Fernandez Buddin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fernandez Buddin Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $750,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $540,000 | 6 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $750,000 | 8 | $7.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 10 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Fernandez Buddin Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Fernandez Buddin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $425,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $300,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caras of the Americas | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Inc | The Fernandez Buddin Impact Fund | $200,000 |
| Monarch School Project | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | Sponsorship of Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys | $100,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | For the benefit of the Medical School's Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute to establish the Fernandez Buddin Family Foundation Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| Diabetes Research Connection | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Monarch School Project | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Rady Childrens Hospital Foundation- San Diego | The Fernandez Buddin Basic Needs Fund in the Department of Endocrinology - to address food insecurity, technology needs, access to necessary diabetic supplies, education, and psychological support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Fine Arts Academy | Buffalo AKG Art Museum to support the Let Us Gather in a Flourishing Way exhibition | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deidre Buddin
- Jose A Fernandez
Questions people ask
Does Fernandez Buddin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fernandez Buddin Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Fernandez Buddin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deidre Buddin (Sec, Treas, Dir, Pres) and Jose A Fernandez (Dir, Chair).
What does Fernandez Buddin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.