The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Shoal Creek, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $28,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $119,950 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,790 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $119,950 | 13 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $118,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 8 | $103,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Vinson Cemetery | General purpose | $28,000 |
| Real Island Volunteer Fire Department | General purprose | $25,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Jimmie Hale Mission | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Exceptional Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Partners in Excellence Fund (Mra) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sozo Children | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Harbor | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Foundry Ministries | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Ferguson
- Bethany Ferguson
- Kristin Snowden
- Kaitlin Godfrey
- Jared Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation give?
$118,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy Ferguson (President, Treasurer & Director), Bethany Ferguson (Vice President, Secretary & Director), Kristin Snowden (Director) and Kaitlin Godfrey (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.