Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $165,000 and the largest $165,000. 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$165,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$165,000
- Largest grant$165,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,010 | 1 | $886,286 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $165,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Joshua Jay Ferguson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $165,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Hope Foundation | Ongoing charitable mission of organizati | $165,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George W Dempsey Jr
- Katherine Jean Dempsey
Questions people ask
Does Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation give?
$165,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $165,000.
Who runs Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George W Dempsey Jr (Trustee) and Katherine Jean Dempsey (Trustee).
What does Joshua Jay Ferguson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.