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Ferris Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Susan Henshaw Jones. It holds total assets of $710K. Annual income is reported at $160K. Total assets have grown from $558K in 2011 to $711K 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 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida, Montana and New York. According to available records, Ferris Foundation Inc. has made 85 grants totaling $463K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $67K and $255K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $255K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $21K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Montana, Florida, New York, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$18K
Based on 12 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.
Ferris Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, FL, NY.
Ferris Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $463K across 85 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $21K.
Ferris Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ferris Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Henshaw Jones | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Eaton | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$85K
Total Assets
$711K
Fair Market Value
$953K
Net Worth
$711K
Grants Paid
$74K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$44K
Total: $705K
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$463K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park County Community FoundationGENERAL | Livingston, MT | $17K | 2023 |
| Preserve MontanaGENERAL | Helena, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Key West Wildlife CenterGENERAL | Key West, FL | $11K | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkGENERAL | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Key West Literary SeminarGENERAL | Key West, FL | $10K | 2023 |
| American Prairie FoundationGENERAL | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Ny Preservation Archive ProjectGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Key West Film Society Inc (Dba Tropic Cinema)GENERAL | Key West, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Shakespeare & CompanyGENERAL | Lenox, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Haiti ProjectGENERAL | Poughkeepsie, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Preservation League Of Ny StateGENERAL | Albany, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Yellowstone Public RadioGENERAL | Billings, MT | $750 | 2023 |
| Montana Historical SocietyGENERAL | Helena, MT | $520 | 2023 |
| Mayo ClinicGENERAL | St Louis, MO | $20K | 2022 |
| The Studios Of Key WestGENERAL | Key West, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of Music IncGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Martin House Restoration CorporationGENERAL | Buffalo, NY | $8K | 2022 |
| New York Public Radio (Dba Wnyc Radio)GENERAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| St Mark'S Episcopal ChurchGENERAL | Big Timber, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Take Stock In ChildrenGENERAL | Key West, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Historic District CouncilGENERAL | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Livingston Center For Arts & Culture IncGENERAL | Livingston, MT | $2K | 2022 |
| Park County Environmental CouncilGENERAL | Livingston, MT | $1K | 2022 |
| St Bartholomew'S Conservancy IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Key West LibraryGENERAL | Key West, FL | $750 | 2022 |