Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,875 in 62 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$132,875
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $134,500 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,500 | 56 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $132,875 | 62 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catharine Fergus Garber Post Office Box 1515, Aspen, CO 81612 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 245-9680 |
| What to submit | Written request required - no special format |
What Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $41,750 |
| Washington | 9 | $25,500 |
| Colorado | 5 | $20,625 |
| Ohio | 12 | $17,600 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
| New York | 6 | $5,900 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alfred Braun Hut System | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Theaterworks | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Rios to Rivers | Unrestricted | $6,125 |
| Beyond Fistula | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Multicultural Music Fellowship | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pickford Film Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Balletmet | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Caf America (Cameras Without Borders) | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| University of Chicago Graham School | Basic program securing the future fund | $3,000 |
| Earth Island Institute (Sacred Lands) | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gaia | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| German Village Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Methow Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Middlebury | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Skagit Land Trust | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University Club Scholarship Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Graham School | Basic program securing the future fund | $2,500 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Downtown Bellingham Partnership | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Opera Columbus | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Promusica Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Wosu | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Ada | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Earth Justice | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Kulshan Community Land Trust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| North Cascades Institute | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Pitkin County Library | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Whatcom Landtrust | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Huckleberry House | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Fergus
- Catharine Fergus Garber
- Sylvia Fergus
- Corwin Fergus
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation give?
$132,875 in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Fergus (Co-Trustee), Catharine Fergus Garber (Co-Trustee), Sylvia Fergus (Co-Trustee) and Corwin Fergus (Co-Trustee).
What does Robert & Elizabeth Fergus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.