Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dewitt, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,690 and the largest $20,000. 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$150,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,690
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $150,000 the year before.
21% 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 | $152,000 | 41 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 47 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $150,000 | 41 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust 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 Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 21 | $86,000 |
| Tennessee | 11 | $38,500 |
| Arkansas | 3 | $16,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Magee Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Arkansas Zoological Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Oxford University UMC | General fund | $9,810 |
| Youth Programs Inc | General fund | $8,400 |
| Northminister Baptist Church | General fund | $7,000 |
| Ave Maria Home | General fund | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Lacrosse program | $5,000 |
| Friends of Children's Hospital | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jackson Friends of the Animal Shelt | General fund | $5,000 |
| New Life of Jackson | Prissy wallace | $5,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Caring and Sharing Pantry | General fund | $4,000 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Athletic | $4,000 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| St Michael Catholic Church | General fund | $3,500 |
| St Peter's Catholic Church | General fund | $3,100 |
| Dana's House Inc | General fund | $3,000 |
| Mississippi Spay & Neuter | General fund | $3,000 |
| Pattillo Center School | General fund | $3,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services | General fund | $3,000 |
| University of Ms Museum | General fund | $2,690 |
| Jackson Heart Foundation | General fund | $2,500 |
| University of Ms Foundation | Ford center | $2,500 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of Ms Inc | General fund | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Ms | General fund | $2,000 |
| Cheshire Abbey | General fund | $2,000 |
| Msclef | General fund | $2,000 |
| Ms School for the Blind and Deaf | Library | $2,000 |
| Operation Shoestring | General fund | $2,000 |
| Saving Grace Animal Rescue | General fund | $2,000 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | School of applied sciences | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General fund | $1,500 |
| Belzoni Animal Rescue Kennel | General fund | $1,000 |
| CK2 Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Eddie Murphy Classic Inc | General fund | $1,000 |
| Green Valley Mountain School | General fund | $1,000 |
| Memphis Inner City Rugby | General fund | $1,000 |
| Southern Dominican Province | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sunnybrook Children's Home | General fund | $1,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Jessup
- Lyn Crawford
- Kent R Magee
- Rebecca Ehrlicher
Questions people ask
Does Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust give?
$150,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,690.
Who runs Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists David Jessup (Trustee), Lyn Crawford (Trustee), Kent R Magee (Trustee) and Rebecca Ehrlicher (Trustee).
What does Elmer & Gladys Ferguson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and faith communities.