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Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation is a private trust based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is D Keith Bilter. It holds total assets of $15M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $102K in 2011 to $18.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $14M, with a median grant of $1.5M. Annual giving has grown from $6M in 2020 to $8M in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from $1M to $7M, with an average award of $2.3M. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1M
Median Grant
$1.5M
Average Grant
$1.5M
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, CO.
Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation has distributed a total of $14M across 6 grants. The median grant size is $1.5M, with an average of $2.3M. Individual grants have ranged from $1M to $7M.
Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bettye Poetz Ferguson Foundation is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Abrams | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Argyris | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$18.9M
Fair Market Value
$19.4M
Net Worth
$18.9M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$943K
Distribution Amount
$954K
Total: $12.9M
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$14M
Average Grant
$2.3M
Median Grant
$1.5M
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$1M
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Housing IncDEVELOP SENIOR HOUSING | Denver, CO | $7M | 2021 |
| Family House IncGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2021 |
| The San Francisco HousingGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2020 |
| The Redwoods - A Community OfGENERAL OPERATING | Mill Valley, CA | $1M | 2020 |
| Mercy Housing CaliforniaDEVELOP SENIOR HOUSING | San Francisco, CA | $1M | 2020 |