THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION
Carlsbad, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
91-6525837
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Joan and Joseph Fernandez Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding exclusively by invitation and not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $39.3K across 20 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHALLENGED ATHLETES INC
San Diego, CA
$56.3K
9%
VILLAGE OZ INC
Point Arena, CA
$40K
6%
Hiram College
Hiram, OH
$20K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Ohio, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $39 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CHALLENGED ATHLETES INC, VILLAGE OZ INC, and Hiram College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE JOAN AND JOSEPH FERNANDEZ FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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