The Fernandes Family Foundation
The Fernandes Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working in conservation, education, and housing.
The Fernandes Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fernandes Family Foundation gave $290K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Connecticut. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $289,500
- -19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,679
- -47.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $2,025,785
- +7.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Fernandes Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1465 Anhinga Pointe, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (239) 331-4489
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fernandes Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 46 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed among recipients in Connecticut (36% of grant dollars), Washington, DC (35%), Tennessee (17%), West Virginia (9%), and Florida (2%). The listed recipients also included organizations in Ohio, Arizona, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Fernandes Family Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $232K (2020) to $433K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,025,785 | $425,271 | $330,381 | $289,500 | 14 | $289,500 | $385,669 | $218,727 |
| 2024 | $1,889,792 | $448,760 | $390,065 | $357,250 | 9 | $357,250 | $416,511 | $212,195 |
| 2023 | $1,830,552 | $234,927 | $427,692 | $397,500 | 9 | $397,500 | $205,162 | $186,687 |
| 2022 | $2,010,094 | $191,677 | $329,021 | $297,000 | 7 | $297,000 | $166,608 | $196,284 |
| 2021 | $2,132,986 | $366,671 | $472,058 | $433,000 | 7 | $433,000 | $333,043 | $223,656 |
| 2020 | $2,232,402 | $209,454 | $257,606 | $232,000 | 16 | — | $184,049 | $176,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fernandes Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The National Park Foundation describes its work as protecting, preserving, and restoring America’s national parks and their natural, cultural, and historical resources. Appalachia Service Project describes itself as a Christian ministry, open to all people, that addresses housing needs in Central Appalachia. Oxford Academy says its mission is to provide young men with a successful experience through one-to-one instruction and a structured boarding environment. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy describes its work as protecting and advocating for the Appalachian Trail and its corridor.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $289,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,500. The largest grants included $100,000 to the National Park Foundation, $63,000 to Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, $48,000 to Appalachia Service Project, and $25,000 each to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Oxford Academy. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard J. Fernandes and Lori S. Fernandes as trustees.
The Fernandes Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori S. Fernandes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Fernandes
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Fernandes Family Foundation
How much does The Fernandes Family Foundation give each year?
The Fernandes Family Foundation gave $290K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $357K across 9 grants.
What is The Fernandes Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fernandes Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $20,679, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fernandes Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Fernandes Family Foundation give grants?
The Fernandes Family Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (35%) and Tennessee (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Fernandes Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fernandes Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fernandes Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fernandes Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Park Foundation ($100,000), Greenfield Hill Congregational Church ($63,000) and Appalachia Service Project ($48,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fernandes Family Foundation?
The Fernandes Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $290K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fernandes Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. The National Park Foundation describes its work as protecting, preserving, and restoring America’s national parks and their natural, cultural, and historical resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fernandes Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fernandes Family Foundation's EIN?
The Fernandes Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6750178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Fernandes Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fernandes Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fernandes-family-foundation-morg_776ff3c07d0645e5a105aed6ae6aa9b9
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