The Joan and Joseph Fernandez Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarlsbad, California · EIN 91-6525837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$39K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$298K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $14,787.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiram College | Hiram, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation (Caf) | San Diego, CA | General | $14,787 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | San Diego, CA | General | $1,500 |
| Savings Horses Inc | Encinitas, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Live Oak International | Marion County, FL | General | $1,000 |
| The Foundation for the Care of Indigent Animals (Fcia) | Spring Valley, CA | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,287 | 6 |
| 2023 | $72,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523039349100847
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6525837
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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