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Ferguson Foundation Trust is a private trust based in BETHESDA, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Hemenway & Barnes. It holds total assets of $1.4M. Annual income is reported at $543K. Total assets have grown from $10K in 2010 to $1.3M 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 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Maryland, PR. According to available records, Ferguson Foundation Trust has made 53 grants totaling $262K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $36K and $99K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $99K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, PR, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 7 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 Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 53 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, PR.
Ferguson Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $262K across 53 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $60K.
Ferguson Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ferguson Foundation Trust is headquartered in BETHESDA, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ferguson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gregory Ferguson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
53
Total Giving
$262K
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Bicycle Co-OpCHARITABLE | St James, NY | $31K | 2023 |
| Frank Melville Memorial ParkCHARITABLE | Setauket, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Ighl221 North Sunrise Service Road | Manorville, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse MissionCHARITABLE | Bellport, NY | — | 2023 |
| Treehouse Bereavement Center Of WestchesterCHARITABLE | Scarsdale, NY | — | 2023 |
| Anne Wigmore Natural Health InstituteCHARITABLE | Aguada, PR | — | 2023 |
| Li CaresCHARITABLE | Hauppahe, NY | — | 2023 |
| Fidelity CharitableFidelity Charitable | Boston, MA | — | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Heritage TrustCHARITABLE | Mt Sinai, NY | — | 2023 |
| Running For LifeCHARITABLE | St James, NY | — | 2023 |
| Ascend Institute For Martial ArtsCHARITABLE | Bethesda, MD | — | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of PolandCHARITABLE | Southampton, NY | — | 2023 |
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