The Fernandez Pave the Way Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAsheville, North Carolina · EIN 20-5875641 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$23.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $47,080.
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
45% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touching Miami With Love | Miami, FL | Charitable purpose | $130,000 |
| Care Elementary | Miami, FL | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| True Ridge Foundation | Hendersonville, NC | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Jack & Jill | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| French Broad River Academy | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $86,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | Handersonville, NC | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| University of Miami | Miami, FL | Charitable purpose | $56,500 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Cons | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Biscayne Nature Center | Key Biscayne, FL | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | New York, NY | Charitable purpose | $47,080 |
| Pyrenees Rescue of Wnc | Claremont, NC | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Restorative Partners Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Hanger Hall School Inc | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Final Run Rescue | Leicester, NC | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Icubaby | Key Biscayne, FL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| American Road and Transportation | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Final Run Rescue | Leicester, NC | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| French Broad River Academy | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| The Pisgah Convervancy | Brevard, NC | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Conserving Carolina | Hendersonville, NC | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Pyrenees Rescue of Wnc | Claremont, NC | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Hanger Hall School for Girls | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Mountain True | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $10,350 |
| Blue Ridge Public Radio | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Final Run Rescue | Leicester, NC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Hendersonville, NC | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | Charitable purpose | $5,250 |
| Icu Baby | Key Biscayne, FL | Charitable purpose | $5,205 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice | Virginia Gardens, FL | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of South East | Raleigh, NC | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Alban's Day Nursery Inc | Miami, FL | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Jamie's Rescue | Miami, FL | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | North Miami Beach, FL | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,182,385 | 37 |
| 2023 | $1,116,689 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641619349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5875641
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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