Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$23.1 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $630,500 the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $630,500 | 12 | $15.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 17 | $23.1 million |
How to apply
Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc 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 Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $950,000 |
| New York | 3 | $135,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | The jaguar maya forest trails expansion | $500,000 |
| The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | Conservation programming and field work | $205,000 |
| The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches Inc | Conservation of programming and field work | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | International council | $60,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Funding for educational, cultural, and public outreach programs | $50,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Phipps ocean park restoration | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Construction, maintenance, operations, and programming of the museum's modern wing | $50,000 |
| Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute | Diabetes institute support | $50,000 |
| Partnership to End Addiction | Support of the partnership to end addiction\ | $25,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Alumni fund | $25,000 |
| Trinity College | Alumni fund | $25,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | Funding for educational, cultural, and public outreach programs | $25,000 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation Inc | Truist employee relief fund | $20,000 |
| Lawrenceville School | Student support | $20,000 |
| Westminster School | Alumni fund | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Alumni fund | $10,000 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust | Golf fundraiser | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luis J Fernandez
- Lillian F Fernandez
- Luis A Fernandez
- Alfonso G Fernandez
Questions people ask
Does Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Luis J Fernandez (President/Treasurer/Director), Lillian F Fernandez (Vp/Secretary/Director), Luis A Fernandez (Director) and Alfonso G Fernandez (Director).
What does Lillian & Luis Fernandez Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, animals and arts and culture.