The Fernandez Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 06-1414462 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$308K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
66% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University Foundation | Clemson, SC | General | $40,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Gainesville, FL | General | $40,000 |
| Heights Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Cliffs Resident Outreach | Landrum, SC | General | $20,000 |
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | Donor advised fund | $20,000 |
| Fgcu | Fort Myers, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Cristo El Rey San Jose Jesuit High | San Jose, CA | General | $12,500 |
| Family Promise | Summit, NJ | General | $11,600 |
| Experience Camps | Westport, CT | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Lee County | North Fort Myers, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Pickens High School | Pickens, SC | General | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Ding Darling | Sanibel, FL | General | $8,000 |
| Westgate Church | San Jose, CA | General | $8,000 |
| One Commnity Lg | Los Gatos, CA | General | $7,500 |
| Desire Street Ministries | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Our Community Los Gatos | Los Gatos, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls | Fort Myers, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Project Cornerstone YMCA | Santa Clara, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Orlando, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Vedra Beavh, FL | General | $5,000 |
| The Primary School | East Palo Alto, CA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Furman University | Greenville, SC | General | $2,000 |
| Humorology | Madison, WI | General | $2,000 |
| Build a Box | Los Altos, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Doxa Church | Fitchburg, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Eden Church | Campbel, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of Los Gatos Library | Los Gatos, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Saratoga Libraries | Saratoga, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Pickens County Humane Society | Liberty, SC | General | $1,000 |
| St Jude | Memphis, TN | General | $1,000 |
| Chapters Health Foundation | Tampa, FL | General | $500 |
| Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue | Ellensburg, WA | General | $200 |
| Lee County Fca | Barefoot Beach, FL | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,500 | 36 |
| 2023 | $234,400 | 30 |
| 2022 | $266,650 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620569349100752
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1414462
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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