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The Ferris Family Foundation is a private trust based in FRANCONIA, NH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1992. It holds total assets of $8M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $3.5M in 2011 to $8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia. According to available records, The Ferris Family Foundation has made 141 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $507K in 2020 to $637K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $663K distributed across 47 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $281K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$14K
Largest Grant
$281K
Based on 47 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.
The Ferris Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, MD, VA.
The Ferris Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 141 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $281K.
The Ferris Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (521774631) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
The Ferris Family Foundation is headquartered in FRANCONIA, NH. While based in NH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Beardsley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Of HopeHEALTHCARE/HOMELESSNESS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of VirginiaEDUCATION | Charlottesville, VA | $20K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Washington Inc(Bgcgw)GENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $263K | 2022 |
| Trinity CollegeEDUCATION | Hartford, CT | $26K | 2022 |
| Wider CircleGENERAL PURPOSES | Silver Spring, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Noyes Children'S Library FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Kensington, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| I Dream Public Charter SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Washington Jesuit AcademyGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Center For Inspired TeachingEDUCATIONAL | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul The ArkGENERAL PURPOSES | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Second StoryYOUTH SERVICES | Vienna, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| St Ignatious Loyola AcademyEDUCATION | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute(Scbi)CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | Front Royal, VA | $11K | 2022 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing ArtsGENERAL PURPOSES | Vienna, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Annapolis, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Saint James SchoolEDUCATION | Hagerstown, MD | $9K | 2022 |
| St Thomas Episcopal ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Mclean, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Nph Usa For HaitiGENERAL PURPOSES | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary SchoolGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson'S ResearchGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Nature ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| University Of PennsylvaniaEDUCATION | Philadelphia P, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Suffield AcademyEDUCATIONAL | Suffield, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| C & O Canal TrustGENERAL PURPOSES | Williamsport, MD | $3K | 2022 |
| Dc Central KitchenGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| So Others Might Eat(Some)BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Central Union MissionGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Tulane UniversityEDUCATION | New Orleans, LA | $2K | 2022 |
| University Of Colorado FoundationEDUCATION | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Syracuse UniversityEDUCATION | Syracuse, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Hope In South AfricaGENERAL PURPOSES | Frederick, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Longwood UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Farmville, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue SquadGENERAL PURPOSES | Bethesda, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Beverly Hills Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL PURPOSES | Beverly Hills, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Holton Arms SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Potomac, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Drew UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Madison, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Shrine MontEDUCATION | Orkney Springs, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Veterinary Care FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Morriston, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Manna Food CenterEDUCATION | Gaithersburg, MD | $600 | 2022 |
| Ocean River InstituteENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Fisher House FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Rockville, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Africa Wildlife FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| National Trust For Historic PreservationSAVE HISTORIC SITES | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| Friends Of Pleasant GroveGENERAL PURPOSES | Mclean, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Northern Virginia Conservation Trust(Nvct)GENERAL PURPOSE | Annandale, VA | $500 | 2022 |
| Planned ParenthoodHEALTH CARE SERVICES | New York, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| Wamu885GENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $250 | 2022 |
| WetaGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $250 | 2022 |
| Wpfw 893 FmGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $250 | 2022 |