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Ferber Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Roy Ferber. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $494K. Total assets have decreased from $2.7M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Minnesota. According to available records, Ferber Family Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $733K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $262K in 2021 to $470K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $80K, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$24K
Largest Grant
$80K
Based on 11 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.
Ferber Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI, CA.
Ferber Family Foundation has distributed a total of $733K across 21 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $80K.
Ferber Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ferber Family Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roy R Ferber | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joann B Ferber | Secretary/treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$250K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.2M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$225K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$12K
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total: $508K
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$733K
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$80K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TreehouseTROUBLED TEENAGERS | Edina, MN | $80K | 2022 |
| Community Of Saints Catholic SchoolEDUCATION | West St Paul, MN | $80K | 2022 |
| Urban Ventures Leadership FoundationDISADVANTAGE/EDUCATION | Minneapolis, MN | $65K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood HouseCAPITAL CAMPAIGN/DISADVANTAGED | St Paul, MN | $10K | 2022 |
| Prop Food ShelfFOOD INSECURITY | Eden Prairie, MN | $150 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2022 |
| Hill-Murray High SchoolEDUCATION | Maplewood, MN | $14K | 2021 |
| Faith Lutheran ChurchCHURCH | Balsam Lake, WI | $5K | 2021 |
| Mount Moriah FoundationCHURCH | Newport, MN | $3K | 2021 |
| Canvas Health Golf ClassicMedical care | Oakdale, MN | $3K | 2021 |
| Pax Christi Catholic CommunityCHURCH | Eden Prairie, MN | $1K | 2021 |
| Joe Grohman Golf FoundationDisabled veterans | Fullerton, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Eden Prairie Community FoundationEducation | Eden Prairie, MN | $500 | 2021 |
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