631899349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6750178
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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