The Fernandez Foundation Inc
The Fernandez Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $410,000, including support for schools, arts and cultural organizations, and charitable organizations.
The Fernandez Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Fernandez Foundation Inc gave $410K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $410,000
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,538
- -20.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $210,590
- -42.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Fernandez Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1155 F Street Nw Suite 975, Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 467-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fernandez Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Ballet ($103K). Together the top 10 received $393K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 39 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 46% to recipients in DC, 40% in Maryland, 5% in New Jersey, 4% in California, and 2% in an unspecified state category. Listed recipients were also located in South Carolina and at an unspecified location.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fernandez Foundation Inc gives
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2639% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $475K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $410K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | 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 | General Support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement Greater South Carolina Columbia, SC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Arc SE Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,590 | $304,325 | $461,569 | $410,000 | 13 | $461,569 | $4,325 | $10,122 |
| 2023 | $367,834 | $309,095 | $523,670 | $475,000 | 12 | $523,670 | $9,095 | $21,290 |
| 2022 | $582,506 | $151 | $157,260 | $107,850 | 4 | $157,260 | $151 | $34,453 |
| 2021 | $739,615 | $522,010 | $65,064 | $14,970 | 1 | $65,064 | $11,076 | $13,640 |
| 2020 | $282,669 | $220,004 | $275,672 | $226,600 | 9 | — | $75,004 | $9,423 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fernandez Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, arts and cultural organizations, and charitable organizations. Landon School, which received $100,000, describes its mission as developing boys ethically, intellectually, and personally, and helping them grow into men of integrity and character who seek to make a positive difference.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $410,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $102,500, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest reported grants included $102,500 to Washington Ballet, $100,000 to Landon School, $60,000 to St John's College High School, and $50,000 to St Camilus Church. These grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raul J Fernandez as chairman, CEO, and treasurer, and Jean-Marie Fernandez as president.
The Fernandez Foundation Inc is led by Raul J. Fernandez, Chairman, CEO & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raul J. Fernandez
Chairman, CEO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jean-Marie Fernandez
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fernandez Foundation Inc
How much does The Fernandez Foundation Inc give each year?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc gave $410K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $475K across 12 grants.
What is The Fernandez Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $31,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fernandez Foundation Inc give grants?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Maryland (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Fernandez Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Fernandez Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fernandez Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Washington Ballet ($102,500), Landon School ($100,000) and St John's College High School ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fernandez Foundation Inc?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc reported $211K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $462K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Fernandez Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including schools, arts and cultural organizations, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fernandez Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fernandez Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Fernandez Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1928658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Fernandez Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Fernandez Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-fernandez-foundation-inc-morg_636c9f68f4dd455fb83dea0db416541a
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