Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation is a private foundation in Coral Gables, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.5 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $83,333 and the largest $875,000. 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$4.5 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$83,333
- Largest grant$875,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.9 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 38 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.5 million | 27 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Miguel B Fernandez Family 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 Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 22 | $3.4 million |
| Maryland | 1 | $875,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $135,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $27,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Maryland | Charitable support of programs and services | $875,000 |
| Baptist Health South Florida Foundation | Charitable support of programs and services | $500,000 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School | Charitable support of educational programs | $500,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | Charitable support of programs and services | $500,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School | Charitable support of programs and services | $491,000 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | Charitable support of programs and services | $363,578 |
| Cristo Rey Miami High School | Charitable support of educational programs | $200,000 |
| The University of Miami School of Medicine | Charitable support of school of medicine | $187,500 |
| Miami Dade College Foundation | Charitable support of programs and services | $136,422 |
| Friends of Caritas Cubana | Charitable support of programs and services | $125,000 |
| The Children's Movement of Florida | Charitable support of programs and services | $125,000 |
| Candles Holocust Museum | Charitable support of programs and services | $100,000 |
| The Children's Movement of Florida | Charitable support of programs and services | $100,000 |
| Florida International University | Charitable support of educational programs | $83,333 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Charitable support of nicu at children's hospital | $54,208 |
| Columbia University | Charitable support of programs and services | $27,000 |
| Gesu Catholic Church | Charitable support of programs and services | $25,000 |
| The Children's Movement of Florida | Charitable support of programs and services | $25,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami | Charitable support of programs and services | $15,081 |
| Jackson Health Foundation | Charitable support of nicu at children's hospital | $10,972 |
| Casa Valentina | Charitable support of programs and services | $10,000 |
| City Year Inc | Charitable support of educational programs | $10,000 |
| Our Pride Academy | Charitable support of educational programs | $10,000 |
| Murray Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation | Charitable support of programs and services | $8,000 |
| Gables Stage Theatre Company | Charitable support of programs and services | $5,000 |
| Patches | Charitable support of programs and services | $5,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami | Charitable support of programs and services | $3,450 |
Officers and trustees
- Miguel B Fernandez
Questions people ask
Does Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation give?
$4.5 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $83,333.
Who runs Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Miguel B Fernandez (Trustee).
What does Miguel B Fernandez Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.