The Fernandez Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 54-1928658 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
58% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | General support | $102,500 |
| Landon School | Bethesda, MD | General support | $100,000 |
| St John's College High School | Washington, DC | General support | $60,000 |
| St Camilus Church | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $50,000 |
| Section 16H (Tailgate with a Cause) | Fairview, NJ | General support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Baltimore, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Stanford University (School of Business) | Stanford, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Celtic FC Foundation | Glasgow, UK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Greater South Carolina | Columbia, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Arc | SE Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Viva School | Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation | Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Housing | Lorton, VA | General Support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $475,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349103885
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1928658
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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