Ferguson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $352,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $19,250 and the largest $59,000. 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$352,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$19,250
- Largest grant$59,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $318,000 the year before.
7% 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 | $332,000 | 18 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $318,000 | 13 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $352,000 | 14 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Ferguson Family Foundation Inc 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 Ferguson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $79,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| New York | 2 | $37,500 |
| California | 1 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $18,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $17,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Gen'l purpose fund | $59,000 |
| Fairfield Theatre Company | Gen'l purpose fund | $50,000 |
| Bucknell University | Annual & scholarship funds | $45,000 |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Found | Gen'l purpose fund | $35,000 |
| Lake Rescue Association | Milfoil elimination in round pond | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital Trust | Epilepsy res., educ'l, & gen'l funds | $20,000 |
| Friends of Karen | Gen'l purpose fund | $20,000 |
| Shadow Wood Charitable Foundation | Gen'l purpose fund | $18,500 |
| Harbor House of Rochester | Gen'l purpose fund | $17,500 |
| Comfort Zone Camp | Gen'l purpose fund | $17,000 |
| Greenfield Hill Cong Church | Gen'l purpose fund | $15,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Gen'l purpose fund | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hosp Friends of Pediatr | Gen'l purpose fund | $5,000 |
| The Telling Room | Gen'l purpose fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol J Ferguson
- Kristin A Ferguson Wackerman
- Brian C Ferguson
- Ronald E Ferguson
- James A Wackerman
- Cathy Ferguson
Questions people ask
Does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc give?
$352,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $19,250.
Who runs Ferguson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol J Ferguson (Pres./Dir.), Kristin A Ferguson Wackerman (Sec./Dir.), Brian C Ferguson (Treas./Dir.) and Ronald E Ferguson (V.p./Dir.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Ferguson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.