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Ferguson Foundation is a private trust based in BURLINGTON, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is William J Toomey - Ttee. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $862K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Washington. According to available records, Ferguson Foundation has made 81 grants totaling $654K, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $131K and $257K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $257K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Washington and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 17 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.
Ferguson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 81 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MI.
Ferguson Foundation has distributed a total of $654K across 81 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $25K.
Ferguson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ferguson Foundation is headquartered in BURLINGTON, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott K Ferguson | TRUSTEE AND PRESIDENT | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Daniel J Toomey | TRUSTEE | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| William J Toomey | TRUSTEE AND TREASURER | $3K | $0 | $3K |
| Erna Snipes | TRUSTEE AND SECRETARY | $3K | $0 | $3K |
Total Giving
$154K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$133K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$130K
Distribution Amount
$134K
Total: $1.3M
Total Grants
81
Total Giving
$654K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
23
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skagit Valley College FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND ENDOWMENT FUND | Mount Vernon, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Western Washington UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | Bellingham, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Whatcom Community College FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | Bellingham, WA | $13K | 2023 |
| Skagit Community FoundationADDITION TO DONOR-ADVISED FUND FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Burlington Edison Alumni FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | Burlington, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Technical College FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | Bellingham, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Everett Community CollegeAVIATION PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS | Everett, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Skagit Adult Day CareFAMILY SUPPORT ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR DIMENTIA | Burlington, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Mount Vernon Library FoundationSUPPORT FOR HOSPICE CARE | Mount Vernon, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bellingham Food BankSUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HUNGER PROGRAMS | Bellingham, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| North Cascades InstituteYOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION | Sedrowoolley, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Salish Sea SchoolTO SUPPORT YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | Anacortes, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Hoop For The ValleyEMERGENCY FUNDS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS | Burlington, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Anacortes Senior CenterSCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION | Anacortes, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Food BankSUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HUNGER PROGRAMS | Sedrowoolley, WA | $5K | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The NorthwestSUPPORT FOR HOSPICE CARE | Mount Vernon, WA | $3K | 2022 |