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Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is a private trust based in DEWITT, AR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $630K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. According to available records, Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust has made 183 grants totaling $659K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $194K in 2021 to $152K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $313K distributed across 92 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 77 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 28 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.
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 183 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, AR, TN.
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $659K across 183 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is headquartered in DEWITT, AR. While based in AR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn Crawford | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Ehrlicher | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Jessup | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kent R Magee | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$183K
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
$3M
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
$152K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$40K
Distribution Amount
$141K
Total Grants
183
Total Giving
$659K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
77
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist ChurchBUILDING FUND | Dewitt, AR | $8K | 2023 |
| University Of ArkansasSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Fayetteville, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Arkansas State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Jonesboro, AR | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Ms FoundationGENERAL FUND | Oxford, MS | $21K | 2023 |
| Christian Brothers High SchoolGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $11K | 2023 |
| Young LifeGENERAL FUND | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Jackson Friends Of The Animal SheltGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $6K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Central MsGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $6K | 2023 |
| Oxford University UmcGENERAL FUND | Oxford, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Episcopal Collegiate SchoolANNUAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| New Life Fellowship ChurchANNUAL DONATION | Dewitt, AR | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Memphis FoundationGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Ms MuseumGENERAL FUND | Oxford, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| The Mustard Seed IncGENERAL FUND | Brandon, MS | $4K | 2023 |
| Peyton'S HouseGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $4K | 2023 |
| St Michael Catholic ChurchGENERAL FUND | Vicksburg, MS | $4K | 2023 |
| Sharing & Caring Food PantryGENERAL FUND | Dardanelle, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Pattillo Center SchoolGENERAL FUND | Dewitt, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Dana'S House IncGENERAL FUND | Dewitt, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Stewpot Community ServicesGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Ms School For The Blind And DeafGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Sunnybrook Children'S HomeGENERAL FUND | Ridgeland, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| CartiGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $3K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Spay & NeuterGENERAL FUND | Richland, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Hunter Museum Of American ArtGENERAL FUND | Chattanooga, TN | $3K | 2023 |
| Ms Animal Rescue LeagueGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Her Story MentorshipGENERAL FUND | Golden Bridge, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Belzoni Animal Rescue KennelGENERAL FUND | Belzoni, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| Catholic Diocese Of MemphisGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Saving Grace Animal RescueGENERAL FUND | Yazoo City, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| St Agnes AcademyGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Catholic ChurchGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Ck2 FoundationGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Pink Wig ProjectGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $2K | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Pulaski CountyGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Cheshire AbbeyGENERAL FUND | Jackson, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Mid-South Food BankGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| MsclefGENERAL FUND | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| University Of Arkansas Alumni AssocGENERAL FUND | Fayetteville, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Sea Island Park AssociationPARK FUNDING | Memphis, TN | $500 | 2023 |
| University Of Arkansas-MonticelloSCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | Monticello, AR | $500 | 2023 |